| Before you travel, research your destination on the | | | | Don't just click on the top result and spend all of your |
| web, but don't let ad-filled websites bog you down. | | | | time there - it might not be the best website for you. |
| Headed to Hawaii? Miami? How about to San | | | | Instead, peruse the top 10-30 results, looking at the titles |
| Francisco or New York? Of course, you'll use the web | | | | & descriptions of the websites, and pick a few to |
| to find quick tips on the best things to do at your | | | | investigate further. Click through to these through, or, |
| destination. By gathering information together ahead of | | | | better yet, right-click on them and give the command |
| time and printing it out on a few pages, you'll be well | | | | to open them up in a new browser - that way you |
| prepared to enjoy your destination. | | | | can hop back and forth comparing them while you |
| The first step is to use an Internet search engine such | | | | have them all open in the browser. |
| as Google or Yahoo to find the best websites with | | | | What you're looking for are sites that offer you |
| information. | | | | concise & useful information on your destination. |
| It's essential to type a search phrase into the search | | | | Beware of sites that make you read 10 web pages |
| box that is as descriptive and accurate as possible. | | | | just to get 1 web page of information - they're just |
| Generally search phrases with 3-6 words will bring | | | | trying to show you lots of ads. Also, look for sites that |
| back much more relevant results than just 1-2 words. | | | | make it easy to print out the information. Remember - |
| So, for instance, don't just type 'New York', but instead | | | | you're not going to have internet browsing with you |
| type 'Things to do in New York', or 'Travel advice for | | | | when you're walking the streets of San Francisco or |
| New York'. | | | | the beaches of Hawaii! The ideal sites will offer you |
| Go ahead and click on the Search button. | | | | concise, 1-2 page summary guides that list the top |
| Now you have hundreds or thousands of search | | | | restaurants, entertainment, things to do with kids, |
| matches listed. | | | | nightlife spots... all in a series of 'top 5' and 'top 10' lists. |