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By Sheridan Alexander, About.com

These useful travel tips feature practical information for an array of travel topics including how to secure your home while away, how to tip for travel services, how to save money during your travels and more.

How to Secure Your Home Before a Vacation

Vacations are a time to relax, but when you are away from home your house and belongings can be vulnerable. Jonathon E. Stewart offers several useful tips for things you can do to help keep your home safe and secure while away.

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How to Tip When Traveling

Tipping is a necessary part of most travel experiences, but knowing when and how much to tip can be confusing. Jonathon E. Stewart presents a few tips to keep it simple and hassle free.

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How to Save on Car Rentals

Jonathon E. Stewart offers money saving tips for renting a car without breaking the bank during your travels.

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Tips for Budgeting Kids at Theme Parks

Theme parks offer great family fun, but all of the little (and not so little) extras can add up when traveling with children. Angela Dejong offers some helpful tips about how to budget children on a family vacation.

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Tips for Traveling With a Laptop

Just about everyone travels with a laptop these days, weather on vacation or traveling for business. Jonathon E. Stewart offers travel tips about how to protect your computer, your time, and your identity during your travels.

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