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Travel Wisdom: Tips, Tools, and Tactics for All Travelers

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Travel Wisdom: Tips, Tools, And Tactics For All Travelers is a highly practical guide to packing like a pro, managing travel money, shopping smart, bargaining for goods and services, dealing with setbacks, enjoying traveling with a group or going solo, creating travel lasting memories, and so much more. Collaboratively written by Lynne and Hank Christen for anyone who needs to prepare for a long journey, Travel Wisdom offers no-nonsense health, safety, and financial advice and is enthusiastically recommended for those about to travel the country or around the world for business, pleasure, or both.

The authors have packaged checklists and practical advice that simply is not available anywhere else. As a writer and frequent traveler I found this book essential for the experienced globetrotter and a revelation for those who are novices. Anyone will find fresh and instantly usable info on planning, packing, shopping, and savoring their trip. Can't recommend it highly enough!

While there are a "ga-zillion" books on travel destinations, there are relatively few manuals for what travelers require before, during and after their journeys. Knowing where you want to go is only the tip of the iceberg. Knowing how to go about getting there IS the iceberg.

This is why I think Travel Wisdom is so very important for any traveler. It is a tutorial on preparedness for travel. And, the emphasis is on "wisdom" which to me means first-hand experience and not simply theoretical deductions, conjecture, self diagnosis or guesswork. In short, both Lynne and Hank Christen have infused their wealth of travel knowledge into a concise and practical package for travelers of all levels.

The underlying theme of the book lies in the fact that following the events of 9-11, both domestic and international travel have been greatly impacted by new and greater issues regarding security. We no longer can take for granted many of the routine activities of yesteryear.

Furthermore, no two travelers have the same needs, wants, desires or questions. Yet, somewhere in Travel Wisdom there are easily located answers to almost every question that can be posed on travel preparations, expectations, etiquette, booking, lodging, shopping, and a continuing litany of relevant travel-related subjects.

I highly recommend this book to be read thoroughly by all novice travelers. For the somewhat experienced and veteran travelers, I suggest allowing for a few more ounces of carry-on weight to have Travel Wisdom close by on any trip as a handy reference companion.

I received this book a week ago. I think it is the best book of genereal travel info I have ever read (and I have read many!) The authors include lots of "travel tips" that I had never thought of, as well as some excellent packing lists and a great list of resources on the internet.

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Very practical guide. Well-organized into helpful chapters on every travel subject imaginable. But not a dry read. Funny little travel predicaments and stories are interspersed throughout. Heavy on the cruise ship/group tours, style of travel; light on low budget treks. Geared a bit more towards the older traveler. An attractive couple. Lynne, a former Flight Attendant, their great love for travel comes through on every page. Attractive cover with a definite lazy tropical appeal. (...)

Travel Wisdom was a labor of love. After spending over 20 years as a flight attendant and many years traveling for pleasure, Hank and I decided it was time to share our travel experience and, hopefully, encourage readers to enjoy the privileges and pleasures of our wonderful world. Wishing you a future with many happy travels.

Whether you are a world class traveler or an enthusiastic first timer, this book is for you. The seasoned traveler can always learn something new; like finding new things to see in old familiar places. For a new traveler this book will help you have the best vacation possible while avoiding pitfalls you might never think could happen to you. I wouldn't even begin to plan a trip without this guide.
Lynne and Hank Christen take you through the process with a step by step guide. Whether you are going across the country or to some exotic island in the Pacific, do yourself a favor and read thier guide.

As I travel quite a bit for pleasure and business I am constantly in search of guides that will enhance my travel experience. After reading "Travel Wisdom" I am compelled to tell the current or future world traveler, GET THIS BOOK!

Lynne and Hank Christen have crafted a guide that presents the reality of travel and how to avoid and work through the pitfalls that may emerge. But this is more than a problem solver, this book shows you how to maximize the travel experience, enjoy the multiple opportunities that travel provides and how to do so in the most economical manner without foresaking comfort. A rare combination in todays travel environments.

Thanks for a wonderful guide!