Travel Experience

Derrick Kaw of Air & Sea Travel Center discusses the many benefits of traveling, a very timely topic after so many of us have stayed home for the larger part of two years due to Covid. Deciding where to go is the first step in reinvigorating and recapturing your spirit of travel. Intro - 0:00 Personal Story - 3:45 Tips Choosing a Destination - 6:33 • Deciding where to go is the first step in recapturing your spirit of travel. • Deciding where to go often depends on age and interests. Pros and Cons - 7:30 • Traveling alone allows the freedom of choice. • Traveling alone requires significant research. • Individual travelers often lack direct knowledge of locations. • Traveling with a tour group lacks some flexibility of choice. • Tour group leaders often have direct knowledge of locations. • Tour groups allow for free time to explore destinations. Current Trends - 9:02 • People in Hawaii want to travel to Asia. • Many Covid related obstacles still exist. • Destinations with fewer restrictions have become popular. • Costs for group trips to Turkey are much lower than normal. Staying Organized - 12:20 • Traveling alone requires significant logistical planning. • Tour groups often provide travel planning guides. • Pack only essentials for efficient travel. Staying Safe - 14:10 • Never show cash in public places. • Use credit cards as much as possible. • Make and keep an extra copy of your passport. • Cultural sensitivity is an important of being safe abroad. Travel Insurance - 17:26 • Medical coverage offers stand alone health protection. • Full coverage includes trip cancelation costs as well as medical costs. • Many countries now require some form of medical travel insurance. • The cost of travel insurance usually depends on your age. • All travelers should have some form of travel insurance. The “Get Your House in Order” campaign is designed to engage, motivate and educate Hawaii’s ohana to do exactly what it says … help you get your house in order. To download the Ho'okele Guidebook: http://hawaiigetyourhouseinorder.com #GetYourHouseInOrder #HIFICU #HookeleGuide #lifeplanning #financialplan #lifeinsurance #estateplanning FOLLOW US: IG & FB @hawaiigetyourhouseinorder http://hawaiigetyourhouseinorder.com