Review by Barb & Ron Kroll

Travel Book Title:

The Smart Traveler's Passport
(Quirk Books) ISBN 978-1594741777 1594741778

Theme:

The Smart Traveler's Passport lists 399 travel tips to help readers solve travel problems, save money and time.

Sample Items:

Becky suggests bringing a calculator for shopping in foreign markets. It avoids language problems and makes haggling easier. Kathryn advises readers to book a window seat for incredible island views when flying to the Caribbean. After spotting a broken cleaning solvent bottle at baggage claim, Aaron recommends waterproofing your luggage contents with garbage bags.

Notable Elements:

This 224-page soft cover book resembles a thick passport. It provides easy-to-read tips and suggestions to help travelers, before, during and after a trip.

Tone / Style:

Short, helpful tips provide practical advice on hotels, restaurants, what to wear, car and air travel.

Visuals:

No photos.

Contents:

1. Planning Your Trip: Developing an Itinerary
2. Before You Go: Packing Carefully and Preparing to Leave
3. On the Journey: Traveling Made Comfortable
4. Safety and Security: Keeping Your Family, Money and Belongings Safe
5. Home Away from Home: Your Lodgings
6. Getting Around: Public and Private Transportation
7. Spending Wisely: Shopping and Eating
8. Out and About: Visiting and Sightseeing
9. Personal Connections: Keeping in Touch and Making Friends

Authors:

Erik Torkells and the readers of Budget Travel

Claim to fame:

Erik Torkells is the Editor-in-Chief of Budget Travel magazine, which features affordable travel.

 
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