Staying In Touch

When traveling abroad, there are many ways to stay in touch.

*Cell phones. Depending on where you will be traveling, many regular cell phones will work. Some places in the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America and Canada. Contact your cell phone company to see where you will get reception. Also, check to see what rates will be while in these areas. Sometimes, even if you have free long distance and roaming, you will get huge charges because, these areas were not on your plan.

*International cell phones. These are becoming very popular now for travelers abroad. Bear Tracks Travel works with a company that will rent to you and then send you a phone just before travel for your use abroad. Many of our clients are using these now all over the world. They work great and are reasonable priced for the rental. Contact us at 651-429-5244 or info@beartrackstravel.com

*Calling cards. Best to purchase in the country you will be in. Check with your hotel or local shops to see what is the best way to call the US. The calling cards you purchase there are usually convenient and work great. Be ware of purchasing calling cards in the US for use in another country. They say they work but very often they will not work because of the phones etc.

*Email. Great way to stay connected. You will be able to find internet cafes all over the world now. We have even stumbled across them in remote China. Make sure you know what the rate is before you sign on. Most internet cafes will charge you by the hour. Internet access will be able to be found in most hotels, cruise ships and transportation areas. Know before you go, how to access your email accounts broad.

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