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But knowing how to travel safely, affordably and efficiently is just as important as deciding where you want to go. Articles & Resources Sort By : Guide Picks | Alphabetical | Recent 10 Safety Tips for Seniors Using Public Transportation Public transportation is an economical way to travel, but public transportation can pose challenges for seniors. These tips can make public transportation safer. 10 Tips for Traveling with Grandchildren How to travel with grandchildren - plan a trip that that you and your grandchildren will enjoy, and create memories that last a lifetime. 10 Tips for Women Traveling Alone With more women traveling alone, it is important to plan ahead for travel safety. These 10 simple tips will improve safety for women travelers. 6 Tips for Safe Winter Driving Winter driving saftey, including instructions and videos on safe winter driving, vehicle maintenance, and coping with common roadside emergencies. Adventure Travel for Seniors ElderTreks, an adventure travel company designed specifically for people 50 and older, offers extraordinary experiences for mature travelers in more than 50 countries. Airport Security - How to Take Medication through Airport Security Traveling with medication is easier when you follow these tips for taking medication through airport security checkpoints. Baby Boomers Create RV Travel Boom - Why is RV Travel So Popular? There's a boom in RV travel - find out why baby boomers love RV travel. Best Credit Cards for Frequent Fliers Should you try to stretch your travel dollars by getting a credit card that offers frequent flier miles? Before you decide, let About.com Budget Travel Guide Mark Kahler lead you through the pros and cons of bank cards, airline cards, and the benefits and terms of each. Cruising: What to Know, Where to Go Looking for a new way to see the world? Consider cruising. Cruises offer good value for your travel dollar and range from frugal to fabulous. Learn everything you need to plan your first cruise with this four-part article by Linda Garrison, your Guide to Cruises on About.com. Elderhostel Combines Travel and Education for Seniors Elderhostel is one of the best travel values around for seniors who are 55 and older, combining unique travel and learning experiences at affordable prices. Good Personal Hygiene: Don't Leave Home Without It When youre on a cruise, frequent hand washing and other measures may make the difference between shipboard illness and shipboard romance. Home Exchange - Cut Travel Costs and Increase Fun with Home Exchange Home exchange helps you cut travel costs without sacrificing comfort and convenience. Try home exchange for a thrifty way to travel. How to Avoid Jet Lag - Preventing Jet Lag is Easy if You Follow These Simple Steps Don't let lag can spoil the first few days of your trip. To avoid jet lag, follow these simple steps. How to Buy an RV - Plan carefully to make sound RV buying decisions An RV is a major purchase; do your homework to make sure you get the best RV deal on the RV model that's right for you. How to Rent an RV - RV rentals are a great way to try RV travel Whether this is your first RV rental, or you love RV travel and are thinking about buying an RV, here are tips to help your RV rental go smoothly. Make a Vacation Healthcare - Plan Ahead for Traveling with Medication and Medical Supplies This vacation healthcare checklist will help you plan a healthy travel adventure. Be prepared for travel and take the right medication and supplies with this vacation healthcare checklist. Make the Most of Your Travel Adventures Your travel experiences, and the memories you create, depend in large part on whether you approach your trip as a tourist, a traveler or an explorer. Ron Gross, an About.com columnist on adult education and lifelong learning, explains the difference and offers advice to help you enliven your journey. Pet Travel - Should Your Pet Travel with You? Can your pet travel with you? Options to consider regarding pet travel and pet sitters. RV Travel - Should You Rent or Buy Your RV? Is RV travel right for you? How to decide whether to buy an RV or rent an RV. Tips for Driving in Rain Driving in rain can be a challenge - especially for seniors with vision problems. These driving tips will help you get there safely. Travel Discount - How Find Outstanding Senior Travel Discounts Travel discount - step-by-step guide to finding the best travel discounts and senior travel discounts available. Travel Packing Tips for Airport Security These travel packing tips will reduce airport security delays and make sure your bags get to your destination with you. 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New Zealand society is sophisticated, and multicultural, and the honesty and friendliness of New Zealanders will impress you! - http://www.motorhome-rental-new-zealand.com New Zealand General Information Location : Oceania, islands in the South Pacific Ocean, southeast of Australia Capital : Wellington Area : 268,680 sq km Population : 3,951,300 (2003) Language : English (official) and Maori (official) Climate : Temperate with sharp regional contrasts Highest point : Aoraki-Mount Cook 3,754 m Currency : New Zealand dollar (NZD) Electricity : 230 Volts with a 3 flat pinned plug Drive : On the left New Zealand’s awesome landscapes, lush forests, amazing wildlife and pleasant climate make it a mecca for many outdoor activitity enthusiasts, and a great place to relax. New Zealand society is sophisticated, and multicultural, and the honesty and friendliness of New Zealanders will impress you. Over one half of New Zealand's unique and beautiful landscape is protected by conservation parks and reserves. There are 14 National Parks to visit and many of them offer outdoors actitivites such as hiking, climbing, skiing, fishing, canoeing and white-water rafting. You can even try gold mining in the Westland National Park. You could visit your favourite Kiwi film locations. New Zealand became the fabulous Middle Earth in The Lord of the Rings Trilogy . Eastland was the setting for the charming film "Whale Rider" and the wild west coast is the dramatic backdrop for "Perfect Strangers". New Zealand is about to hit the Silver Screen again as Narnia ! Whether it is for the amazing scenery, the excellent food and wine, or the wonderful Kiwi people, your visit to New Zealand will be an unforgettable one ! 