The CTD Team's Best Travel Tips
As part of our ongoing commitment to providing the best experiences for our guests, we reached out to the CTD team to gather some of their favorite travel tips - as travel experts, our staff knows the ins and outs of smooth, memorable trips. Their advice is simply too good not to share! From practical insights to clever hacks, these tips will make your next adventure even better.
"If I’m staying at a hotel that doesn’t offer breakfast, I’ll bring a few oatmeal packets in my suitcase. All you have to do is get hot water from your room or a local coffee shop and you have a low-cost, hearty, and convenient meal."
– Andrea
President
"When looking for cheap flights, use apps like Expedia and Hopper to identify the best deals, but then always book the flight directly through the airline's website to ensure you have access to customer service and can easily manage any changes or issues with your flight."
– Grace
Marketing Manage
"Get TSA PreCheck! It will be a breeze going through security. You don’t need to take anything out of your bag or take your shoes off in the security line. With PreCheck the line is usually much shorter and takes a lot less time. Purchasing TSA PreCheck was some of the best money I’ve ever spent!"
- Lauren
Senior Tour Planner
"I always bring a deck of cards with me when I travel! It’s a great way to fill travel time or connect with new people!"
– Laura
Tour Planner
"After returning from an international trip, the last thing you want to do is wait in line at passport control. The Mobile Passport Control app, will streamline reentry into the U.S. at participating airports. Upon arrival, create a profile with your passport info, take a photo, and answer questions related to customs and border protection. Then look for the MPC processing lane for quick entry."
– Laney
Tour Planner
"For each trip I go on I always keep a scan or photo of important documents such as my passport and ID on my phone, just in case I were to lose something!"
- Molly
Tour Planner
"When traveling, it's a good idea to carry cash, as not all businesses accept cards. Small shops, markets, and remote areas may rely on cash for transactions. Having cash on hand ensures you’re prepared for unexpected situations and can make small purchases or tips more easily."
- Ryan
Guest Services Coordinator
"Bring a Powerbank/Battery to carry with you. It might be heavy but if you are using your phone as a camera your battery will die quickly, and you can’t always count on getting to an outlet."
– Matt
Reservations Coordinator
"Using packing cubes with daily outfits packed together always makes moving from hotel to hotel a breeze!"
- Charity
Reservations Coordinator
