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13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 [Next] - With all of the media attention concerning airport crime and luggage theft, I realized that your worst enemy is having a plain, non-descript suitcase or carry-on bag. This may not be a tip for everyone, but if you like being a little avante-garde and/or you have creative inclinations, you may want to try it. I purchased a soft-side set of new luggage ... plain, black, and very, very inconspicuous. I decided to go ahead and utilize my creative talents and some craft paint, and have decorated the luggage with various ivy, climbing flowers, etc. You could do this either free-hand or with stencils. This is something you're creating that's uniquely you, makes it very easy to spot when you claim your luggage, and best of all it's a deterrent to thieves - as they would have a terrible time making off with such a conspicuous looking bag! Again, this is a personal decision, but I think if it's tastefully done it can make plain old luggage into something beautiful and safe! Andrea Thompson ID628 - While making a reservation with your bed and breakfast innkeeper, note that he/she can also act as your personal concierge by booking reservations to your favourite show or restaurant, even sometimes when there are no reservations available. Queen Anne Bed and Breakfast Inn, Denver, Colorado Queen Anne Bed and Breakfast Inn, Denver, Colorado ID598 - When you first start to plan for your trip, check the expiration date of your passport and, if necessary, send it in for renewal. You can renew a US passport by mail 1 year before it expires and 2 years after it expires. Check for any advance-application visas for countries you are planning to visit. Usually, you have to send your passport in with the visa application. I have seen people turned away at the airport check-in desk with expired or soon-to-expire passports. Many countries will not let you enter if your passport is within a few months of the expiry date. PassportInfo.com PassportInfo.com ID614 - Before going abroad, it's worth doing some research on what to do once there. Each city you visit will have a lot of options and there is nothing worse than spending most of your time deciding on how to spend your days. The Internet provides us with so much information, that it would be a crime not to use it. Simply go to Google and type in queries such as (using Dublin as an example) 'Dublin + Travel Tips'. This will give you some ideas on what to do once there. Speaking of Dublin travel tips, be sure to visit Dublin Hotels and Destination Guide for tips and a helpful city guide. Kieran Flanagan ID2193 - Keep a cosmetic bag packed to go. If something is running low, leave a note in it to replenish the supplies upon your return. Also, on an index card list everything you need for a trip, and keep it handy for each trip. That way, you won't find yourself stranded in Podunk without underwear. You don't have to put clothes in plastic dry cleaner bags, just place the bags between clothes to save on wrinkles. B.W. Steele ID622 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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