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London Transit (LTC) live stop times and routes.

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A DAILY USER...yet to be disappointed

The only issue I’ve had is the 93 EXPRESS & various stops not listed at major intersections on WHARNCLIFFE RD S, where there are in fact marked stop’s for the 93 EXPRESS

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Can’t plan any trips from iPhone. Not too sure what’s going on? This is very concerning as my kids use this app to get around...

This is a really good LTC app! My first review I’ve written because I feel very appreciative that this app SHOWS you the NEAREST STOPS and OTHER BUSSES connected to the stop you search or click on in your surrounding area!!!! Wonderful app and extremely handy when you are running late as it updates fairly quickly and VERY accurately as well. I have timed the busses to the time it states on the app, and when it says 1 minute, it certainly is a 1 minute distance from you. Very well developed. Although, for a future add on, perhaps a notification telling the user when to get off? That would be incredible! Regardless I’ve used 2 other apps and this seems to be the BEST for me.

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How to Choose an LTC Plan

There are two critical components when considering how to choose an LTC plan:

• How  MUCH protection you need
• How  SOON  you’ll need it

How Much Protection Do I Need?

When choosing how MUCH protection you need, consider the following:

• If you need care, who will provide it?
• For the person providing the care, are they going to be paid? By whom?
• If you need care, where do you want to receive it?

National Annual Average Cost of Care: 1

• Home Health Aide - $61,936
• Assisted Living Facility - $57,916
• Nursing Home: Private Room - $113,530

Where You Receive Care

Long term care insurance pays for home care, assisted living care, and nursing home care. While it is impossible to know which care setting might be needed 20-30 years from now, it is possible to plan ahead by knowing where you would want to receive care, in the event that it’s needed.

Since the majority of care is received in the home or at an assisted living facility, it is reasonable to focus on purchasing a plan to cover many of these costs.

If an assisted living facility in your area costs $3,400 per month for room and board, you’ll want to consider selecting a benefit amount that covers room and board as well as the additional costs for assistance. Additional assistance typically includes help with at least two activities of daily living (ADL’s), which is the trigger for an LTC policy to pay benefits.

The general rule is to take the average room and board cost for an assisted living facility in your area and add 20-30% for the cost of assistance with ADL’s.

In this example, you would need a monthly benefit amount of $4,080-$4,420. Of course, this is an estimate and your actual needs will be dependent on your individual situation.

Curious about the cost of care in your area? Visit our Cost of Care Map .

Benefit Pool

Your benefit pool is your daily or monthly benefit multiplied by your benefit duration (or years of coverage). Current purchasing data shows most people select a daily benefit of $130 to $160. 2

For example, if you choose an LTC plan with a $150 daily benefit and a 3 to 5 year benefit duration, you’ll have access to $162,000-$270,000 in benefits for qualified long term care.

NOTE: When planning for your benefit period, think about your extended family. If chronic conditions are part of your family’s health history, a policy with a higher benefit pool may be a better choice for you to consider. If your family history includes longevity and wellness, you may be more comfortable with a smaller benefit pool.

Inflation protection.

The next important factor to consider is how your benefit will grow in the future. On average, people begin receiving care when they’re between ages 70 and 80. For many of you, this may be 25-30 years from now.

Consider how the cost of care could potentially change over the next 25-30 years and select a policy that will grow (inflate) over time.

Many people choose to purchase a 3% compounding inflation rider, however, given the right circumstance some chose a 5% compounding inflation. Either option offers great coverage; it just depends on what you can afford. The price difference between a policy with 3% compound inflation and one with 5% compound inflation can range from 45-107%.

Inflation Option Graph:

This graph shows how a pool of money could grow over time with different inflation coverage.

• No inflation: a $100,000 original pool does not inflate and is still worth $100,000 in 40 years.
• 5% Simple Inflation: a $100,000 original pool of money inflates to nearly $250,000 in 40 years.
• 3% Compound Inflation: a $100,000 original pool of money inflates to nearly $242,725 in 40 years.
• 5% Compound Inflation: a $100,000 original pool of money inflates to nearly $432,195 in 40 years.

Also note, if you’re buying LTC insurance with your spouse or partner, consider adding Shared Care. Shared Care allows couples to combine their benefits and share coverage. If you and your spouse or partner each have a $200,000 policy, then together, you have $400,000 of benefits you both can access if one of you needs additional care.

How Soon Do You Want Your Benefits Payments to Begin?

Long term care policies have an elimination period (or waiting period). You get to choose how long you want to wait until your benefits begin.

The elimination period is similar to health insurance which requires a person to pay their deductible before claims are paid. The two most common elimination periods are 90 and 100 days.

Consider these important factors when making your decision:

• Calendar Day Elimination Period  – the waiting period begins the first day of certified need for assistance with ADLs or due to cognitive impairment.
• Service Day   Elimination Period – one day of licensed care satisfies one day of the waiting period. If you don’t need care seven days a week, this option could last longer than 90-100 days.

Speak with a Long Term Care Insurance Specialist to find out if you qualify for premium discounts for long term care insurance. An LTC Insurance Specialist will know how to get you the discounts you deserve.

You may be eligible to receive premium discounts based on:

• Good health
• Marital or domestic partner status (subject to carrier definitions)
• Multiple family members applying with the same carrier
• Your employer offering coverage at group rates
• Being a member of an association
• Valued Client (or multiple policy) discounts

Possible Ways to Reduce Costs Include:

• Up to 5% - Multiple Policy
• Up to 10% - Preferred Health
• Up to 10% - Buying before your next birthday
• Up to 35% - Spouse/Domestic Partner

*Please Note: Discounts are not cumulative and vary by insurance company, state, individual age and health situation.

Need help choosing an LTC plan? We’ve got you covered. Request a quote  today and speak with an LTC Insurance Specialist about the potential discounts available to you.

1 Mutual of Omaha 2022 Cost of Care Survey

2  internal application data study, ltc consumer, 2022 buying trends ., recommended reading, cost of care.

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Long Term Care Planning Guide

Many Americans don’t want to think about the day they can no longer live independently and take care of themselves. But the truth is, 70% of Americans 65 and above will require some form of long-term care due to old age, illness, injury or accident.

Unfortunately, many individuals make the mistake of waiting too long to plan for long-term care, sometimes it’s too late that they already need long-term care.

So, when is the best time for long-term care planning?

The short answer is: right now.

Long term care expenses in the United States are high, and delaying having a good plan could significantly affect your finances. There might come a time where you can no longer be able to carry out some of your daily living activities, so you need to take the necessary measures to ensure that you get the best long-term care to meet your needs. What makes matters more troubling is that family members also find themselves at risk physically and financially after they take the responsibility of taking care of you.

Here are some of the things you need to consider to help you get started planning for long-term care.

Explore Your Long-Term Care Options

Some individuals associate long-term care to nursing homes right away. But in fact, there are other long-term care options available today depending on the level of care and assistance you require.

By knowing the various facilities and providers available like home care, adult day care, assisted living facility, CCRC and hospice care you are able to weigh all your options and make the best decision for your future welfare.

Find Out What’s in Your Area

Now that you have an idea of different long-term care options, you can now start researching what’s available in your area. A great place to start is the Area Agency on Aging and Eldercare Locator. You can also check out websites of health and aging state agencies and look for a list of long term care providers and services available in your area. Another good resource is, state associations such as the National Center for Assisted Living state affiliate to help you find an assisted living facility.