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LODGING2.Please tell us hoe much (if anything) you spent on lodging while traveling to and from [site] and while at [site]. $ Hotels/Motels/Inns/Tourist Homes/Bed & Breakfasts $ Rental Homes/Cottages/Cabins $ Camping Site (RV/Tent/Camper) $ Other (please specify)2. FOOD AND BEVERAGE3.How much did you spend on this trip (including all food expenses incurred during travel to the site, onsite, and travel home) for: $ Food purchased at a store for carryout $ Beverages purchased at a store for carryout $ Food and drinks consumed at restaurants and bars3. TRANSPORTATION4.Please tell us how much you spent on the following items: (a) while preparing for the trip or for trip related expenses on your return, (b) while traveling and from the site, and (c) while at the site.Expenditure(a) while preparing for the trip or for trip related expenses on your return(b) while traveling to and from the site(c) while at the siteAuto/RV/boat gas & oilAuto/RV/repair & servicesBoat repair & servicesParking fees & TollsBoat fares and Ferries (not fishing)Auto/RV/other recreational Vehicle RentalTaxi FaresBus FaresPackage toursAny other bus fareTrain FaresAny other train faresAirline FaresPackage toursAny other airline fares4. RECREATION ACTIVITIESi GENERAL ACTIVITY EXPENDITURES Please indicate the amount you spent on each of the following general expenses for this trip. $ Rental fees for recreation equipment $ Entrance fees, launch fees, etc. $ Guide services, ski tours, or outfitters $ Admission to motion pictures, theaters, amusement parks and other commercial amusements (bowling, billiards, dancing, skating, golf, etc.) $ Other (specify)ii BOATING6.Did you rent a boat on this trip?NoYES If NO, pleaseif YES, how much did you spend in rental fees?go to the next question$ (per day)How many days did you rent the boat? days7.How much did you spend in [specified year] on:Boat payments $ Boat maintenance$ Boat repairs$ Boat insurance$ (While the above question could be used in face-to-face and telephone interviewing, the nature of the question requires the respondent to consider carefully before responding. As a result, the question, as written, would be most appropriate in a self-report format.)8.How much did you spend on this trip for boat fuel? $___________ iii FISHING9.What was the dollar amount you spent on this trip for:Tackle $ Bait $ Licenses$ Please tell us how much you spent on the following items (a) while preparing for the trip or for trip related expenses on your return, (b) while traveling to and from the site, and (c) while at the site.Expenditure(a) while preparing for the trip or for trip related expenses on your return(b) while traveling to and from the site(c) while at the siteCut baitFishing lines and fly linesAuto/RV/other recreational5. MISCELLANEOUS EXPENDITURES11.Please tell us hoe much you spent on the following items (a) while preparing for the trip or for trip related expenses on your return, (b) while traveling to and from the site, and (c) while at the site. Expenditure(a) while preparing for the trip or for trip related expenses on your return(b) while traveling to and from the site(c) while at the siteFilm purchasesClothing and footwear for hunting and fishingClothing and footwear other than for hunting and fishingSouvenirs, gifts (not clothing)Personal services (Barber, laundry, etc.)Business services (plumbing, electrical, telephone)Vaccinations and health services (physicians, dentists, hospitals)other (specify: _______________)C. PAST EXPENDITURES1. RECREATION ACTIVITIESi. BOATINGFor each of the following categories, what is the total amount you have spent during the past 12 months in your country of residence and outside your county of residence?In your county Outside your of residence countyMotor boats, not rubber $___________ $___________Non-motorized boats, not rubber$___________ $___________Rubber boats$___________ $___________Boat engines, outboard motors$___________ $___________Boat trailers$___________ $___________Boat storage and slip fees$___________ $___________Boat Insurance $___________ $___________Boat accessories$___________ $___________Licenses/registration$___________ $___________Water skis and accessories$___________ $___________ Other boating cost (Please specify: __________________________) $___________ $___________ii. FISHING13.For each of the following categories, what is the total amount you have spent during the past 12 months anywhere and in your country of residence?Fishing clothing (vests, hats, glasses, etc., not boots $ _____________Rubber boots, waders$ Fishing equipment (rods, reels, poles, creels, lures, hooks, etc) $ Annual fishing licenses$ Day permits and special licenses$ Other fishing costs, (Please specify: ) $ iii. CAMPING14.For each of the following categories, what is the total amount you have spent during the past 12 months anywhere and in your country of residence?Tents, sleeping bags, and backpacks$ Other camping equipment (Specify: )$ Camping recreational vehicle: $ Camping vehicle insurance:$ Camping vehicle storage:$ Other camping vehicle costs (Specify: _________) $ PAGE 4 ! 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