Travel Tips: What to pack for a trip + Tips and tricks

Photo Credit: Think Stock/ Getty Images

Hi everyone!

Overpacking is one of the most frequent travel dilemmas us travelers face, together with its unfortunate sibling, Underpacking.

Here at Summit Travels International, we want to make most travel experiences hassle and problem free. This post will most likely be useful for everyone who wants to travel. Be it here in the Philippines or for International Destinations.

Travel Tip Number 1:

Determine the average temperature of your destination and bring APPROPRIATE clothing. For example, Beijing during winter is super cold with or without snow, so do not forget to bring your winter coats!

Walking Shoes - Comfort OVER Style

Travel Tip Number 2:

Always bring good WALKING shoes. Yes, COMFORT over STYLE is highly important if you plan to do a lot of walking. But, you may bring flexible dress shoes/low heeled shoes for night outs.

It's better to be prepared - Always bring travel medicines!

Travel Tip Number 3:

Basic medicines - fever reducers, pain relievers, maintenance medicines etc. It's better to be prepared. ALWAYS.

Having said that, here's a basic packing list for a trip:

1. Walking shoes

2. Toiletries (female paraphernalia, moisturizer, sunblock, shampoo - travel sized of course/ If you can afford to buy it abroad, that would be better)

3. Dress shirt/slacks/ and for ladies: a dress in a safe color and classic silhoette - one you can wear while seeing the sights/ going out at night

4. Dress shoes (for females, comfortable and stylish wedges can double as day and party footwear)

5. Umbrella/ Waterproof jacket. Trust me. Umbrellas are much more expensive overseas. I've bought a simple black umbrella in the UK for 9 pounds.What a waste.

6. Simple T-shirts that can be spruced up with accessories (for females) - rolled to prevent wrinkles

Dark Jeans - Every travelers best friend!

7. Dark Jeans - For casual days / night outs (just pair it with dressy tops and shoes)

8. Crackers (for your day bag; this may be a life saver during long walking trips)

9. Photocopies of your passport/travel documents

10. Lightweight Towel - microfiber towels are light and dry fast /Sarong

11. Medicines

12. Journal/Notebook and Pen

13. Light Jacket / Plain Scarf

14. Camera/Slim paperback for downtimes

15. Underwear

16. Flip Flops

17. A Universal Adapter

ALWAYS bring a Universal Travel Adapter - not necessarily PRADA :)

18. Extra Bag (lightweight Eco bags can be highly helpful when storing knick knacks and extra "pasalubong")

Lightweight Eco Bags - For random stuff.

There you have it, if you want to add more Travel tips you may post it as a comment below!

Thanks!

P.S

Hong Kong Promo packages and Affordable US Tickets are now available! Contact Summit Travels International for more details!

Like us on Facebook for updated rates and promos! Summit Travels International

Read More

Cheap Travel Package: Hong Kong Packages + US Tickets via Korean Air

US Tickets via Korean Air :

Manila - LA/SFO/SEA : $1,120 + Philippine Travel Tax

========================================

Hong Kong + Shenzhen Package

3D2N - $190 minimum 3 passengers

=====================================

Contact us now!

6613917

Official Site

YM:summittravels08

Email: summittravels08@yahoo.com / summittravels08@gmail.com

For promos and updates, follow us on twitter: SummitTravels

Read More

It's Officially Summer!

Happy Hot Summer from Summit Travels International

Read More

Travel Tips: How to book promo fares and packages

It's been a long time since we've last posted our Travel Tips. And since it's the high season for travel we've experienced a huge number of booking requests/inquiries about promo fares and promo packages, To address this and also help out travelers, Here's a few tips on how to get the lowest fares and packages for your planned summer getaway.

1. Book 3 or more months in advance!

Promo packages are made/pre-booked around 3-6 months in advance by travel agents. As these are subject to availability, the earlier you book, the higher your chance to get the lowest packages!

2. If you plan on going on vacation during the HOLY WEEK, Contact your travel agent at the start of the year, or better yet the year before.

Holy week packages are extremely hard to get. Early bookings will ensure that you have reserved rooms during the peak season.

3. Book promo fares online!

If you see 1 peso fares/ 40 peso fares online, and you have a credit card, Buy tickets asap! These are HIGHLY subject to availability and change daily. 1 peso fares today, may become 1,000 fares tomorrow.

4. Buy Packages/Airfares/Hotel Accommodations during February and August

These are LOW SEASONS for travel. Overseas tour/travel operators lower their rates and give freebies (ex. Free Disney tour, Ocean Park)

Remember, affordable travel packages are available seasonally, you should just know WHERE and WHEN to look!

