Sunday, May 16, 2010

Tony's Tour Tips

Greetings from New Haven, CT and the Town and Castle of Disney's Beauty and the Beast!

Though this is my first tour, I feel I've learned things I didn't know before. Therefore, I wanted to share some touring tips for my friends (heading into tours of A CHORUS LINE, THE COLOR PURPLE, and SPAMALOT) that will help save money and sanity!

Errands
  • Banking
    • Obviously, notify them you'll be traveling!
    • Go paperless.
      • It's the dawning of the age of greenness!
      • You don't want Mom involved in your financial affairs...
    • Register for a rewards card.
      • Charge everything.
        • Set up a Mint.com account for budgeting.
        • Print your statements for your accountant at tax season!
      • Use your points for recreational travel or a pre-paid Christmas!
    • Direct deposit will keep money IN your account...
    • Set up auto-pay for your bills.
  • Research
    • Learn about the rules of minimalism (You don't want to carry things you won't need).
    • Sign up for all rewards programs 
    • Follow Tony's tips!





Packing
  • Get good luggage (Heys has been suggested) 
    • Something lightweight yet durable...
    • Leave room to grow
  • Get a smart phone, stupid!
  • Buy a durable external hard drive.
    • Back it up (You don't want to lose your stuff)!
    • Use Handbrake to rip your favorite movies and TV shows!
      • Keep yourself entertained on long travel days 
      • Share with your tour mates!
  • Pack a power strip. Some hotels only have ONE outlet!!!
  • Buy Purex's new detergent sheets. It saves space and is less messy.




Bus

Hotel
  • Eat ANY free food. 
    • ...sneak some home for later!
    •  You can easily make oatmeal and coffee in your room!
  • Grocery shopping saves SO much money...
    • Call ahead to get a fridge and microwave.
    • A plugged sink with ice can serve as a mini fridge!
  • If the front desk is "out of quarters," refund your dollars in their vending machines! Hotcha!
Locale
  • Ask your local crew and staff for recommendations.
    • Find the hot restaurants and bars!
    • Get the best stylist in town!
  • Going out is expensive...
    • Pre-game at home and BYOB!
    • Ask about specials/happy hour when arriving.
    • Just say no (once in a while).
Lastly, YOU must take care of yourself. Get plenty of sleep and be sure to talk to friends and family. It will help you stay sane!

Hope our paths cross out there!!!

(((LOVE)))

Tony

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