Calling Home
Most of us take vacations to get away, while others feel that they need to stay connected. The days of not being able to "reach out and touch someone" while away are long gone. There are very few places where you can honestly state that you will be unreachable, even when you want to.
The big factor is cost. Many hotels stateside and around the world charge large fees to even connect for a call. The cost for the long distance added to the hotel fees can make it more economical to just bring them with you. There are still other options to save money and stay connected.
Buy a calling card. You can get one from your US Carrier or buy one before you leave the US. You will need to verify that the card works at the destination you are going to and how to use it. Also remember, that the hotel will still charge connection fees. If you do not like to call from a payphone, look below.
Bring your cell phone with you. Many of today's cellphones allow you to make and recieve calls in many countries around the world. You can contact your cell phone carrier for details. You may need to activate the service to make and recieve calls. You may even save more if you pay a small fee for international calling plans. Check with your carrier for details and pricing.
Use the Internet. There are new services called Internat Phone Services that allow you to download software and use your computer to make phone calls. You need to add a microphone and headphone, and you can call through your laptop from virtually anywhere your computer connects. The hotel may still have an Internet fee.
Rent a phone. You can rent a cellphone in advance and leave that phone number for friends and family or upon arrival, rent one at the destination. Either way allows you to know in advance what it will cot you to make and recive calls. This allows you to have a phone with you 24/7.
Stay connected and see you on the plane...
The big factor is cost. Many hotels stateside and around the world charge large fees to even connect for a call. The cost for the long distance added to the hotel fees can make it more economical to just bring them with you. There are still other options to save money and stay connected.
Buy a calling card. You can get one from your US Carrier or buy one before you leave the US. You will need to verify that the card works at the destination you are going to and how to use it. Also remember, that the hotel will still charge connection fees. If you do not like to call from a payphone, look below.
Bring your cell phone with you. Many of today's cellphones allow you to make and recieve calls in many countries around the world. You can contact your cell phone carrier for details. You may need to activate the service to make and recieve calls. You may even save more if you pay a small fee for international calling plans. Check with your carrier for details and pricing.
Use the Internet. There are new services called Internat Phone Services that allow you to download software and use your computer to make phone calls. You need to add a microphone and headphone, and you can call through your laptop from virtually anywhere your computer connects. The hotel may still have an Internet fee.
Rent a phone. You can rent a cellphone in advance and leave that phone number for friends and family or upon arrival, rent one at the destination. Either way allows you to know in advance what it will cot you to make and recive calls. This allows you to have a phone with you 24/7.
Stay connected and see you on the plane...
posted by Advantage International, LLC | 5:00 PM
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