More and more people than ever are travelling to international destinations for both business and pleasure. But with many people on tight budgets, demand for cheap international fares has never been greater. Here are a couple of tips that may help you in your search.Seat Sales.If you are looking for cheap international fares this is a strategy that is most effective when you are able to travel at reasonably short notice. Airlines quite often have what is known as a seat sale where they will offer very cheap international fares on a first come first served basis, for a particular flight that has not been filled prior to its scheduled departure. Obviously, such sales are generally at short notice and usually in the off peak season. Just phone the airline companies on a regular basis to see if there are any on offer around your time of travel. Alternatively, ask a travel agent to contact you if a seat sale is about to start.Look Up Travel Companies In Your Intended Destination.With the advent of the World Wide Web, it is now possible to book cheap international fares with any travel company in the world including foreign companies. Competition for a particular flight may not be as good or currency exchange rates may work in your favor. Most major airline carriers now have websites for countries all over the world. Always compare their rates for the country you are visiting before booking. Also, there may be a few local travel agencies who could have negotiated a better deal with the airlines. It is always worth a try.Travel Consolidators.Travel Consolidators are companies that buy plane tickets from the airlines in bulk and sell them separately to customers at greatly reduced prices. Buying flight tickets from a consolidator can be cheaper than purchasing them from the airline carrier itself. One problem with buying cheap international fares from a consolidator is that you must order them as early as possible. This is because the discount will get less as more tickets are sold.
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Travelling With Pets
Travelling With PetsTravelling with pets can be tremendously rewarding but can also be a stressful and overly-bureaucratic experience for both pet owners and pets. If you are considering travelling with your pet, either domestically or internationally, you need to make sure you research all the relevant rules and regulations before you arrange your trip.It is also wise to consider whether it is really fair to your pet to take them with you – after all, days spent travelling might be more stressful and tiring for an aging animal than a quiet few days in a kennel or cattery.Road Travel (Domestic)Travelling by car within your own country is certainly the easiest way to travel with a pet, but still has its own challenges and difficulties, not least when you reach your destination. Here are a few things to consider before transporting your pet by car:o Is your pet accustomed to car travel?o Is your destination pet-friendly?o Do you have the right pet accessories for travelling?Before you set off on a long trip, get your pet used to travelling by car by taking him for regular short trips. Consider how he is to be transported – if on the back seat, do you need to buy a harness to prevent him moving around too much? This is a good idea if you aren’t sure you can trust your pet to stay calm.A thick travel blanket is also a good idea to protect your seats, along with a couple of your pet’s favourite toys. It can be a good idea to keep your cat or dog in a travel crate while it is being transported. This contains any mess they might make, and will hopefully provide them with a familiar environment that will help to keep them calm.Remember to stop every two-three hours to allow your pet to go to the toilet and drink some water, and don’t forget to take a pooper scooper and some bags with you.International TravelTaking your pet overseas can be a complicated and slow process – historically, it was often necessary for animals arriving in a country to spend up to six months in quarantine, meaning that unless the move was permanent, animals never left their home countries.Today, things are a little different, as many countries have agreements in place to allow fairly free movement of pets between them without any quarantine requirements. However, there will be other requirements – these form a generic minimum:o Proof of the animal’s identity and ownershipo Proof of the animal’s vaccination status for various diseasesRules vary from one country to another – research them carefully if you are thinking about taking your animal abroad, and remember you will have to repeat the process on your return – there are no exclusions for homebound animals.