But make sure that you conduct your research carefully and don’t just rely and accept reviews you read online. Once you’ve identified facilities, you can pay them a surprise visit to make sure that they’re really what they claim to be and to learn more about the care services they provide.

Plan for Long-Term Care Costs

The cost of long-term care depends on the type of care and services you need and the state where you live. When you visit long-term care providers, make sure to ask about the cost of care, if they accept long-term care insurance and assistance from government programs. But first, you need to learn about the current cost of long-term care.

The average annual cost of a private room in a nursing home is $100,379 while the average annual cost of a semi-private room is $88,348.

Now it’s time to learn about different ways to fund your long-term care needs.

A common misconception is that Medicare pays for long-term care – but it doesn’t. Medicare only pays for a short stay in a skilled nursing home, hospice care or home care as long as you meet the eligibility requirements. It doesn’t pay for custodial care or assistance in carrying out activities of daily living – eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring and continence.

Medicaid helps fund long-term care costs but only of low-income individuals. You need to meet specific conditions first, which vary from state to state to become eligible for Medicaid benefits. In case you qualify, take note that its long-term care benefits are limited. There are even some facilities that don’t accept Medicaid.

Long Term Care Insurance

If you don’t qualify, you should get long-term care insurance , an insurance product that pays for different types of long term care supports and services due to old age, illness, injury or accident.

Ideally, a person should buy long-term care insurance as early as in their 50s to qualify for coverage and to enjoy lower premiums. As you grow older you become more vulnerable to conditions that might require long term care, which decreases your chance of getting coverage at an affordable price. Waiting too long to get coverage has consequences that would put your future at risk and would make you a financial burden to your loved ones.

Put Your Medical Wishes in a Document

According to the National Institute of Aging, more than 1in 4 older Americans face medical questions about medical treatment near the end of life but they are not capable of making decisions. One way to ensure that your health wishes will be honored is through advance directives. These documents contain how you wish to be taken care of in the event that you cannot decide for yourself.

Some forms advance directives are living will, which contains decisions that cover which care or medical assistance you want or do not want to be administered when you are no longer able to decide for yourself and medical power of attorney, which appoints a person who will make the decisions regarding health care on your behalf.

Determine When It’s Time for Long-Term Care

Be wary of signs that it may be time for you to hire a caregiver or move to a facility. Some early warning signs include bills are unpaid, clothes aren’t getting washed, the house is dirty, medication is not taken and others.

Once you see these signs, make sure to discuss your plans to your family and close friends to help you in the process of hiring a home health aide or moving to a nursing home or other types of facilities.

It’s hard to admit that you’ll eventually need long-term care. However, the earlier you accept that you’ll need care, the more time you can prepare, relieve pressure and avoid financial woes. So while it’s still early, start planning to protect not just your retirement savings but as well as the people around you. Call us at 800-3628837 to learn about your planning options or you can request for no-obligation quotes .

The Association for Long Term Care Planning provides free long term care information, resources and expert planning advice for seniors and adults. Our mission is to raise awareness and promote self-education on the need to plan for long term care. Company Name: Association for Long Term Care Planning (ALTCP) Address: 6201 Presidential Court  Fort Myers, FL 33919 Telephone: (800) 362-8837

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What are the rules for claiming LTC? Here are four things to know

Who doesn’t want to travel when one’s travel expenses are being borne by one’s company yes, many organisations provide perks and benefits to their employees which are reimbursed in the form of remuneration and also form part of your ctc (cost to company)..

Who doesn’t want to travel when one’s travel expenses are being borne by one’s company? Yes, many organisations provide perks and benefits to their employees which are reimbursed in the form of remuneration and also form part of your CTC (cost to company). The remuneration for travel expenses is known as leave travel concession (LTC) or leave travel allowance (LTA).

LTC has a cycle period of 4 years under which you can claim for two trips. If you are able to make only one trip in the LTC cycle, then the other one gets transferred to the next cycle. Currently, the cycle period is from the calendar year 2014 to the calendar year 2017.

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LTC adheres to certain rules and regulations while taking compensation towards your travel expenses from your employer.

What does LTC stand for?

LTC and LTA are interchangeably used which mean the same. It is an allowance which is included in your overall CTC and forms part of remuneration provided by an employer to an employee. Although it is a part of your overall salary, but you only get the money when you claim for it against a travel made across the country.

What are things covered under LTC?

One should understand that travel expenses do not include everything. Expenses related to travel made by rail, road, or air are covered under LTC while any expenses related to food, lodging, taxi, auto or various other expenses you make while traveling are not covered.

How many members are covered?

Under LTC your whole family is covered where family means your spouse, children (two maximum). If your parents, brothers, and sisters are dependent on you, then in such a case they are also covered under LTC rules. However, the dependency factor in the case of your children is not applicable.

How and when to claim?

Simply, you can claim for LTC from your company. The claim should be a valid trip made by you between the leaves which you have applied in your company. The claim should be supported by a proof of travel. LTC is offered on the employee’s journey. This means if you have bought your ticket with your family from Delhi to Mumbai and you don’t travel up to Mumbai, then in such a case you cannot claim LTC.

One must clarify the LTC reimbursement through one’s HR department or the accounts department for more clarity as per the company’s norms.

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Kashmir LTC Tour Packages

₹ 25,000 Per Person/-   5 % Discount for upfront 100% Payment

04 Nights & 05 Days

Delhi - Srinagar - Gulmarg - Pahalgam - Sonamarg

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Kashmir is one of several places that have been called the "Venice of the East" or the "Kashmiri Venice" Lakes around the city include Dal Lake – noted for its houseboats – and Nigeen Lake. Apart from Dal lake and Nigeen lake city is also famous for wular lake and manasbal lake to the north of srinagar. Wular lake is one of the largest fresh water lakes in Asia.

Day 1: Delhi – Srinagar.

Board your flight from Delhi Airport. On arrival Srinagar Airport, you will be welcomed by a Global Vectra Trips representative (outside the airport) who will transfer you to your houseboat in Nagin Lake after check in proceed for half day Srinagar local sightseeing famous Mughal Gardens, Cheshma Shahi (Royal Spring), Nishat Bagh (Garden of Pleasure), Shalimar Bagh (Abode of Love), which the Mughals laid out in the 16th century along the banks of Dal Lake in the heart of Srinagar. Back to houseboat and enjoy overnight stay at houseboat.

Day 2: Srinagar - Gulmarg Excursion - Srinagar (48 km/3 Hrs one way).

After early breakfast proceed to Gulmarg for an excursion.Explore Gulmarg on your own by doing sightseeing the picturesque locales like the Golf Course. Also take the exhilarating cable car ride to Khilanmarg Snow Point.Pony owners have a strong hold in Gulmarg and Pahalgam and restrict our vehicles travelling in these two villages. Drive back to Srinagar in the evening. Dinner & overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 3: Srinagar – Pahalgam – Srinagar (96 km / 3 hrs one way).

After breakfast proceed to Pahalgam. Pahalgam, in Anantnag District, and is a popular tourist destination at a height of 8,989 feet, the town of Pahalgam (Village of Shepherds) offers breathtaking views. One can just relax in the hotel or enjoy adventure sports such as water rafting etc. Pahalgam is also the entry point for the famous Amarnath Cave, a holy site for Hindus. Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 4: Srinagar – Sonamarg – Srinagar (84 km / 3 hrs one way).