Happy Travels!

Read More

Summit Travels International has moved to a bigger and more accessible location!

click image to enlarge

Official Website: http://summittravels.site50.net

Follow us on Twitter : http://twitter.com/SummitTravels

Summit Travels International : Facebook Page

Read More

FAQS: Booking Procedures, Office Hours, Services, Contact Information

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q: How do we book tours/ packages with your company?

A: Contact our team and specify your destination, travel dates and budget. We'll do everything to create something that would fit your specifications.

OFFICE HOURS: 9AM- 7PM

Mondays - Saturdays (Except Holidays)

You can easily contact us through the following:

Email: summittravels08@yahoo.com/gmail.com

Live Chat: http://summittravels.site50.net

Follow us on Twitter for Rate Updates and Promos - SummitTravels

YM: summittravels08 

Tel/Fax : (+632) 661 3917

Q: Do you accept credit cards? If not, what are the PAYMENT METHODS available?

A: Unfortunately no, we do not accept credit cards. You can send us checks dated at least a week before your departure, CASH and Bank deposits

Q: Do you book local (Philippine) tours or hotels?

A: Yes, please contact our team for more info

Q: Can you book us with hotels only?

A: Of course, please specify your preferred hotel class/ budget and number of days and we'll find one for you

Q: Are there cancellation charges?

A: Yes, if you have already deposited the initial payment and we have already booked with our partner companies. Please contact any team member for clarifications and other questions

Q: What countries do not require TOURIST VISAS for Filipino Citizens?

A: Click here to go to our INFO POST about this topic

(Additional FAQS)

1. Twin-sharing/ Triple-sharing? What does that mean?

Twin-sharing pertains to the room type assigned for the package. This means that 2 people will share a room, given a specified per person rate. For example, Php 15,000 Hongkong 3D2N tour based on TWIN SHARING = 2 people in 1 room ; Php 15,000 per person . Triple sharing = 3 people in1 room.

2. Why do we have to go on a Compulsary tour? Can I just avail of the accommodation and ticket package?

Compulsary tours are usually included in super budget travel packages. Sponsor establishments in the destination usually help make the package tour super CHEAP. Yes, you can book Accommodation, Airfare and Transfer only bookings. But these are priced relatively higher as there are no sponsors.

3. Why do we have to deposit before the final booking?

The deposit serves as your guarantee to us that you're really decided and will go on the trip. This serves as a safety net for our company as once we FINALIZE your booking we are required to pay as soon as possible. Even if we have not received your full payment.

4. Where can we contact you?

You can email us through summittravels08@yahoo.com or call us at (+632) 6613917 (weekdays, 10am-6pm) you can also fill out a quotation request form at our Official Website: Summit Travels International

Read More

Cheap Travel Package: New Year Sale from Summit Travels International

To Celebrate the New Year we bring you the best Travel Deals in the Market Today!

All rates below are inclusive of the following:

Hotel Accommodations

Transfers

City Tour

Roundtrip Airfare

Breakfast

Bangkok 4D3N via PAL - Php15,000

Singapore 3D2N via PAL - Php 16,000

Hong Kong 3D2N via HK Express - Php 8,800

Official Website -> http://summittravels.site5o.net

Contact us NOW!

summittravels08@yahoo.com

summittravels08@gmail.com

YM: summittravels08

Cellphone: 09209834604 and 07

Read More

WE ARE MOVING!!

Summit Travels International

is moving to a BIGGER and BETTER location!

We are very excited about this event, and we'd like to invite you to come visit us soon.

Keep checking back for updates!

Read More

Roundtrip US Tickets via Korean Air starts at $460

Roundtrip US Tickets via Korean Air

starts at
Los Angeles or San Francisco : $460 (plus taxes)

and
New York: $740 (plus taxes)

Rates are subject to availability and may change without prior notice.

Contact us now at 655 85 64 / summittravels08@yahoo.com for more info
or
Click HERE to view our Online Request Form

Read More

USA and Canada oneway airfare starts @ $300

Summit Travels International'sUS and Canada Oneway Promo 2009
(Ticketing Period: November 1 -30 2009)
Rates start at $300

Travel Period: Between Nov. 1 - Dec 31 2009 via EVA AIR
Stopover: Taipei
Destinations applicable: Los Angeles or San Francisco / Vancouver

Seats are subject to availability! Contact us now at 6558564 / 5700296

Tickets can be used by the ff:

• Normal one way passengers
• Seaman
• Contract workers
• 1st time immigrants

Read More