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17 18 19 20 21 22 [Next] - Most countries' post offices know a little French; write 'air prioritaire' on the card so that it goes air-mail/priority. This way it will reach your friends before you return home. 1-Jan-2000 Christian Davis ID1246 - Remember, all medications and vitamins must be in original containers when traveling overseas. You can get your pharmacist to label small bottles, to put just enough medication in for your trip. Always carry these in your carry-on. Also, carry a couple of days extra supply of medication in case you are delayed coming back. You should always pack 2 sets of clothes in your carry-on also. One in 200 suitcases are lost. Make sure you know the type and color of your luggage, in case it is necessary to fill out a report. A better idea is to take a picture of your luggage with you. It makes for easier identification. They lost my luggage in Europe for 4 days, and I was without important items. My luggage was also damaged when returned to me. Also, you will need a copy of your passport, kept in a separate place. Anything with batteries will set off the alarm in security. Make sure they get packed in your carry-on. For instance, camera batteries, etc. Trouble sleeping on a plane: camomile tea in warm milk is a good remedy. 3-Aug-2001 V. Spalding ID306 - 'Shall we make it two?' are magic words. For faster seating at lunch (and to make the most of networking opportunities), remember (and use) them the next time you attend a convention. 1-Jan-2000 Solo Dining Savvy ID1253 - Most airlines hand out very nice toiletry kits to their first class and business class passengers on international flights. These usually include a travel toothbrush and toothpaste, mouthwash, shaving cream, razor, comb, lotion, socks, sleeping masks, and earplugs, among other things. I received a first class kit ten years ago when I was bumped from economy to business on my first transatlantic flight (they were out of business class kits) and it served as my toiletry bag for eight years (it was real leather!) Another kit I received from KM was a miniature vinyl drop bag, and my husband used it for several years. I use it now for shorter trips. Not all passengers who receive the kits use them, and most don't use everything in them. If you're flying economy, and exit through the business or first class cabin, snag one of these left-behind kits if you see one (the airlines cannot reuse them). You may have to 'sanitize' the toothbrush or earplugs in the microwave or in boiling water, but they and other items will be perfect to add to your travel comfort/toiletry kit. You can then travel with some first class amenities, even if you're stuck in steerage. I'm convinced that the (previously unused) earplugs I snagged on a recent United flight preserved my sanity on the 9-hour return transatlantic trip from Paris to Chicago with 30 hyper talkative French teenagers on board (some kind of a school trip, I think). 1-Jan-2000 Dana Parker ID1230 - When traveling with family or friends, split up jobs. Don't do everything yourself and avoid doubling up. For example, if someone is better at using a video camera, 'assign' that duty to that person. Same is true for taking still photos, journalling, or audio taping. This cuts down on how much each person carries (good tip when on tours). When you get home, it is easy to make copies of the tapes, have multiple prints made at time of developing (usually cheaper, too, then getting reprints), and photocopying journal pages. 22-Apr-2001 Lisa Eckhardt ID115 Would You Like to Add a Travel Tip?We welcome QUALITY travel tips from our users.Note: you will be required to enter the characters from a security image, so please make sure that you have your browser set to view images. (This measure was necessary to reduce spam.) You will be able to provide your URL, if applicable. Submit your travel tips and hints here. |
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