After Breakfast Leave for Sonamarg. Situated at an altitude of 2,740 m above sea level, this is a small town amidst spectacular glaciers and sparkling lakes. Located in the Himalayan mountain region, it is a flower-laden meadow. To add some adventure to this vacation, you can also try trekking and hiking. Among numerous glaciers, the most famous is the Thajiwas Glacier. This is visited by hordes of tourists, especially during the summer. Partake in a sledge ride on the snow, which will surely be a delightful experience. After spending the whole day at this exotic destination, return to the hotel in Srinagar.

Day 5: Departure from Srinagar.

After Breakfast check out from hotel and proceed to visit Shankaracharya Temple located on a hillock and enjoy panoramic views of the entire city, along with the famous Dal Lake & River Jhelum. On the way, visit the handloom centre famous for production of Pashmina/Shahtoosh shawls and carpets famous all over the world after than Depart for Airport to board on you flight to Delhi.

• Delhi - Srinagar - Delhi Economy class Return Airfare.
• Hotel Accommodation on Twin sharing basis In Hotel Zahgeer Continental Srinagar or similar.
• Company reserves the right to change/modify or terminate the offer any time at its own discretion and without any prior notice.
• Transportation provided will be as per itinerary only in Group (not at disposal).
• Services of the vehicle on leisure days and for sightseeing not included in the itinerary.
• Alcoholic/aerated beverages, bottled water and starters.
• Camera fees.
• Entrance fees at all tourist attractions mentioned in the itinerary.
• Medical and travel insurance.
• 5 % Government Service Tax.
• All personal expenses, optional tours and extra meals.

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• 20% non-refundable booking amount of total tour cost to initiate a booking if travel date is more than 30 days from the date of booking.
• 50% pay amount after the all confirmation of regarding your booking.
• 100% pay amount before 21 days of the departure date

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• Full payment is required on confirmation of all services and before departure.
• Note: All the confirmation depends on Airfare and Hotel confirmation are availability at the time of booking cancellation charge depend on airline and hotel cancellation policy.  
• Hope above is all clear & in order. In case any clarification is required please feel free to get in touch with us.

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Golden Triangle with Udaipur Tour is an excellent choice from the Global Vectra tour packages available. Get complete details about this package and book at the most affordable prices. Santkumar Singh (New Delhi) Contact No (7840027888)

Port Blair LTC tour package is excellent. they manage very well. Mr. Navjot Tackle everything very smoothly. Thanks Navjot. I recommend this tour from Global Vectra Trips RAJESH DIXIT (Noida) Contact No (8800783481)

We take Amaranth Package for 13 July 2017 from Kuldeep Pareek . we enjoy Global Vectra Helicopter & Their Hotels. very Nice & Cooperative. Thanks you Very Much KAMAL BANSAL (Delhi) Contact No (9599451882)

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LTC Packages For Central Government Employees

LTC Packages are granted to Central Government employees working in different departments and autonomous institutions in India to facilitate home town travel as well as other parts of the country. At present two home towns LTC is permitted in a block of four years for one home town visit which can be adjusted with All India Tour. LTC Tour packages are available for some of the most popular destinations in India. The idea of the family holidays has increased the demand for LTC Packages among Central Government employees in India. LTC Tour packages are available to hottest tourist destinations like Kashmir, North East, Andaman Kerala and other tourist places in India. My India Travels, The leading LTC travel service provider in Delhi do the best to make your family holidays much memorable and tension free. Families spend little time together during the weekdays because of the hectic schedule and demands of modern life. People desperately need holidays to enjoy some quality time with their family without the demands of everyday life.

How to Book LTC 80 Packages

Leave Travel Concession Tour or LTC Tour Package is one of the most attractive holiday options in India for Government employees. We Provide LTC Tour Packages for all Government and Semi Government Employees who like to travel to LTC destinations under LTC and Leave Travel Allowance (LTA) with family. My India Travels has the credit of conducting LTC Tour Packages for Kashmir, LTC Tour Package for Jammu Katra Mata Vaishneo Devi, Andaman LTC Packages and North East LTC Tours. Our LTC Tour Packages for all destinations are designed for Government employees and their families. We are the best LTC Tour Package provider in Delhi, Chennai and Kerala and offer the best LTC packages for a memorable trip. We have the expertise to design your LTC tour according to your requirement thus making your holidays at your favorite tourist spot full of fun and enjoyment. Our LTC 80 Packages for central Government employees are fully prepared to let you feel free of all the tensions and worries of booking and planning. We arrange LTC 80 Tour Packages for Government Employees from Delhi, Chennai, Trivandrum, Cochin, Calicut, Mangalore, Coimbatore, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Bangalore, Bhopal, Mangalore,Mumbai.Jaipur,Indore, Kolkata and other cities. Just inform the destination and time and leave the booking to us, we will do the rest for making your LTC Tour a wonderful and memorable experience of your life.

Popular LTC 80 Packages & LTC Destinations for Government Employees

All LTC packages are designed for Central and state government employees who are entitled to LTC 80 fare of Air India.

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Popular domestic destinations covered under LTC 80 Tour Packages for Central Government Employees are Jammu & Kashmir, Andaman, Darjeeling, Sikkim and other places in North East Region, Kerala, Goa etc.

We Offer best LTC Packages for Kerala by private airlines. Contact us for the details of Kerala LTC Packages for Central Government Employees, Delhi State Government Employees and other State Government Employees under LTC 80 Rules.

Kashmir LTC Tour Package

      Hotels up to five star

       Flight Optional

Kashmir LTC Package can be customized

This is the most popular LTC Package for Central Government Employees. This Package Cover Sringar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam/Sonmarg. This Package also include 1 Night House Boat stay and Shikara Ride in Dal Lake.

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    Pick up & Drop

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    All Sight Seeing

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Kashmir LTC Tour Package can be booked from Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Trivandrum, Cochin, Kerala, Coimbatore, Madurai, Trichy, Salem, Pune, Kolkata, Bangalore, Mangalore, Hyderabad, Amritsar and Other Cities in India

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Jammu Katra LTC Tour: 3 Days

Jammu Katra LTC Package can be customized.

This is the most demanding LTC Package for pilgrimage Tour. This Package Cover includes Katra, Vaishneo Devi Darshan and Jammu visit.

LTC Tour Package for Jammu Katra Mata Vaishneo Devi can be booked from Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Trivandrum, Cochin, Kerala, Coimbatore, Madurai, Trichy, Salem, Pune, Kolkata, Bangalore, Mangalore, Hyderabad, Amritsar and Other Cities in India.

Andaman LTC Packages

Andaman LTC Package can be customized.

LTC Package also known as LTC Port Blair Package covers important tourist spots like Port Blair, Cellular Jail, Havelock Island and other popular attractions

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LTC Andaman Package can booked from Delhi, Jaipur, Chennai, Mumbai, Amritsar, Kochi, Kolkata, Chandigarh, Bangalore and other cities in India.

North East LTC Packages

his 5 day LTC Package can be customized.

This 5 day LTC Package for North East also known as Darjeeling Sikkim LTC Package starts from Bagdogra and covers popular tourist places in Darjeeling and Sikkim.

LTC North East Packages can booked from Delhi, Jaipur, Chennai, Mumbai, Amritsar, Kochi, Kolkata, Guwahati Chandigarh, Bangalore and other Indian cities.

Kerala LTC Tour Package: 5 Days

Kerala LTC Package can be customized.

This is the most attractive LTC Package for Central Government Employees. This Package Cover Munnar, Thekkady, Cochin and Alleppey.

Kerala LTC Tour Package can be booked from Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Trivandrum, Cochin, Coimbatore, Madurai, Trichy, Salem, Pune, Kolkata, Bangalore, Mangalore, Hyderabad, Amritsar and Other Cities in India.

