Tips on how to make the most of your travel experiences
See your primary care physician before the trip.
Write out a concise health record with emergency contact listed and keep it with you.
Fill your prescription medications and make sure you have an adequate supply.
Pack copies of pharmaceutical prescriptions, eyeglass or contacts prescriptions, health insurance cards.
If you have a hearing aid, take extra batteries.
Take an emergency kit: [...]
• 3-1-1 for carry-ons = 3 ounce bottle or less (by volume); 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag; 1 bag per passenger placed in screening bin. One-quart bag per person limits the total liquid volume each traveler can bring. 3 oz. container size is a security measure.
• Declare larger liquids. Medications, baby formula and food, [...]
Reclosable Bags
Use different sizes to pack different items. Use for the layering method of packing, to keep small items together and for liquids.
Folders
Experience wrinkle-free travel with patented Pack-It® Folders designed to house shirts, slacks, sweaters, blouses, sport coats and more.
Cubes
Maximize space and simplify packing with Pack-It® Cubes. For T-shirts, jeans, underwear or socks. If you [...]
• Pack light! Do not pack anything that you will not use.
• Lay out everything that needs to be packed. Check off your list.
• If you are spending several days in one destination, place shoes and odd shaped items on the bottom of your suitcase. Fill in with socks and underwear.
• Roll knits. They will [...]
Choose your carry-on carefully! It should be lightweight and durable.
The carry-on allowance for airlines in the United States is one bag whose total dimensions (length +width + height) may not exceed 45 inches/ 114 cm with a maximum weight of 40lbs. It must fit under the seat or in the overhead bin. Customers may also [...]
Many people decide to travel with a group, on a tour arranged by a tour operator. If you have never traveled with a group, here are some points to think about:
Group travel is a great value - tour operators get special rates and discounts not available to individual travelers.
Tour operators have access to exclusive insider tours and sites [...]
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Choose your luggage carefully so that it works for you and for your trip. All bags should be:
Lightweight
Maneuverable
Durable
Expandable
The right size
The checked baggage size allowance for airlines in the United States is 62 inches/157cm (length + height + width) with a maximum weight of 50lbs
Personalize your bag: luggage tags, straps, ribbons or tape
Brands: Samsonite, American Tourister, [...]
•Book your trip and make your travel arrangements
•Purchase travel insurance
•For domestic travel make sure that you have a valid government-issued ID
•For international travel you will need a passport that is valid for at least 6 months after the start of your trip and with at least 3 blank pages. For detailed information go to [...]