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Name: Joel Widzer
Job: Travel Strategist
Summary: As a travel strategist, Joel Widzer has helped countless travelers with his no-holds-barred approach to travel and through his book, "The Penny Pincher's Passport to Luxury Travel" (currently entering it's third edition). When not traveling to the far corners of the globe, Mr. Widzer writes a travel column for Tripso.com and MSNBC and has been interviewed by numerous publications including The New York Times, USA Today, CNN, and The Fox News Channel.
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 Protecting Your Home While You're Away 
  1. Joel Widzer
  2. How can I secure my home before I leave on a trip? 
  3. Should I hide a key near my front door? 
  4. How I can appear to be at home when I'm not? 
  5. Who should I tell I'm going on vacation? 
  6. What should I do with my valuables before I leave? 
 Travel Insurance 
  1. Joel Widzer
  2. What is 'travel insurance'? 
  3. Do I need travel insurance? 
  4. What kinds of travel insurance are there? 
  5. What is 'personal property insurance'? 
  6. When do I need personal property insurance? 
  7. What is 'trip cancellation insurance'? 
  8. When is it a good idea to get trip cancellation insurance? 
  9. What factors should I consider when getting trip cancellation insurance? 
  10. Do I need additional medical insurance when traveling? 
  11. How do I get travel medical insurance? 
 Travel Health Precautions 
  1. Joel Widzer
  2. How do I pack prescription drugs when I travel? 
  3. Should my prescription drugs go in my checked luggage or my carry on? 
  4. Should I bring extra prescription drugs with me on my long vacation? 
  5. What if I run out of my prescription drug while away from home? 
  6. How can I get the right prescription drugs when I'm abroad? 
  7. Will I run into trouble getting my prescription drugs through customs? 
  8. What is a 'vaccination'? 
  9. When do I need a vaccination? 
  10. How can I find out which countries require a vaccination? 
  11. Are there any vaccinations I should consider just to be safe? 
  12. How can I stay healthy when I travel? 
  13. How do foreign hospitals compare to those in the US? 
 Travel Money 
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  2. How much money should I bring with me on a trip? 
  3. Where should I store money when traveling? 
  4. Where should I keep money on me when I travel? 
  5. Should I use a money belt or pouch when traveling? 
  6. Should I exchange money into foreign currencies before I travel internationally? 
  7. Will my ATM card work internationally? 
  8. What is an 'exchange rate'? 
  9. Where can I find the best exchange rates? 
  10. How can I easily compute the value of an item in a foreign currency? 
  11. What are the best ways to pay for things while traveling? 
  12. When traveling should I use my credit cards or travelers checks? 
 Preparing For A Road Trip 
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  2. How do I know if my car is ready for a road trip? 
  3. What kind of maintenance does my car need before a road trip? 
  4. Should I rent a car for a road trip? 
  5. What items should I bring on a road trip? 
  6. What is a 'CB radio'? 
  7. Where can I get maps for my road trip? 
 Travel Gadgets 
  1. Joel Widzer
  2. What gadgets should I bring with me when traveling? 
  3. Should I bring my laptop on vacation? 
  4. What is an 'international electrical adapter'? 
  5. What is a 'GPS' system? 
  6. How can I find out if my cell phone will work where I'm going? 
  7. Should I rent a phone for my vacation abroad? 
  8. What is a 'satellite phone'? 
  9. What is an 'international calling card'? 
  10. Should I travel with an alarm clock? 
  11. What is a 'water purifier'? 
  12. What are the dangers of foreign water? 
  13. How can I keep my luggage safe while traveling? 
 Prepare To Travel 
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  2. What do I need to do before I leave for a trip? 
