Great travel tips from your TV
Many people do not get the opportunity to travel much, due to work, family and other obligations in life. For people who haven’t yet traveled the world, planning any trip can be exhausting and overwhelming. Everyone has different opinions and ideas about what is best, but those ideas may not be the best for you.
You could check out every travel book from the library, or scour the Internet for the best advice, but why not use your nightly leisure time to your advantage instead? This list complies some of the best travel shows for inexperienced travelers, so you can sit back and relax while you plan your next trip with ease.
Most television providers, like http://www.saveontvdirect.com will have these shows, or you can find them on the Internet. Check your local listings to find times.
Destination Showdown
This show is ideal for someone struggling to decide where to go on your next travel excursion. The show compares two different travel sites in a “showdown” and picks a winner. You don’t have to go to the place that wins each time, of course, but it is helpful to see the pros and cons of each place. From there, you can decide for yourself which place would be a better fit for you. Decision made!
Travel 911
Travel 911 is exactly described by its title. The show explains how to avoid, prevent or survive travel mishaps and emergencies. Not only is this great travel advice for new travelers, many seasoned travel experts will also be able to pick up a new trick or two. The show also offers great everyday life advice on things such as identity theft, which is helpful to everyone, traveler or not! Better to be over prepared than to be the victim of identity theft.
Best of the Road
This series is great for those of us to like to travel off the beaten path. The program takes viewers to small towns across the nation, exploring the best of what “small town USA” has to offer those of us just passing through. If you are looking for a break from big city life, watch this show for a few ideas.
Man vs. Food
We all need to eat, when on vacation or not, so why not try something exciting? This show takes viewers across the US to find the best local eateries, and concurring food challenges along the way. To get an authentic, local experience in whatever city to visit, first visit Man vs. Food to find a restaurant that will satisfy.
When Vacations Attack
Yes, it can be morbid and terrifying, but these stories can be great cautionary tales for people who are new to travel. Try to not let the stories in this show deter you from any travel, but use the ideas to keep you from making the same mistakes when you head out on your next vacation. But if you need to separate yourself completely, use this show for its pure entertainment purposes.
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