http://savvysuitcase.com Tips on how to make the most of your travel experiences Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:02:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en For a better and more economical travel experience do not travel during the busy season to a destination.  If you travel off season you will avoid the crowds and prices will be much lower. http://savvysuitcase.com/2008/08/08/save-money-travel-off-season/ • Use a tour package for travel. Check where the hotel is located. • Check on travel insurance. • Plan as much as you can ahead of time. Your time at your destination is precious. • Use your ATM for cash. Try and withdraw the most money that you will need. • Use your ... http://savvysuitcase.com/2008/08/06/tips-on-how-to-save-money-on-your-trip/ If you have food allergies, write them on a card in the language of the country that you are visiting.  When ordering food, you can show the card instead of trying to explain about your allergies to someone who does not understand English. http://savvysuitcase.com/2008/08/06/traveling-with-food-allergies/ Do not wrap gifts when you are traveling by air.  You may be asked to unwrap them when you go through security.  Instead place gift bags and tissue at the bottom of your bag to use when you arrive.  If you gifts are in bulky boxes, remove them from the ... http://savvysuitcase.com/2008/08/01/packing-gifts/ Allow enough time at the airport for check-in •       You will need your government-issued photo I.D. for check-in for domestic travel and a passport that is valid for six months with at least 3 empty pages in it for    international travel. •          With an E-ticket, you will only need your I.D./passport and the ... http://savvysuitcase.com/2008/07/21/airport-check-in-2/ •          Use a universal list to make sure that you do not forget anything •          Make your own list •        Add to your list as you remember things •          Check off your list as you pack http://savvysuitcase.com/2008/07/21/use-a-list-2/ •        Look at your itinerary and choose clothing for the places that you are going to and the activities that you will be doing •         Keep track of what the weather will be at your destination and choose your clothing accordingly •          Choose lightweight clothing that is wrinkle resistant •          Choose coordinating clothes that can ... http://savvysuitcase.com/2008/07/21/clothing-for-your-trip-2/ •          Valuables: camera & extra batteries, binoculars, passport or ID, health record, jewelry, travel itinerary & documents •          An emergency set of clothing •          Reading materials, games, writing materials •          Snacks •          Prescription medications & prescription •          Photocopies of passport, driver’s license, health-insurance card, vaccination certificate, credit cards, eyeglass prescription •          Emergency kit: band aids, Pepto ... http://savvysuitcase.com/2008/07/21/items-to-pack-in-your-carry-on-bag-2/ •          Itinerary and travel documents •          Printouts of reservations •          Passport and vaccination certificate (if needed), driver’s license •          Health record •          Prescription medicines, vitamins •          Cash, ATM & credit cards, frequent flyer card or # •          Photocopies of passport, driver’s license, health-insurance card, vaccination certificate, credit cards, eyeglass prescription •          Photograph of luggage contents (in case ... http://savvysuitcase.com/2008/07/21/packing-list-2/ For international travel you check in with an airline representative at the international check-in desk.   Self-service check-in for international flights is available at some airports.  For domestic travel you may be able to check in with an airline representative but this is not offered at all airports.  You will then ... http://savvysuitcase.com/2008/07/21/how-to-check-in-2/