In this new digital era you may be planning your vacation differently that you used to. With the addition of smart phones, tablets, and digital apps to our lives we are behaving differently in every aspect of our lives including travel. We here at Downey Insurance, your New Hampshire Insurance Company favorite, we want you to be as safe and knowledgeable about the new traveling experience as you can be. Some of these tips to follow have been learned the hard way! Here is our updated travel tips for the new digital era:
Post your vacation pictures to Facebook, Twitter, and Flicker upon your return. I know it is tempting to tweet your photos immediately. But heed our warning their are thieves perusing the web for this kind of content. A family vacation = Empty home = A New Hampshire Homeowners Insurance Company claim. It’s not worth it. People will love seeing your pictures just as much when you get home.
Use GPS and Google Maps to your advantage. Families are now able to explore like never before with the use of technology without getting lost! I am sure everyone has a fond childhood memory of getting lost on a family vacation. Mom and Dad yelling, kids wondering “Are we there yet?” Now, our new friend GPS can alleviate all of that. You may even be able to find a really interesting destination via Google Maps that you never would have found the old fashion way.
Check out interactive Mobile Apps for your destination. Some vacation destinations now offer a mobile app to add to your experience. Disney has a great one that allows your to make reservation for dinner in their restaurants and check wait times for rides. Some cruise lines are doing the same thing. Destination travel locations will be working toward this kind of interactive experience in the next few years. So if they don’t have it today they are probably working on it.
Most importantly enjoy your vacation with each other! Try not to check your smart phone or your email for a few days and just enjoy being with your family or friends. From Downey Insurance and your New Hampshire Insurance Company we know that you will have a great time!