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You will be picking from Cochin Airport and transfer to the hotel. Spend the afternoon with local sightseeing in and around Cochin - the Queen of Arabian Sea, this is one of the finest natural harbors in the World and was one of the major centers for commerce and trade with British, Chinese, Portugese, Dutch, etc. Sightseeing attractions in Cochin include Dutch Palace [closed on Friday & Saturday], Jewish Synagogue [closed on Friday & Saturday], Jewish Street, St. Francis Church [closed on Sunday], Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica [closed on Sunday]and Chinese Fishing Nets. Overnight stay is arranged in Cochin. Read More -->

After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Munnar (04 Hrs drive). On the way enjoy some waterfalls and natural scenic spots. On arrival at Munnar check into Hotel and relax for the rest of the day. Overnight stay at the hotel will be arranged. Read More -->

After breakfast spend the day with local sightseeing. Situated at the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundale, Munnar is 1600 Meter above sea level. This majestic hill station was once the summer resort of the British government in South India. Local sightseeing of Munnar includes visit to Rose Garden, Photo Point, Honey Tree, Mattupetty Dam, Echo point, Kundale Lake. Afternoon proceed to Rajamalai were the rarest species of mountain goat, "Nilgiri Tahrs", can be spotted. Overnight stay is arranged at Munnar. Read More -->

After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Thekkady (04 Hrs); on arrival check in to the hotel. Proceed for the sightseeing tour of Thekkady - one of the world's most fascinating wild life reserves. The Periyar wild life sanctuary in Thekkady is spread across 777 sq km of which 360 sq km is thick ever green forest. Noted for its geomorphology, diversity of wild life and scenic beauty, the sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. Optional activities like Boating at Periyar Lake, Spice Plantation visit and Elephant Ride can be done at an extra cost. Overnight stay is arranged in Thekkady. Read More -->

After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Alleppey (04 Hrs). Set out on an enchanting overnight backwater cruise in traditionally decorated houseboats. Check in time is 01:00 PM and cruise starts with lunch. While cruising, let your eyes settle for the bowed-down paddy fields, local inhabitants, rustic homes, ancient churches / temples and swaying coconut groves. Food will be served on-board. Overnight stay in the houseboat. Read More -->

After breakfast, check out from the houseboat and drive to Trivandrum (04 Hrs Drive); on arrival check-in into hotel. Kovalam is one of the prime beach destinations in India.The Kovalam beach is divided into three beaches; the Samudra beach, the Hawah beach and the Lighthouse beach. Also visit Sagarika Marine Research Aquarium not far away from Kovalam and unravel the mysteries of the marine sea. Enjoy the evening watching a spectacular sunset or swimming at the picturesque Kovalam Beach. Overnight is to be spent at hotel. Read More -->

Proceed for the sightseeing tour of Trivandrum after breakfast- Thiruvananthapuram, previously called Trivandrum, is an ancient city with tradition dating back to 1000 BC. This capital city of Kerala is a beautiful seaside metropolis built on seven hills. It is located on the west coast of India spreading over a total of 2,192 sq.km. Sightseeing tour is comprehensive with the visits to Padmanabhaswami Temple, Srichitra Art Gallery, Napier Museum and Zoo. Overnight stay is arranged in Kovalam. Read More -->

After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Kanyakumari (03 Hrs Drive); on arrival check into Hotel. Proceed for local sightseeing tour in the afternoon. Kanyakumari is located at the southern tip of the Indian subcontinent and represents the site where the spiritual leader Swami Vivekananda spent days in meditation upon a rock off of the coast. Padmanbhapuram Palace, Suchithram Temple, Devi Kanyakumari Temple, Vivekananda Memorial, Gandhidham and Trivenisagam are some of the sightseeing attractions in Kanyakumari. Enjoy the sunset in the evening and overnight stay is arranged at the hotel. Read More -->

After breakfast check out from the Hotel and drive to Trivandrum Airport / railway station (depend on your departure place) for your flight / train back home, feeling contented about a wonderful holiday you spent in the God's Own Country. Read More -->

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Andaman LTC Tour Packages

Andamans have been a favorite tourist destination for travelers from all around India for a while now, and the crystal clear, blue sea complimented with topical forests gives out a vibe that is hard to find anything else. Our LTC Tours to Port Blair and other destinations in Andaman for Central Government employees cover some of the best destinations in the islands, so you can explore this beauty without having to worry about the concession.

The below given tours to Andaman cover the cost of airfare along with ferry and sightseeing.

Places You will Visit

3 Nights in Port Blair, 1 Day in Havelock, 1 Day in Ross Island and North Bay.

3 Nights in Port Blair, 1 Night in Havelock, 1 Day in Elephant Beach, 1 Night in Neil, 1 Day in Ross Island and Wandoor Beach.

3 Nights in Port Blair, 2 Nights in Havelock Island, 1 Night in Neil Island, 1 Day in Baratang, 1 Day in Elephant Beach.

4 Nights in Port Blair, 1 Night in Havelock Island, 1 Night in Neil Island, 1 Day in Ross and Chidiyatapu, 1 Day in Elephant Beach.

3 Nights in Port Blair, 1 Night in Havelock, 1 Day in Elephant Beach, 1 day in Ross Island.

2 Nights in Port Blair, 1 Night in Havelock Island, 1 Day in Neil Island.

2 Nights in Port Blair, 1 Night in Havelock, 1 Day in Elephant Beach, 1 Night in Neil Island.

3 Nights in Port Blair, 1 Night in Havelock, 1 Day in Elephant Beach, 1 Day in Ross Island.

5 Nights in Port Blair, 1 Day in Havelock, 1 Day in Ross Island and North Bay, 1 Day in Neil Island, 1 Day in Chidiyatapu.

These tour packages are designed to cover the best destinations of Andamans surrounded with lush green, coconut palm trees and boasting some of the most beautiful white sand beaches which are ideal for swimming. Visit to locations like Havelock island will cover Radhanagar Beach which is awarded the best beach in Asia by times, and also covers the travel costs to Elephant Beach which has one of the densest coral reefs you can find in the isles. Neil Island is also added to the tour along with Port Blair which has the top rated destinations in Andaman, like Carbyns Cove Beach, tour to the national memorial- Cellular Jail along with tickets to the light and sound show that explains the heroic saga of our struggle for freedom and the water sports complex.

For water sports, North Bay- the coral island of Andaman is added where you can easily enjoy sea walk and glass bottom boat ride to explore the preserved corals with ease. All transfers from Port Blair to Havelock and Neil Island is done via ferry so you can easily claim your concession without any hurdles.

Things to know before getting an LTC tour package to Andaman: ‍

All ferries that are included here are Govt. Ferries only, which is what you’ll need to get the refund.

There is no other Govt. scheme that offers complete refund of the full trip, some expenses like hotels, small boats (ferries are covered), water sports and entry tickets need to be from your side.

We have listed tour packages at the lowest cost so you can easily afford it by yourself.

What is included?

According to the rule, only expenses related to travel made by rail, road, or air are covered under LTC. We provide the complete breakage of costs with an accepted layout which can be submitted to your office for an LTC claim.

Here is a list of all covered areas:

Sightseeing:

The sightseeing costs i.e. vehicle charges are provided within a KM wise table for accurate pricing.

The table will mention the pricing that we provide for our sightseeing tours which should be either equal or lower to the standard cab costs to destinations in Andaman, defined properly by the Andaman and Nicobar Administration.

