Comments on: December’s must know travel tips

By: Pam

Pam — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:54:50 +0000

Just an observation about “cross packing”……. I always travel using a back pack with a detachable day pack. I keep my money (credit cards) passport and tickets in a small canvas bag around my neck under my shirt. I wear one outfit and pack three. ALL mix and match. Two pairs of shoes and at least one pair of wool socks, wool stays warm when wet. I have gone on a cruise and on hiking trips with the same amount of clothing. I wash clothes regularly and always bring a nice jacket and scarf for dinner. Once at a table no one looks at what you have on your feet. One rule I learned early and have passed along to my son is never, ever pack more than you can easily carry. It has worked like a charm for me ! Thanks.

By: Betty Sheldon

Betty Sheldon — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:16:38 +0000

In response to Tip #3 above, I program in not only the numbers of the hotels I’ll be staying at and the local contacts I’ll need, but also the numbers for limo or taxi companies I’ll need to call once I get back to my home airport. (This assumes I’m travelling with only the Mobal phone AND it’s the kind that will work in the U.S.) After all, what good is it having a mobile but not being able to call the limo company that’ll get you home from the airport? (And I totally agree with Tip #4, too.)

By: suzanne barber

suzanne barber — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:07:07 +0000

I always scan a page with all my IDs on it, e.g. passport, credit cards, insur docs, etc. Then I email it to myself as an attachment. As long as I can access a computer, I can retrieve cc of important data, without having to carry/hide copies on me.