Summer travel season is here and preparing for your travels
is important whether you're flying or driving to your destination.
Travel expert Laura Begley Bloom is joining us today with
some essential tools for your summer adventures.
Good morning, Laura, how you doing?
I'm doing great. Good morning,
how are you? I'm great.
Thank you so much. So where should we start?
Well, let's start with Rd.
trips. If you were driving to your summer vacation destination,
you need to make sure your car is going to
get you there safely.
Start with a good vehicle inspection.
Get an oil change. Check your tire pressure.
Switch out those windshield wipers,
fill the brake fluid and check the brake pads.
You don't want to lose those brakes on a long,
winding mountain Rd. Remember, brakes that squeak,
grind or pull indicate that at least one component needs
replacing.
I recommend Napa Silent Guard brake parts.
These are designed to be quieter and wear better over
time.
The technology also guarantees smooth braking and noise dampening that
lasts.
Plus, a limited lifetime warranty backs it up.
For more information, visit Napa online or your local Napa
Auto Care location or parts store.
Yeah, it's a super great advice.
I think often people forget to do their car first.
That's the that's the the vehicle that's taking you absolutely
everywhere.
So what is your top insider travel tip?
You know what I always do?
I print out my travel itineraries and tickets.
I travel all over the world for my job and
honestly,
you never know when you'll be somewhere without
Wi-Fi. And what happens if your phone isn't working?
I'm always prepared with the print backup.
That's why I'm really excited about the HP All In
plan.
It includes a brand new printer,
ink delivered so you never run out,
and dedicated 24/7 customer service starting at just
$6.99 per month. Another great thing is that when I
return from my trip,
I can seamlessly print any photos too.
Instant keepsakes. Go to hp.com for more.
Do you have any money saving tips for for summer
travel?
Absolutely. Let's return to Rd.
trips. Inflation has increased auto insurance by more than
20% over the last year.
So you need the right auto insurance for your travels
and the long term at a reasonable price.
The place to go is Experian.
Most people think this is where you only get your
credit score.
They have launched the Experian Insurance Marketplace,
which can help you potentially save money on auto insurance.
They've taken the hassle out of the process and on
average,
save consumers more than $800 annually by presenting potentially better
rates from over 40 top providers in minutes.
And a note that results can vary and some people
may not see savings,
but this is a great place to start if you
want to save money on your car insurance.
Head to
experian.com/insurance for more. Sometimes, Laura.
There are so many things to remember when getting ready,
ready for travel or even just booking things.
Do you have any advice for people out there?
Do they need to set a list and take things
off?
Is there a best procedure that you'd like to follow?
You know, I just think you want to really think
through your whole trip
and think about where you're going to and,
you know, consider the weather,
consider the packing and just like try to think of
like troubleshoot anything ahead of time so that you'll have
a smooth and seamless trip.
Do you have any destination recommendations?
Yeah, well, one place that I'm really excited about is
where I just got back from,
which is Beaches, Turks and Caicos.
And this is an all inclusive resort in the Caribbean
that is very family friendly.
It includes all your meals,
your drinks, activities, and also if you're a scuba diver,
they include diving, which is amazing.
And I was not a scuba diver until I went,
but I got Paddy certified while I was there,
so now I can scuba dive all over the world.
Another thing I'm really excited about for the summer is
Windstar Cruises.
They have small sailing ships that go to so many
destinations,
including the Mediterranean. What's great is that you can get
into smaller ports that the bigger ships can't get into
and really experience these places like a local.
So where does everyone go for?
For more information, Laura, for more info you can go
to
napaonline.com, hp.com, experian.com/insurance or you can go to my website
for tips and advice which is Laura Begley
bloom.com. Laura Begley Bloom, scuba diver and travel expert.
Thank you so much for more.
For more information, visit the websites on your screen.