The Transportation Museum Andrew Mancini, Director
Guests really enjoyed the museum's main exhibit, Around the World with Trip Planning. Get a recap of the helpful information and different components to the exhibit. Scroll down to learn about helpful travel websites and what travel agents do. You can also learn some travel and packing tips and read about busted travel myths!
Transportation Museum 2015 > Around the World with Trip Planning
Helpful Websites
Which websites are the most helpful when you're booking a flight? Hotel? We find TripAdvisor, SmarterTravel, and Hotwire to be helpful.
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Interactive World Map
Where have you traveled to? Where do you want to go? Guests placed pins on these destinations, and you can, too. Click here to list your own destination. We found that Europe and Australia were popular places to visit, while Asia, South America, and Canada wasn't too popular.
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What's SmarterTravel?
One website can help you save money, learn some interesting tips, and plan an awesome trip. That website is SmarterTravel.
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VRBO, Airbnb, TripAdvisor
In this museum exhibit, we compare three different accomodation websites. Find out the pros and cons to booking through these sites, and our conclusion to the best site.
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What do Travel Agents do?
Kelly Rubingh, of Family Travel, taught us more information about travel agents and how they can help you save money on your next trip.
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Travel Survey
Where would you travel in California? In the west? In the United States? In the world? Take a look at our survey and then submit your answers.
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Travel Tips
We asked museum guests to share their own travel tips, and here's what they said:
"Good night sleep before trip"
"Keep a toiletries bag packed with items ready to go. When you come home, refill/restock what you need. It saves time and space!"
"Keep a small travel bag with the essentials--bandaids, sunscreen stick, lip balm, etc..."
"If you check-in other bags, pack an extra set of clothes, toothbrush and any other immediate necessities in your carry-on bag."
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TripTips
We shared some handy travel tips that will save you time and money on your next trip. For more tips, search "Travel Tips" on Google.
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Packing Tips
On Wow Air, each carry-on bag over 11 pounds costs $38. And each checked bag? $67! Learn how to save money--and space--with these helpful packing tips.
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Travel Myths
Learn the truth behind some travel myths, which, in turn, can help you save money on your next vacation.
What are some false myths? >
