2018 Top Recommended Travel Tools for International Travel

PORTLAND, Ore. - Nov. 16, 2017 - PRLog -- As the busiest travel day of the year approaches, millions of people are clenching their teeth in anticipation of a rough travel weekend. But, travel experts Dan & Shyla Bare say that their top ten travel tools can make international traveling this holiday season far easier.

The Bare's are international travel experts and author of the Before You Go Abroad Handbook, available on Amazon.com. They've recently released this top ten list of travel tools that they say are especially useful for anyone planning an international trip. Some of these tools surprise even experienced travelers, as who would expect Charles Schwab to be selected as a Travel Tool?

1. Servas International an international travel club where members get free home hosting. For those seeking cultural exchanges. Join in your home country for Americans go to usservas.org

2. Seat61 is a one-stop train information website for anyone journeying by rail. It has times, fares, comfort details and where to buy tickets for trains worldwide. Discover more at www.seat61.com

3. Agoda is the Bare's top choice for reserving lodgings. Agoda has listing worldwide, reviews by verified customers, and very competitive pricing deals. Website is agoda.com.

4. Momondo and Google Flights (tied) are flight fare finders. Dan prefers Momondo while Shyla prefers Google Flights. Both are easy to use and include international no-frills airlines. Go to www.momondo.com or www.google.com/flights.

5. TimeAndDate website has information on holidays and observances around the globe. Find out before you go if there is a major holiday at your destination. Website at www.timeanddate.com/holidays.

6. Travel.State.Gov is where every American traveler should check to find accurate up-to-date visa information for the countries they are going to. Don't get mislead by out of date information on the internet. Travel.State.Gov is managed by the U.S. Department of State.

7. Centers for Disease Control & Fit for Travel UK (tied) are both websites that provide traveler health information. On them a traveler can find out if there are any current health concerns or issues for a destination, including recommended vaccinations. Websites are: cdc.gov and www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk.

8. Charles Schwab Bank rebates all ATM fees worldwide when using their no service-fees or minimum balance checking account. This is a great money saving secret for travelers. Dan was rebated $60 US dollars in ATM fees after his last trip to Central America. To open an account, go to www.schwab.com.

9. SquareMouth compares multiple insurance company policies to help travelers find the best plan for their trip. Quotes are reasonably priced based on coverage levels chosen.  Website at www.SquareMouth.com.

10. Wikitravel is a free online travel guide. It has information on countries and cities around the world, often including insider travel tips. Check out a destination at www.wikitravel.org.

"Every time we travel we use these ten tools to help us plan. And we have heard from travelers, that we have advised, that these tools have saved them countless hours of research as well as lots of money," said Shyla Bare. "We really think every traveler should use these in order to travel smarter."

Even though these are the tools on the top ten list, they are not the only ones from the Before You Go Abroad Handbook, published this summer. In the handbook are over 100 secret tools to help international travelers journey smarter.

Shyla and Daniel Bare are international travel experts and co-authors of the Before You Go Abroad Handbook. They traveled continuously around the world for seven years. They have been to 74 countries on six contents, and now teach travel tips through classes at colleges throughout the Pacific Northwest. For more information, visit their website at https://www.WildSpiritTravel.com.