The Best Way To Travel With Your Equipment

At one time or another, you are going to have to transport your equipment, even if it's only a half hour away to the local club where you contracted to play. Whether you transport your equipment in a truck, van, or SUV, the important thing is to make sure that everything is protected not only from the weather, but also from any bumps that may occur in the road. To do that, you want to make sure that you have everything protected with either a blanket or an instrument covering. You need to make sure that they don't bump against each other and don't have an opportunity to fall during the drive.

If your venue is some distance from where you live, and you need to fly or take the train, you may find that your equipment is not quite as subject to bumping as it is on the highway. That doesn't mean, however, that you should be any less cautious. You still want to protect your equipment, especially on a plane where you may be subject to turbulence. Even if your equipment is insured, you don't want to have to worry about it being damaged before you reach the venue, and have to make arrangements to rent equipment to use for your show.

For local venues, a van is much better than a truck or even SUV because of the size the ease of putting instruments into it. An SUV can be somewhat small for transporting a large drum set, and a regular truck offers no protection in case of rain. The latter may be find if you find yourself in a bind, but when it comes time to buy a vehicle for transporting band equipment, a cargo van is your best choice. In fact, you may want to put some cushioning in the back of the van perhaps carpet the sides, especially if you don't plan to use the van for any other purpose. This will save you from having to tote along extra padding when you travel with the equipment. The earlier you learn how to properly transport your equipment, the easier it will be later if you choose to go national with your act and have to move the equipment more frequently and transport it for longer distances.

Keeping everything protected and safe means that when you get to your destination, you know that everything will be ready to go right on stage for practice and performance. Take all of the precautions now, and you will reap many benefits later in the time savings and longevity of your instruments' lives. Don't try to cut corners with your protective equipmentbuy the best that is on the market.
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Cruise Deals - Getting The Best Value For Your Money

Cruise deal specials can be found everywhere. You only have to open your newspaper travel section to find great offers around the world. Virtually every week of the year the myriad of cruise lines plying the seas around the world, especially the big boys such as Celebrity; Royal Caribbean; Princess; NCL; Carnival, P&O and many others. And they all need to be full!

So, what are you going to get for your great cruise price? Well, big discounts off the 'brochure' price, that's for sure! Indeed, you can often get prices of up to 50% off (and, on occasion, even more). But, that's not all. Often there are other benefits as well. Free collection from home by limousine (or free car parking in port); hotel stays; onboard 'money' to spend; some great room upgrades, to name but a few!

Why are cruises so popular these days? Well, for those who have the bug, they will tell you of many, many reasons that they love to vacation this way. Firstly, there is such a lot of choice. Each of the different cruise lines have their own target audiences.

Highlights from some of the cruise lines are attractive and distinctive from others. For example, a two-hundred-foot rock tower for climbing is among the amenities included in cruise deals for Royal Caribbean. Princess Cruise Line, on the other hand, provides art galleries and auctions in their cruise deals, and Carnival offers an exciting Camp Carnival for kids 2 to 15. Each cruise line has something special, so each offering is unique and unforgettable!

So often it's the benefits package as a whole that will woo the traveller ready to be enticed and hunting for the very best cruise deal. You see, whilst many vacationers cruise often, it is amazing how many choose a cruise as a special treat - perhaps to mark a notable occasion, such as a wedding anniversary; a retirement or even a notable birthday.

And that means they want a very special deal - and the cruise lines know this is what is expected of them. It has become a tradition in the business to make deals in this way to sell spaces on their boats! And bear in mind that cruises lend themselves to group and even extended family travel, when special deals, even better value than the norm, can often be negotiated.

Whilst you can find deals in your local travel agent and newspapers, one of the best places to find excellent value for money is in the virtual world of online. From the broadest travel providers, such as Expedia, Travelocity and LastMinute.com, to the specialist cruise deal makers (just type the word 'cruise' into Google and you'll be overwhelmed by choice!

And did you think about length of vacation? Well, you can take your choice here as well! Whether it's a short hop of a couple of days, or months away, the choice is yours, from an amazing array. What is for sure, you really can find wonderful cruise deals to make your cash stretch further. Just one more reason to consider a cruise vacation this year, even if you haven't before.
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