• Dress Smart

    Posted on April 29, 2013 by in Ask Aston

    With increasing TSA regulations, the last thing you want is to be held up getting through security and missing your flight due to complicated clothing and jewelry. Leave the non- essential accessories in your luggage and wear the bare minimum (non-metallic that is) while navigating through the airport.  You’ll save time, avoid unwanted TSA pat […]

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  • Make Hard Copies of Important Numbers

    Posted on April 29, 2013 by in Ask Aston

    The age of advanced technology breeds poor memory and electronic system malfunctions. Therefore, write down a list of important numbers (babysitter, credit card company, travel insurance, travel confirmation, etc) in case your tablet/smart phone is out of service or fails to work while away.

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  • Make and Keep Photocopies of your Passport while on Travel

    Posted on April 29, 2013 by in Ask Aston

    Make 2-3 copies of your passport and keep them separate from your actual passport. This way, if your passport is missing you can still present a form of identification and re-gain entrance into your home country with less difficulty.

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  • Purchase Travel Insurance

    Posted on April 29, 2013 by in Ask Aston

    You should always purchase travel insurance to protect your investment, namely a plan that includes a cancel for any reason clause. This way, if something unfortunate occurs or you change your mind, you can recoup the majority of the money you’ve already spent.

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  • Create a Travel Fund

    Posted on April 29, 2013 by in Ask Aston

    Many people approach us and tell us they would love to travel but it’s too expensive. Our suggestion for them is to start a travel fund based on what you can afford to put away (and don’t touch) per month or per paycheck. For example, if you save $20 a month, in 12 months you’d […]

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