
Abouth Flight:
People sometimes miss their flights. There are two reasons for missing flight; one is being careless, other one is to flirt with flight procedures. To avert flight missing risk passengers must be ready at the airport 2-3 hours before the departure for international flights. For domestic flights 1 hour is enough before the departure. During this period check-in procedures will be done. It is suggested to count traffic problems and recalculate the time that you should start the journey.
Things must be taken before traveling :
It is suggested that travellers to take things that listed below with them ;
- The Money of the country that going to be visited . Local Money for the journey to the airport.
- A valid passport with visa of the host country in it.
- Flight ticket.
- A card which includes emergency contact and blood group information on it. Map of the host country.
- A special under dress wallet belt for Money and passport is suggested for pickpokets risk.
What to do when you lose your passport :
The worst thing for an abroad traveller is losing passport. You can not pass another country when you lose your passport. So if you lose your passport ,the thing which you should do is to find closest consulate of your country. A temporary document is going to be given from your consulate instead of passport. You can use this document just for returning procedures to your country. You can not use the document for another abroad trip. Because, the visa which you have taken from host country is invalid.
We suggest you to take coloured photocopy of your passport and plane tickets. Carry them at another place than you carry your original passport and tickets. So if you loose your passport you can use this photocopies while you are introducing yourself to the police.
Countries that do not want visa from Turkish Citizens:
I. Regular Passport Holders;
Andorra, Argentina, Albany, Bahamas, Barbados, West Samoa, Belize, Bresil, Bolivia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Dominican republic, Ekvador,El Salvador, Endonesia, Algeria, Phiji, Philipines, Gambia, Grenada, South Africa republic, South Korea, Croatia, Hong Kong, İran, Jamaica, Japan, Khazakstan, Kenia, Columbia, North Cyprus Turkish Republic , Costa Rica, Macedonia, Maldivs, Malesia, Mauritius, Monaco, Romania, Santa Lucia, San Marino, Solomon Islands, Chili, Tailand, Trinidad-Tobago, Tunisia, Uruguay, Vatican.
How to preparethe Luggage :
It is suggested to control the weather of the destination that you are going to. If the destination has cold weather it is better to take your warm clothes, rain gear and winter shoes with you. If it has hot weather it is better to take light clothes with you. It is suggested to take your umbrella and rain gear with you even if the destination has hot wearher. While you are preparing your luggage it is suggested that to prepare lighter luggage. The type of luggage must be chosen correctly. If you are going a trophy or trekking tour , it is better to take back pack type luggage. If you are going city or cultural tour it is better to take roll-on luggage.
Also it is suggested to make a list of things that you may need during your travel and prepare them before you start your jurney. (Tooth brush,Tooth paste,soap, shampoo…)
If you have Kids:
Children always dislike journeys because they do not like changes. For make the jurney more fun for kids you can take some of their toys with you. So both you and your kids can enjoy during the holiday. While you are travelling do not drink tab water ! Drinking tab water from different places can effect you badly. You can have stomach problem and you may spend your holiday at hospital. Besides, you can buy a little back pack to your kid and you can let your kid to prepare his/her own luggage. So your kid will enjoy his/her trip. Take your kids photo with you just in case. If he/she get lost you can use the photo.
Flight and Airport tips:
To avert flight missing risk passengers must be ready at the airport 2-3 hours before the departure for international flights. For domestic flights 1 hour is enough before the departure. Some of the airports has 2 or more terminals so it can be hard to find the right terminal. It is suggested that to take a couple of magazine and newspaper with you, so you can read while you are waiting the flight.
Other travel tips:
- Get information abouth the destination from tourism agencies, consulates and web sites.
- Get the emergency numbers before you start jurney.
- It is suggested to choose a travel agent for holiday. Travel agent can arrange everything for you because travel agents has various contact for . So you get beter service and holiday.
- Get a travel insurance before you start your holiday.
- If you want to rent a car at holiday, it is suggested to arrange it before you go the destination. So you do not waste your time at holiday.
- Do not carry so much cash with you. Carry and use your credit card for security.
- Take some extra Money for tips.