There are no additional costs added to it, so you can claim your LTC without any hassle.

To claim LTC, you need to have all transfers to the inter-islands with a Govt. Ferry.

The information about the ticket price timing and the distance will be included in our bill along with the official ferry ticket so you can submit it to your office.

Flight Tickets:

For flight tickets, the information about the itinerary along with the boarding pass needs to be submitted to the government for an easy claim. The provided ticket will be directly from the airline with accurate PNR number.

The maximum amount that can be refunded for flight tickets will be Rs. 25166/- for a one way trip.

The tickets can only be purchased from 2 providers:

• M/s Balmer Lawrie & Company
• M/s Ashok Travels & Tours, IRCTC

We at Eternal Andamans can manage these tickets for you,without any additional charges or you can get it by yourself by contacting the respected provider of your choice.

The respective Ministries and Departments often check the air tickets submitted by the officials and verify it directly with the airline to match the submitted cost. If any misuse is found, strict action is taken against the central govt. employee directly by the Govt. of India.

Things which are not covered:

• Food Charges
• Lodging and Hotels
• Taxis and Auto-rickshaws
• Tickets to Attractions
• Other Travel Expenses

‍ How to claim?

LTC for Port Blair and other islands in Andaman can be claimed by submitting the filled LTC form along with proof of travel to your HR or accounts department.

The claim needs to be a valid travel to the destination that you have mentioned in your flight tickets.

The proof of travel consists your traveling journey and other information which can be provided by the tour operator you have selected. Only verified operator registered with the Government can provide a valid one.

Does it cover my family?

Yes, all your family members can be covered in LTC, which includes:

• Children (up to a maximum of 2)

The only condition is that they need to be dependent on you. Moreover, other members of the family such as parents, brothers, and sisters can be added to the claim, only if they are dependent on you.

How agents in Andaman provide full refund under LTC 80?

As discussed earlier, some agents provide complete coverage of the trip under LTC, which is either a fraud or a false claim.

In some cases, we have seen that the agent manually edits the bill of the airline ticket to the maximum amount permissible (25166) and adjusts the price of the trip in it.

This is a complete fraud of the Leave Travel Concession Bill and comes under forgery that can cause a strict legal action under section 420 and can result in suspension of the employee and the desertification of the agent.

For genuine LTC bill of your complete trip, you’ll need a tour operator that understands the area and doesn’t commit to fraud, Eternal Andamans is one such provider.

Guaranteed Lowest Price or We will Refund the Difference. ‍

Eternal Andamans is the largest tour operator registered with Andaman Tourism that offers packaged vacations and water sports from its own centers at the lowest cost . It takes 2 minutes to fill the form and get the perfect package.

Thank you! Your submission has been received! We will call you in a short while to discuss about your trip. Our planners are advised not to push and force any sales talk, so feel free to ask anything. Please keep your phone with you, Eternal Andamans only calls twice for every inquiry.

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EGoing on a holiday to Kerala? Avail your LTC for Kerala Tour and make the most of your Leave Travel Allowance facility to have a memorable vacation. Kerala Seasons brings a comprehensive LTC Package for Kerala which is specially crafted for the purpose of availing LTC in which we offer the maximum package inclusions at minimum cost. LTC Kerala Tour Package is one of the most demanding LTC Packages in India. We offer the best Leave Travel Allowance (LTA) and Leave Travel Concession (LTC) Kerala Packages to all Government employees who wish to visit Kerala by availing LTC Packages for Kerala. Being the Leading Kerala Local Tour Operator in Cochin we can provide the best tour packages to cover the maximum tourist places in Kerala. We also provide customized Kerala packages for State Government and Semi-Government / Public Sector Unit employees under LTC scheme. Read More

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Your convenience and satisfaction are the most important aspect our LTC Packages for Kerala. We plan your Kerala LTC Packages according to your budget and preferences. You just inform us the destinations to visit in Kerala, we will do the rest for you. Our LTC tour packages to Kerala are designed to give you a good holiday experience with in a comfortable budget. So the choose the best Kerala LTC Package and leave the trip planning, transportation, hotel accommodation etc to our Kerala LTC Tour Planners. Our Expert Kerala LTC planners will ensure that you book the best Kerala LTC Package as per your budget and requirement.

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INCLUSIONS IN LTC KERALA TOUR PACKAGES

• Pick up from Airport/Railway Station
• Ac Accommodation on Double Sharing Basis with Breakfast in All Hotels
• All Sight Seeing & Transfers By Ac Vehicle Except in Hill Stations
• LTC Tour Cost Includes Cab Charges, Fuel and Drivers Bata.
• Hotel Tax, Road Tax, Parking, Toll & Interstate Permit Charges if Necessary

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• Meals other than specified In the inclusions
• GST 5% of Total Cost
• Any Items not included in Inclusions.

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New delhi office: + 91 9555007778, 5 days 4 nights munnar thekkady packages: code munnar tour-501.

  Places to Visit: Kochi,Munnar,Thekkady

      Hotels up to five star

       Flight Optional

This Package can be customized.

This package covers famous places of Kerala like Kochi, Munnar and Thekkady. Munnar Hill Station is the main attraction of this package.

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5 Days 4 Nights Kanyakumari Tour Packages: Code - Kanyakumari Tour 502

  Places to Visit: Trivandrum,Alleppey,Kovlam,Kanyakumari

This tour package starts from Trivandrum and ends at Trivandrum and covers Trivandrum city tour, Alleppey backwaters and day trip to Kanyakumari.

 16800/-

 260/-

(Per person)

5 Days 4 Nights Kerala Tour Packages: Code -Kerala Tour 503

  Places to Visit: Munnar,Thekkady,Alleppey/Kumarakom House Boat Tour

This package is the most affordable tour package covering Hill Stations & Backwater in 5 Days. This Package starts & ends at Kochi in Ernakulam.

 14500/-

 225/-

5 Days 4 Nights Munnar Honeymoon Packages: Code Munnar Honeymoon-777

  Places to Visit: Kochi,Munnar,Thekkady,Alleppey.

Kerala is famous for some of the best tourist spots in the world. This Small State is visited by Millions of tourist from all over the World. Major Travel Publications like Lonely Planet.

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 104/-

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--> The trip was wonderful and perfect in all aspect. Kerala is a must visit place in one’s lifetime. Thank you for the details and staff coordination. Varghese was extremely helpful with excellent knowledge about all the destinations we covered. The Alleppey backwaters tour was very interesting with a boat cruise in the evening. Everything was well planned. Local people were friendly and helpful. Thanks for the wonderful support. Stephan Bernad Melbourne

Best trip ,wonderful Kerala.we have no words to express our sincere gratitude to Kerala Seasonss for arranging a wonderful tour in Kerala. Jose was extremely knowledgeable about all the tourist places we visited in Kerala. He was always helpful went out of his way to make us comfortable throughout our trip in Kerala. Thanks to the entire team of Kerla Seasonss Albert Bangalore

Our Munnar tour was well organized by your team. From pick up from Airport Jose gave us a good company and took care of our children in all the ways. He was like a friend to our family. We enjoyed 5 days in Munnar and by all means munnar is one of the best hill stations in India. Thanks to Kerala Seasonss team especially our driver cum friend Mr Jose. Janardan Reddy Hyderabad

Our Kerala Tourism Package tour exceeded our expectations. right from airport pickup to drop Kerala Seasons guide Ajithe was very helpful in charting our trips and time schedule. Hotels and restaurants chosen for our meals were of superior category. we are extremely happy with our Kerala Tourism package tour. Simon Puerto Vallarta

