Ok, so I haven't been travelling lately (a situation that will be remedied soon, I promise), but the annual New York Times Travel Show was too enticing to pass up. With hundreds of exhibitor booths, travel seminars by industry heavyweights (including Arthur Frommer and Rick Steves), and of course the ever present slick brochures and useless giveaways, it is an event worth attending for the avid traveller.I happened to attend a seminar by Arthur Frommer, the legendary author and travel expert, who talked about the "Ten Great Myths of Travel" that each traveller must know about. They are as follows: (Full article here)
1> You get what you pay for.
2> Comfort increases the more money you spend.
3> Someone at your destination can be relied on to explain accurately what you are seeing.
4> Travel prices are fixed in stone.
5> Stock up on foreign currency before you leave.
6> Taking a guided tour is the best way to see a place you've never been to.
7> Shore excursions should be bought in advance of boarding the cruise ship.
8> You save money by booking at the last minute.
9> The Bahamas and Florida are reliably warm in winter.
10> You should carry different gadgets, electronics, pillows, fanny packs and other things.
For more insight on these travel myths, you can view the longer version of the article here
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