traveltips

                       20 Valuable Travel Tips

1. Whenever possible, avoid checking your bag. Airlines will allow one piece of carry-on luggage, plus one small
personal carry -on, such as a briefcase, laptop computer or lady's handbag. Carry-on luggage is typically not lost or
damaged by the airline, and you may find that one piece is all you'll need. You'll also save valuable time reaching your
destination.

2. If you have a travel mate and are checking your luggage, ask if you can pack a few items in his/her bag and offer
the same. In the case of missing luggage, you won't lose everything.

3. Avoid packing unnecessary items. Make use of the space you have by packing the essentials first - then decide
what other items you'd like to include. Ask yourself if you can do without a clunky hairdryer, curling iron, electric shaver,
or iron if you need additional room for the basics.

4. Buy quality luggage. The low-end cheap pieces just don't hold up - torn seams, broken handles, broken wheels,
broken / stuck zippers. Don't add stress and trouble to your travels trying to save a couple of dollars.

Here is what you can expect from your luggage in different price ranges:

  Under $50             Products designed and created based on value.
  $ 50 - $100           Quality products at a terrific price.
  $100 - $200           Designed to stand up to the toughest conditions.
  $200 - $400           Very good products for the frequent traveler, that will last a lifetime.
  Over $400              The highest quality and craftsmanship available. Designed to make a statement.

5. It pays to buy and wear washable silk and wrinkle-resistant clothing while traveling. Use plastic dry cleaner bags
to minimize wrinkles when packing and hang up your clothing when you reach your hotel.

6. To save space, roll your socks and stuff them in your shoes. Be sure to pack shoes in a shoe bag or plastic bag to
keep other items clean. This also helps your shoes keep their shape.

7. When traveling with children, pack complete outfits (clothing, socks, undergarments) in individual bags to assist
with quick starts each morning.

8. If traveling with an infant or toddler, pack favorite snacks, toys, books, blanket, and bibs to avoid unnecessary
hassles. Don't forget the diaper bag!

9. Bring extra plastic bags or laundry bags to help separate clean clothes from soiled or wet items.

10. A sewing kit, stain remover, extra set of nylons, safety pin, travel iron, or lint roller may help save the day.

11. Don't forget to add to your toiletry kit a razor/shaver, compact mirror, toothbrush, toothpaste, liquid
soap/shampoo/conditioner/lotion, tissues, lip balm, brush/comb, washcloth, deodorant, dental floss, sunscreen, nail
clippers and cotton swabs.

12. If you need corrective lenses, be sure to bring an extra pair of contacts or glasses, as well as cleaning solution.

13. If you are on any medications, bring along your prescriptions to avoid delays should you need to refill or replace
these. If traveling with children, include common children's medication in your toiletry bag.

14. Always carry the following: Driver's license, official ID, or passport/visa and copies of each, proof of health/dental
insurance, the address/phone number of your travel agent, hotel, embassy or consulate, family member or friend,
credit cards as well as a list of credit card numbers/company phone numbers in case of theft; receipt for any traveler's
checks, emergency cash reserve, and itinerary.

15. Leave your flight, hotel and contact information, as well as your itinerary, with a family member or friend in case
of emergency.

16. Keep a business card or index card with contact information inside your luggage in case of theft or loss. Do not,
however, include your full name or home address on your luggage tag, for security reasons. An example would be: J.
Johnson, Minneapolis, MN, 612-555-5555 - you may also wish to use a business address. Follow this tip when
entering information on your luggage tags or, if using a home address, ensure that your personal information is not
easily visible.

17. Whenever possible, leave your valuables at home. Avoid wearing expensive items (watches, jewelry, etc.) to
help deter theft.

18. Use a money belt or neck pouch to carry important items.

19. Leave the same message on your answering machine as the one you usually do. You don’t want to announce
to the world that you won’t return their call immediately because the house will be empty and unguarded for a while.
Most answering machines have the ability to update you on your messages if you call in and use a special code to
retrieve those messages. The answering machine’s manual should have instructions on how to retrieve your
messages with an incoming call. If your answering machine doesn’t have this feature, and you are worried about a
delay in receiving important messages, consider buying a new answering machine with this feature.

20. Protect your health while traveling
· If you have any food allergies, learn the names of those foods in the languages used in the countries you’ll be
visiting. This way you’ll be better equipped to stay on the look out for them.
· Find out what types of diseases are common to the area you’ll be visiting and take actions to prevent your exposure
to those diseases.
· Find out what types of vaccinations you will need to enter the country. Get you vaccinations done early in case you
have a reaction and need some recovery time.

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