This is was one of my best trips to Kerala. Everything was well organized. Thank you so much. I will definitely go on another Trip in the near future. We are thankful to your firm Sunder Singh Rawat. Delhi

I am happy to write a line about your tour company and trip to Kerala. First of all you made this Kerala trip wonderful and memorable. Suggestions about tourist places in Kerala was really great.driver cum guide was really helpful & supportive . In short we enjoyed tour trip and never had any issues during the trip in Kerala. Maria Gabriel .Belgium

We just returned from our kerala trip. Thank you for helping us to customize the tour . your staff and drivers were there to help us anytime . we had no issues whatsoever. Surely recommend for Kerala Trips. Thanks a lot for the support. Lissy Mumbai

We took the Munnar tourism package for our Kerala hill station tour. The tour package was a perfect fit for our requirement. Good hotels ,food and friendly driver. Everything was just perfect. Nothing more to say. We still cherish our moments in Kerala. Thanks. Hitesh Kumar. Delhi

We were on a 5 days kanyamkumari package tour with kerala Seasonss. The tour as magical with all arrangements in place, excellent food , first class hotels and clean cab with well behaved driver. It was an experience of lifetime. Senthil Madurai

Our Munnar Honeymoon Package was one of the best holiday experiences I have ever had. Hotels and food were excellent. We chose munnar due to its super weather and romantic ambience. Everything exceeded our expectation. We enjoyed our honeymoon in Kerala. We will be touring with Kerala Seasonss again. Thanks a lot Kartik Chennai

Right from booking confirmation we asked them many questions about the quality of hotels ,vehicles and drivers .everyone at Kerala Seasonss was really helpful with all details. Hotel suggestions were great. Tourist places in Kerala were really wonderful. Thank you very much. Vipin Kumar New Delhi

Kerala honeymoon tours conducted by Kerala tour company Kerala Seasons for 3 couples from our club exceeded our expectations. Kerala house boat stay was the high point of this tour, but the cruise ride was not up to the expectation. Over all the honeymoon tour in Kerala was wonderful. Tarun Joshi Shillong

We had a wonderful time in kerala India with the help of your Travel Company in Kerala . Our tour in Kerala was made comfortable enjoyable with selected hotels and cabs. Driver Ajith was extra ordinary and acted as a guide too. Over all it was a fantastic tour. Keep it up Sudhakar Reddy Hyderabad

We are happy to inform you that we are back from our vacation in Kerala. Our 1 week holiday was arranged by your travel company was very successful. Thanks for the suggestion of tourist spots to be visited and duration to spend in all places. All arrangements were nice especially houseboat stay in Kerala backwaters. We express our gratitude Sunil Basantani Delhi

Your company Kerala seasons was recommended by my friend for our package tour of Kerala. As expected we had very good tempo traveller out trip. driver was very nice with knowledge of Hindi. All places were attractive and everything was according to the promise. Nice hotels and food. Good arrangements.. thank you All Advocate R S Negi VNS Associates Delhi

Our family vacation in Kerala was fully organized by your company. Train journey from Delhi to Ernkulam was long and boring. After reaching the railway station it took more than 5 minutes to find the cab. First driver provided to us was not good and not fluent in Hindi..but second day we got another driver Jayakumar and he was good. Over all Our trip was just ok but not great as expected..it was raining everywhere and we could not enjoy the trip .Our children were not keeping well and the whole trip was just ok. Sanajay Kataria Sonipat

--> Thanks to Kerala Seasons for Arranging our North India tour packages from Kerala. We really enjoyed the trip. Every Part of the tour was well arranged by the Team Kerala Season and their New Delhi office co rodinated with us for all arrangement and provided new coaches for our trip. Thanks a lot. Jose Kerala.

--> We are back in Kerala and we express our gratitude to your office staff in Delhi for all the support for making our Delhi tour from Kerala a Grand success. The Airport pick up, sightseeing tours and after all Kerala food in Delhi everything was planned meticulously by Kerala Seasons. All members of the Group enjoyed the Delhi tour package from Kerala Seasons. Thakolkaran Family

--> This was our first Delhi tour from Kerala. Coach was new and staff co operative.Jose from Kerala Seasons helped me to explore the Delhi Agra Jaipur tourist Places. We felt at ease and safe and comfortable while exploring the markets, Forts and Monuments in entire north India. Over all the North India tour packages arranged by Kerala Season was above our expectations. K R Nair Cochin

--> Hi, Thank you guys for such a wonderful arrangement. My Kullu Manali trip from Kerala Seasons was one of the wonderful trips in my life. We cherish the moments in KulluManali. Special thanks to Delhi guys for arranging nice cab and food. Joseph. Ernakulam

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How to plan your dream vacation

Sometimes you crave a vacation — but actually taking one feels out of reach. Maybe you're struggling to find the time or save up the money. Or maybe you just can't seem to launch those plans out of the group chat. Overcome that planning inertia and take the big trip of your dreams. Here's where to start your search, organize your logistics and enjoy yourself.

MARIELLE SEGARRA, HOST:

You're listening to LIFE KIT...

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SEGARRA: ...From NPR.

Hey, everybody. It's Marielle. You remember the early part of the pandemic when the days of isolation stretched into months? At night, I would lay on the floor of my apartment with my eyes closed and listen to guided meditations, to try to take myself to a happier place. One time the prompt was something like, picture yourself doing something that brings you great joy. The first thing that popped into my head was an image of me wandering the cobblestone streets of some small European village, probably in France. The sun was shining, and every step I took was a feast for the eyes. Medieval houses, colorful flowers resting in vases on outdoor tables, patisseries with gorgeous pastries in the window, just waiting to be eaten.

I didn't realize until that moment just how much I missed traveling and how badly I wanted to look at something outside of my four walls or the blocks of my neighborhood. The next year, I took a three-week trip to the U.K. and France, and I ate those pastries and wandered until my feet hurt and filled a hole that had been growing inside of me.

Big trips can do that. Lale Arikoglu knows what I'm talking about. She's the articles director at Conde Nast Traveler.

LALE ARIKOGLU: On a really basic level, I think it's just being able to have a break from the crush of regular life, whether that's work or childcare or school, wherever it may be, you know, the opportunity to just take yourself out of your routine and be somewhere else and get to immerse yourself in that place to me is, like, the main draw of it.

SEGARRA: Now, when we talk about a big trip, that could mean different things depending on your travel style and your budget. You know, it might be a long road trip or an extended stay at a cottage in the woods or a multi-city tour on another continent. But it's typically something you save up for and plan months in advance. Lale has a big trip coming up. She's going to Peru.

ARIKOGLU: I've been waiting to do it for a long time. The reason to go there is for a friend's wedding. And now I'm building a trip around it, and it's going to be about ten days long with multi-stops, you know, having to choose multiple places to stay. And logistically, you know, it's actually taking some thought and some planning. One of the things that we're going to do when we're there is hike Machu Picchu. There's a group of us going. And Machu Picchu - it's a dream to see and experience.

SEGARRA: Now, it's easy to get bogged down in trip planning. And it might stop you from booking the thing entirely, but Lale says, do it. It's worth it.

On this episode of LIFE KIT, Lale shares her best tips on planning the big trip of your dreams. We'll talk about where to start your search, what logistical questions you should ask yourself and how to actually relax and enjoy yourself once you're there.

SEGARRA: Let's say I do want to take a big trip, right? I'm feeling that itch to travel, but...