  3. How long before a trip should I start preparing? 
  4. What are the differences between domestic and international travel? 
  5. What type of documents are needed to travel? 
  6. Can I drive a car in other countries? 
 U.S. Passports 
  1. Joel Widzer
  2. What is a 'passport'? 
  3. When do I need a passport? 
  4. How do I get a US passport? 
  5. How long does it take to get a passport after I've applied for one? 
  6. How long does a passport last? 
  7. What happens if I lose my passport or it expires while I'm traveling abroad? 
 Travel Visas And Permits 
  1. Joel Widzer
  2. What is a 'visa'? 
  3. When do I need a visa? 
  4. What are the different kinds of visas? 
  5. How long does it take to get a visa? 
  6. How do I get a visa? 
  7. What is a visa service? 
  8. Do I have to have a 'permit' to travel to certain areas of the world? 
  9. How do I know if my trip requires an additional permit? 
 Preparing For Business Trips 
  1. Joel Widzer
  2. How should I plan for my business trip? 
  3. What special items should I bring on a business trip? 
  4. What's the best luggage to bring on a business trip? 
  5. Should I bring my briefcase when I travel for work? 
  6. Are the rules for dressing different if I work in an international business? 
  7. What's the secret to successful business travel? 
  8. How can I save money on my business trip? 
  9. What's the best way to get upgrades on my business trips? 
 Packing For Cruises And Resorts 
  1. Joel Widzer
  2. What type of wardrobe should I pack for a cruise or resort vacation? 
  3. What is 'resort casual'? 
  4. What's the difference between day clothing and night clothing on a cruise or at a resort? 
  5. What are some special items I might need on a cruise? 
  6. How many bags can I bring with me on a cruise? 
  7. What mistakes do people make when packing for a cruise or resort vacation? 
  8. If a resort or cruise offers golf, or skiing, should I bring my own equipment? 
 Packing For The Great Outdoors 
  1. Joel Widzer
  2. How should I plan for an outdoor vacation? 
  3. How should I pack if I'm going on an outdoor adventure? 
  4. What kinds of clothing should I bring on an outdoor adventure? 
  5. What is one clothing item I shouldn't get caught without when I'm camping? 
  6. What special items should I pack for an outdoor adventure? 
 Packing For Family Vacations 
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  2. Should I pack for my children? 
  3. What type of clothing should I bring for my child when traveling? 
  4. What type of equipment do I need for my child when traveling? 
  5. How many toys should I bring for my children? 
  6. How can I plan to keep my child fed ahead of time before traveling? 
  7. How can I keep my child healthy when traveling? 
  8. What are some special items I should bring with me if I'm traveling with children? 
 Luggage 
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  2. What kinds of luggage should I use? 
  3. Is it better to use one big piece of luggage or several smaller pieces? 
  4. What is a 'Pullman' suitcase? 
  5. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a Pullman when traveling? 
  6. What is a 'garment bag'? 
  7. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a garment bag? 
  8. What is a 'satchel bag'? 
  9. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a satchel bag? 
  10. What is a 'duffel bag'? 
  11. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a duffle bag? 
  12. What is a 'roller board'? 
  13. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a roller board? 
 Toiletry Kits 
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  2. What basic bathroom items should I bring with me on a trip? 
  3. What bathroom items can I expect a hotel to provide? 
  4. Are there additional grooming items I might need when traveling? 
  5. Should my toiletry kit go in my luggage or in my carry-on bag? 
  6. What should I do if my bathroom items are in large bottles? 
  7. What should I look for in a toiletry bag? 
 Your Packing Strategy 
  1. Joel Widzer
  2. When should I start to pack for a trip? 
  3. Should I pack extra accessories on a trip? 
  4. What tools could I use to help me pack? 
  5. How should I pack my clothes? 
  6. What's the best packing method? 
  7. What should I do with the little items I need to pack? 
  8. How many pairs of shoes should I bring on vacation? 
  9. Should I carry-on my bags or check them? 
  10. What items are unnecessary when traveling? 
 The Right Clothes To Travel 
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  2. How much clothing do I need for my trip? 
  3. What is 'versatile clothing'? 
  4. Are certain fabrics better for traveling? 
  5. How can I know my clothing needs before I travel? 
  6. Is it a good idea to buy clothes while traveling? 
 Packing Don'ts 
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  2. What are the biggest mistakes people make when packing? 
  3. Does a new trip mean I should buy a new wardrobe? 
  4. What items should I leave at home when I travel? 
  5. What items do most people generally forget to pack? 
  6. Can my checked luggage be locked and secure? 
  7. What are the reasons my bag might be held by the TSA when I travel? 
  8. What's the secret to getting through airport security easily? 
  9. How can I avoid excess baggage charges? 

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