Checklist for Backpackers
Opt for a travel loan if one time payment is difficult. Usually the interest rates are 15-18% per annum.
Opt for a travel loan if one time payment is difficult. Usually the interest rates are 15-18% per annum.
Know that interest free loans have an in-built cost. It might be charged elsewhere. It is cheaper to go for all-inclusive packages which includes airfare, accommodation, meals and sightseeing.
Compare apples to apples while comparing travel packages of tour operators. Check the fine print-research on type of hotels, accommodation provided (whether twin sharing or single room).
Foreign travel should be cheaper considering that the rupee has appreciated by 11% in ’07. Go for travel insurance (it comes for Rs 950 for a basic travel cover for short period) and is a must to cover medical and other travel related losses.
Check whether it’s the right time to visit a location. With winter setting in Europe, Far East and Australia are the hottest destinations this season for Indian tourists.
Know that interest free loans have an in-built cost. It might be charged elsewhere. It is cheaper to go for all-inclusive packages which includes airfare, accommodation, meals and sightseeing.
Compare apples to apples while comparing travel packages of tour operators. Check the fine print-research on type of hotels, accommodation provided (whether twin sharing or single room).
Foreign travel should be cheaper considering that the rupee has appreciated by 11% in ’07. Go for travel insurance (it comes for Rs 950 for a basic travel cover for short period) and is a must to cover medical and other travel related losses.
Check whether it’s the right time to visit a location. With winter setting in Europe, Far East and Australia are the hottest destinations this season for Indian tourists.
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