ARIKOGLU: Right.

SEGARRA: ...I don't have a destination in mind yet or a duration. I'm really starting from scratch. Where does the planning start?

ARIKOGLU: When you start the planning, you've really got to think what you want to get out of the trip. You know, If you really just want to decompress and relax and rest, then you probably don't want to do some like multi-stop European city trip, right? You probably don't want to hike Machu Picchu. Perhaps it is that you're incredibly bored of your surroundings, and you need adventure and you need excitement. And therefore, you're going to be thinking of some really different destinations. It might be that you're traveling alone for the first time. You've decided to do a solo trip. You know, where is a place that might feel comfortable for you as a solo traveler, but still feels like it's taking you out of your comfort zone? So I think it's sitting with yourself and thinking, OK, what is, like, the goal here? That's takeaway one. Ask yourself what do you want to get from this? Set the mission of your trip.

It feels like another really important detail at the beginning is budget, right? Like, how much money do you realistically want to spend on this trip or can you afford to spend?

ARIKOGLU: And, you know, that's going to look different for everyone. If we're talking big trips, rarely are they spontaneous, right? You're planning for a long time. So that also allows you to save and finance for it. No, there's lots of great savings apps that can just, you know, that take a little bit of money out of your paycheck every few weeks, and you can kind of start, like, a travel fund that way. I think that's quite a nice way to do it. But I think, you know, you can do a big trip on a budget. It doesn't have to be, I think, a lavish, international trip. I mean, you know, we're going into spring and summer, there are so many incredible national parks to see, there are so many amazing, very diverse, different cities. There's, like, so much on your doorstep, so I think you can really argue, you don't have to cross continents to have a big trip. And so if that feels a more affordable way to get away for a couple of weeks, then, you know, look in your backyard.

SEGARRA: Right. I wonder, too, like, part of budget, besides money, is also time. Like, how much vacation time do you have? Do you have any tips for people who don't have that much vacation time?

ARIKOGLU: So I think if you look at the calendar and you look at where the holiday weekends fall, There are some tricks to being able to kind of, like, turn your limited number of vacation days into - kind of you can stretch it out if you bookend it with a holiday weekend or something like that. But on the flip side, it's also most expensive time to travel, right? There is an argument for choosing shoulder season, so that's not traveling to a destination when it's at its peak. And this is great for your own personal experience, but it's also in terms of helping that destination deal with overtourism, overcrowding. If we're talking about Europe, for example, the summers are getting hotter. So avoiding those really intense, hot, summer seasons can actually be really advantageous for your own travel plans.

SEGARRA: Yeah. That seems like maybe the next thing to consider as you're planning a big trip before you start looking at destinations is what time of year are you looking to travel?

ARIKOGLU: Definitely. And that's more of a luxury for some people because If you're having to navigate school holidays, then you're a little bit more limited. But again, it's sort of when you're thinking about carving out those goals and what you want to get out of the trip. Maybe it's the seasonality that's really important. Maybe it's all you want is hot weather and a beach. You know, if you're planning some summer travel, you could totally flip things on its head and go experience winter somewhere. I went to Patagonia when it was entering into their fall in Chile, and it was a really magnificent time to be there, and it was when New York City was going into spring. It felt like upside-down land to be choosing to do that, and it was so wonderful. It was great.

SEGARRA: Yeah. I think there's a lot of room for creativity there. And also, as you said, like, it opens up more possibilities if you consider going places during the shoulder season.

ARIKOGLU: And you get to be in a place and actually be in the place with the people who live there. One thing in August, if you go to Europe, everyone who lives there has, you know, gone off somewhere else on vacation to escape the heat and the tourists, and so, you know, you're in Rome with just all the other tourists and none of the Romans.

SEGARRA: All right, so takeaway two. Before you land on a destination, think about your constraints. What time of year do you plan to travel? For how long? What budget are you working with? If you're short on time, you can make use of holidays or pick a destination closer to home. If you're short on money, think creatively. You know, maybe you do a road trip through some parks or cities nearby.

SEGARRA: It seems like another thing to consider here is, how much do you like crowds? Because for me, it kind of ruins a trip or an experience if everywhere I go is super crowded. I get very overwhelmed by that and overstimulated.

ARIKOGLU: And it's also, you know, who are the crowds? Because there's been times when I've gone somewhere and I've gone and done the same bucket list site that everyone else is, and you're sort of standing there and you're thinking, What am I actually here for? Well, what is the purpose of this? What am I getting out of it? What am I giving to this destination other than just being another member of the crowd?

SEGARRA: Yeah. I think that's an important question, right? 'Cause, like, we have been talking about what are you looking to get out of it, for the most part. But there's another side to this - right? - and it's what am I giving? And also, what am I taking? Like, am I taking too much from this place?

ARIKOGLU: I think about that a lot. When you're planning, be really thoughtful about where you're spending your money. When you're choosing a hotel, is it a hotel that is locally owned? What restaurants are you booking? Where are you shopping? Where are you buying your souvenirs? You know, I think there's lots of ways to be really thoughtful about, you know, how you spend your money, and that can go into your budgeting, as well.

SEGARRA: I know there are certain places that at a certain time, at least, they said, please, tourists, like, please stop coming or stop coming during this time.

ARIKOGLU: Yeah. When a destination says that, I mean, it's something to be taken so seriously because they're usually destinations that have an infrastructure or an economy that really relies on tourism. So things have to have gotten pretty bad for a destination to say, take a beat, not right now, and listen to that, and, you know, the place will be better for it when you do go see it.

SEGARRA: I picture it as if you were, like, going to - going over, like, a friend's house uninvited, or, like, if they were like, please, today's not good. Like, our whole family's sick, like, we're all throwing up, and then you were still banging on the door, like, hey, what are you doing? Can I come stay over?

ARIKOGLU: I think that is a perfect analogy. Perfect. And no one wants to be that person.

SEGARRA: No.

ARIKOGLU: I'd hate to be that person.

SEGARRA: That'd be weird behavior.

ARIKOGLU: Yeah.

SEGARRA: Takeaway three, travel responsibly. Research the places you're interested in, and make sure they want tourists at the time you're looking to visit. When you're booking, consider putting your money toward the local economy rather than international chains. Also, learn about whatever destination you choose. Be open to the cultural practices and languages there. And be a respectful visitor.

Anything else that people would want to figure out before they start narrowing down or looking at destinations?

ARIKOGLU: I think it's also thinking about who you want to travel with. Someone can be your best friend, but they can be your worst roommate. I think travel's kind of the same, so kind of finding someone to travel with or a group of people to travel with who you're aligned with in the planning stage, rather than when you get there and then you suddenly discover you all want to do different things. So I think communicating right off the back what you all want out of the trip and what you're excited about and also being really honest with each other about finances.

If you're on a group trip, I mean, it's like splitting the bill, but a thousand times worse. And so I think if you can kind of, like, set some parameters at the start and be really honest about what you feel comfortable spending money on because inevitably, there is going to be some people on the trip who want to spend more money on some things than others.

SEGARRA: Yeah. And it seems like that conversation, there should be some form of that before you book anything.

ARIKOGLU: Yes, 100%. And, you know, I think even if you don't feel comfortable doing it, speaking up if something just feels too expensive.

SEGARRA: All right. So takeaway four, figure out who you're traveling with. You might prefer to travel alone, or if you're going with friends, partners, or family, just make sure you're on the same page about what you want from the trip - the pace, the activities and how much money you can spend.

