Arthur Frommer Online: To the 10 great Myths of Travel listed in an earlier post, here are 17 more (suggested by my daughter, Pauline)

Aug 2, 2007

To the 10 great Myths of Travel listed in an earlier post, here are 17 more (suggested by my daughter, Pauline)

1) That there's any such thing as a "free trip" (like the free accommodations in return for attending a Time Share speech, followed by unacceptable pressures); 2) That you save money by booking travel at the last minute; 3) That it's a good idea to get currency for the destination before you leave home; 4) That there are ways to avoid jetlag; 5) That the French are extremely rude to travelers; 6) That the rooms are more comfortable in expensive hotels; 7) That Las Vegas is a family destination; 8) That volunteering to be bumped from a flight is an effective money-making tactic …

9) That buying a travel agent's card gets you discounts for travel; 10) That taking a taxi will save you time; 12) That a hotel claiming to be a "spa" has extensive fitness facilities; 13) That a four star hotel is actually "deluxe"' 14) That you should order the prix fixe meal when dining abroad; 15) That you should buy shore excursions in advance from the cruiselines; 16) That the best way to properly see a destination is to buy an escorted group tour; 17) That you can book a cruise from the dock a couple of hours before it leaves,

Anybody want to endorse or challenge these 17 myths?

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