Blog Carnival: Practical Pointers from Travel Pros

Sometimes one small piece of helpful advice can make a huge difference in the quality of your trip. Ferne Arfin, About.com Guide to United Kingdom Travel, has assembled Practical Pointers from Travel Pros. Ferne has gathered these great tips from across About.com's Travel Channel. When you have a few minutes, sit back and enjoy 33 very down-to-earth suggestions for better travel.

A few examples:

• Top 10 Items You'll Be Glad You Packed
• Surviving A Car Trip with Kids
• Before You Take Anything From Your Hotel Room
• Avoiding Pickpockets and Petty Theft
• 12 Money Saving Mealtime Ideas
• 10 Tips for Planning a First Trip to Europe

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