SEGARRA: OK. So it sounds like we've given people a lot of things to consider before they choose a destination. Once they've done this soul searching, how can they start to find destinations that fit those desires and limitations?

ARIKOGLU: For me, part of the fun of travel planning is doing the research, whether it is a trusted travel publication or reading some books you love or going on to - you know, there's, like, a ton of just, like, online communities of people who love swapping travel tips and actually, I think, can be really helpful.

SEGARRA: Yeah. I think it can be helpful maybe to in the brainstorming stage to just, like, not go in too deep but just make a list of places that seem exciting to you and that might fit your parameters. Like, I have a Google Doc, and it's just, like, places that I would be really excited to go.

SEGARRA: When you are considering a destination, how helpful is social media - is - like, seeing where your friends are going or where influencers are going? Is it a good idea to follow those trends?

ARIKOGLU: I think it can be useful in picking things you want to do once you're there, particularly if it's, like, based around, like, big events or openings. You know, we have our best places to go list that runs every year. It could be, like, new train routes, new hiking routes, new museums that have opened, things that are happening in destinations centered around an anniversary. So, you know, kind of consulting those sorts of lists and rounds up as well can be very helpful. But I think, you know, going back to what we were talking about in terms of over tourism or overcrowding - you know, on social media, you will see people at the same spots time and time again. And they're usually spots where just around the corner, there's also something equally beautiful to see.

SEGARRA: Yeah. Like, I remember when Santorini was really popular. And it's like, whew - like, if you could actually see what was going on behind that photo, like, you would hate being there because it's so - it's just way too many people...

ARIKOGLU: Right. Right.

SEGARRA: ...All lining up to take a picture in - against that beautiful backdrop.

ARIKOGLU: Exactly. And, you know, it's Santorini. It's all beautiful. It's all amazing.

SEGARRA: OK. So takeaway five is to choose a destination. And cast a wide net when you're brainstorming 'cause you never know what's going to catch your eye. Also, Lale says, do your best to think outside of the current travel trends. Though you can use them for inspiration.

So once you've got a destination in mind, how can you start to sketch out the details of the trip? And I guess I should say, how much detail do you really need to figure out?

ARIKOGLU: So I was going to say, don't overschedule yourself, and don't overbook yourself. I think I've been guilty of doing that before, and then you realize that you have no downtime. It might seem like you're being really efficient, but you need a little bit of spontaneity on your trip. Don't overschedule. If there are a few key things you really want to do that you feel you will be crushed if you don't get to do it, then book it. Make sure that's arranged all in advance. So maybe it's finding one thing on each day of your trip. That's what you center your day around and you can frame your itinerary around that, but I wouldn't overschedule.

SEGARRA: Yeah. And then I think when you look at these things potentially sketched out on different days, then you say like, you know, that seems too busy. What's the most important to me here? Like, which of these activities do I want to book ahead?

ARIKOGLU: Right. You know, if you're suddenly realizing - you're like, I am cramming a lot in if I try to go to these three places, then choosing which one to let go.

SEGARRA: Yeah. 'Cause that's always a consideration, too. Like, if you're flying somewhere far, you might think, well, I'm already going to Poland, should I also do Germany?

SEGARRA: There's that impulse, you know? Or I'm going to Poland, so I want to see all of Poland. But that can make for a very frenetic kind of trip.

ARIKOGLU: And you wouldn't tell someone who was visiting America to be like, well, you've come all the way to America, so if you're going to New York, then you also need to go to New Orleans.

SEGARRA: Right, right. Exactly. That's Takeaway 6 - keep your schedule light and malleable. Lally recommends picking only one activity to do for each day of your trip and then building a flexible itinerary around those.

You know, it occurs to me that another element of a big trip when I'm going into them - I know that something's going to go awry during it.

ARIKOGLU: Always (laughter).

SEGARRA: Yeah.

SEGARRA: I remember being in Barcelona when I was in college. I went by myself for, like, a week. And I speak Spanish, but it wasn't fluent at the time. And I just got - I just missed being able to easily say what I wanted to say, and I went into, like, a Wendy's or something because I just wanted something kind of American. And I got some chicken nuggets. I couldn't think how to say nuggets in Spanish. Like, I was like, is that even a word, like, in Spanish, or did they just say nuggets? And I just broke and started speaking in English because I was trying to only speak Spanish. And I was like, I give up. Like, can I get some chicken nuggets, please?

ARIKOGLU: The true American in you comes out screaming at chicken nuggets in a foreign McDonald's.

SEGARRA: Yeah, yeah, give me my nuggies.

ARIKOGLU: (Laughter).

SEGARRA: Yeah, I just - like, sometimes you just need to go roll up into a ball and eat your chicken nuggies and be by yourself for a minute and then come back out, you know?

ARIKOGLU: Yeah. I mean, like, travel so much of the time is sort of, like, infantilizing because you're so powerless. But it's, like, the same in an airport. You're just sort of powerless at a certain extent when things go wrong. And I think my approach to it - to sort of very taxing and challenging air travel schedules, with connections and potential miss flights and lost luggage and all the things that come with that - is to sort of just give myself up to the airport gods, and just as soon as I'm, like, through TSA, just be like, what will be will be. I'll get there eventually and just, like, I'm powerless. And that's been, like, for me, quite liberating. And it also means that I'm not the person screaming at some poor gate agent when things go wrong.

SEGARRA: Yeah, it's a moment of - it's actually an opportunity for mindfulness. Like, I think that could even be helpful going into a big trip, to tell yourself, like, something is going to go wrong. Yeah, just keep that in mind.

ARIKOGLU: Oh, my God, so much of travel is about being tired and hungry.

SEGARRA: We're really selling this.

ARIKOGLU: I know.

SEGARRA: (Laughter).

ARIKOGLU: I'm like, my whole job is to travel. It's great.

SEGARRA: Isn't it terrible? Yeah.

SEGARRA: I try to remind myself, like - what is the point? - like, go back to those goals. What is the point of this? It's to have a good experience, to meet those needs, to give myself what I've been craving.

ARIKOGLU: Exactly. And I don't know. This sounds a little cheesy and a little trite, but anyone who gets to travel is really lucky. Ultimately, it's a real privilege that you get to do it. And it's such a freedom and it's such a special thing.Don't make it stressful.

SEGARRA: That's our final takeaway. Something on your trip is bound to go wrong. So once you're there, sit back and try to surrender. After all, traveling in the first place is a treat.

SEGARRA: OK, jet-setters, time for a recap. First, figure out what you want from this vacation. Decide your budget and time constraints. Commit to traveling ethically. Make sure you're aligned with the people you're traveling with. When you choose a destination, cast a wide net and have fun with the research. Don't overschedule yourself, and once you're there, relax and roll with the punches. For more LIFE KIT, check out our other episodes. We've got one on how to find cheap flights and another on how to pack your suitcase like a pro. You can find those at np.org/lifekit. And if you love LIFE KIT and you just cannot get enough, subscribe to our newsletter at np.org/lifekitnewsletter. Also, we love hearing from you, so if you have episode ideas or feedback you want to share, e-mail us at [email protected].

This episode of LIFE KIT was produced by Margaret Cirino. Our visuals editor is Beck Harlan and our digital editor is Malaka Gharib. Meghan Keane is our supervising editor and Beth Donovan is our executive producer. Our production team also includes Andee Tagle, Clare Marie Schneider and Sylvie Douglis. Engineering support comes from Robert Rodriguez. I'm Marielle Segarra. Thanks for listening.

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