At GuestQuest, we’ve heard great travel tips over the years. Here are five we’d like to share with you:

Travel Tip #1: If you have to travel alone, be alert to your surroundings. Always keep your cell phone close to you and avoid carrying a purse that could be easily grabbed. If you must go out late at night, be especially cautious when in an area you don’t know well.

Travel Tip #2: When you’re at your family vacation getaway, don’t give in to your appetite too often. Many people indulge while on trips and wind up suffering with stomach aches and headaches. Be wise and choose your foods carefully.

Travel Tip #3: Ask for the best price. When you call to make a reservation for your next fun family vacation, just inquire as to whether the price you’re being offered is the best deal they can make. Certainly, they might say they can’t go any lower, but you’ll never know unless you bring up the subject.

Travel Tip #4: Pack lightly. If there’s one thing that can rapidly ruin a fun family vacation, it’s too much luggage! Bring only what you need and remember that you can probably buy some necessities at your family vacation destination.

Travel Tip #5: Stay hydrated while at the beach. Too many people unnecessarily experience heat exhaustion (or, in more extreme cases, heat stroke) because they drink too little water while at the ocean or lake. Keep a water bottle with you at all times.

GuestQuest hopes all your travels are fun, safe and exciting!