Travel is full of pitfalls. One wrong step and your vacation could be ruined by a seedy hotel room, an overpriced restaurant, a wasted afternoon at a tourist-trap attraction or an overnight flight crammed in the middle seat. So, guarantee a smooth trip by planning thoroughly. Here's how to make all the right moves.
Always check attractions' websites to see if you can buy tickets in advance — you may have to pay a $1- or $2-per-ticket fee, but that sure beats standing in line. Timed entry is even better, because it means you avoid both the ticket-buying line and the admission line, if there is one.
