My Airfare Secrets                                                               Bookmark                                                                                 India is fast growing in popularity as the a top vacation and tourist site for many people around the world. India has much to offer. If you want to really enjoy India, read the following tips for a guaranteed vacation of pure fun:   1. Do some research on India by reading about its rich culture, history, different religions, and language. 2. Make advance travel arrangements, especially if you are traveling during the high peak season between Octobe to March and May to June. 3. Consult your doctor about immunizations which must be taken for Hepatitis A and Polio. More vaccinations which your doctor may advise are Tetanus, Rabies, Measles, mumps, Hepatitis B. Strongly consider taking medications for anti-allergy, malaria, Typhoid, and diarrhea. Also carry basic medications for nausea, headache, sunscreen, band-aids, and mosquito repellent. 4. Apply for a tourist visa before leaving to India. Most countries require a tourist visa.  Consult the Indian embassy.  Here are some Indian embassy sites to help you: www.indianembassy.org, www.indiacgny.org, www.cgihouston.org, www.cgisf.org, chicago.indianconsulate.com. 5. Maintain a record of  the phone number of all the four US embassies in India.  Visit these websites newdelhi.usembassy.gov/, chennai.usconsulate.gov, mumbai.usconsulate.gov/, kolkata.usconsulate.gov/ . 6. It's a good idea not to carry or wear your expensive jewellery. 7. Do not put all of your cash in only one place. 8. Before you leave to India, have some US dollars converted into the Indian Currency. Carry traveler's checks. 9. If you require money while in India, only exchange your money with authorized banks and agents. 10. Obey all local laws, do not leave your luggage unattended anywhere, and watch out for pickpockets. 11. It's a good idea to hire a cab driver to druve you around. 12. Cell phone coverage is pretty good in India.  Strongly consider having one if you plan to stay over a month. 13. For health concerns, only drink bottled water and bottled refreshments. I have done the research on the cheapest airfare online; airfare rates go up and down daily; for consistently lower rates visit one of the following links: 1. International flights 2. Flights within US My Airfare Secrets                                                               Bookmark