6 Bonus Travel Tips
1. How To Stop Fumbling For Your Documents When Traveling
"Tired of fumbling for my Passport and other travel documents at security check points, I bought two adjustable holders that hang around the neck..one very light made of mylon for wearing underneath my clothes in which I carry money and credit cards...the other a more durable one for hanging outside when needing to produce my Passport, Visa , boarding pass or other ID..It also has a slot for a pen and business cards...Very handy. "
You can get these at ProTravelGear
M. Frances Manning
Hackensack,N.J.
2. How To Organize Your Packing For Maximum Convenience
"Just returned from a grueling inspection trip in Turkey. Wonderful country.
However, I was in a different hotel each night for 15 days. I was not
flustered because I packed clothes by catagory in the zip lock bags on
uses for storage. Cold day.....unzip sweater bag. Hot day......unzip
lightweight bag. By the end of the trip my suitcase was still organized
because I brought an extra bag for dirty clothes!!! Everything had
it's place."
R. McKenna
You can find a whole choice of Ziploc bags at Amazon
3. Why Travel Adapters Are So Important
"I recently spent 8 months traveling through South America and frequently found myself in a budget hotel room with no plug ins. This is either due to the high cost of electricity, lack of electrical codes, or both. This caused a problem when I needed to charge my camera battery or cell phone. I looked all over the markets and stores for one of those light socket to two prong adapters that I had used at home long ago, but I couldn't find one anywhere. Next trip I make to a third world country I will be sure to bring one along. You just need to remember that the voltage from the light socket will be either 220 or 110, the same as the wall. If you're using an auto switching adapter like many cell phone and camera chargers, they work from 100V to 240V anyway."
Darren Anspach
4. How To Increase Your Chances Of Getting A Good Seat On The Plane
No need to ride in a middle seat especially if you have some status with an airline. 72 hours before a flight and again 24 hours before a flight (usually at midnight eastern time 3 days departure). All the high status people waiting for upgrades to first class get bumped up-front freeing up some of the best seats in coach. So check the web site during those times for great seat improvements."
Terry Provonsha
5. How To Make Your Hotel Room As Dark As Possible To Sleep
"Hey Michael,
When I travel across time zones it is sometimes necessary to catch some
sleep during daylight hours and in some hotels the outdoor lights are very
intense at night. Rather than struggle trying to get curtains closed
completely a trick is to use the pants hangers from the closet. Use the
clips to hold the curtains firmly closed preventing light to come in."
6. How To Cover Up A Bad Smells In Your Hotel Room
"Also, once in a while you get that musty smell from the room air
conditioner. I spray some cologne on a Kleenex and drape or hang that on
the air intake grate, as it evaporates it spreads a nicer (hopefully)
fragrance in the room."
Best Regards. Tom
"Tired of fumbling for my Passport and other travel documents at security check points, I bought two adjustable holders that hang around the neck..one very light made of mylon for wearing underneath my clothes in which I carry money and credit cards...the other a more durable one for hanging outside when needing to produce my Passport, Visa , boarding pass or other ID..It also has a slot for a pen and business cards...Very handy. "
You can get these at ProTravelGear
M. Frances Manning
Hackensack,N.J.
2. How To Organize Your Packing For Maximum Convenience
"Just returned from a grueling inspection trip in Turkey. Wonderful country.
However, I was in a different hotel each night for 15 days. I was not
flustered because I packed clothes by catagory in the zip lock bags on
uses for storage. Cold day.....unzip sweater bag. Hot day......unzip
lightweight bag. By the end of the trip my suitcase was still organized
because I brought an extra bag for dirty clothes!!! Everything had
it's place."
R. McKenna
You can find a whole choice of Ziploc bags at Amazon
3. Why Travel Adapters Are So Important
"I recently spent 8 months traveling through South America and frequently found myself in a budget hotel room with no plug ins. This is either due to the high cost of electricity, lack of electrical codes, or both. This caused a problem when I needed to charge my camera battery or cell phone. I looked all over the markets and stores for one of those light socket to two prong adapters that I had used at home long ago, but I couldn't find one anywhere. Next trip I make to a third world country I will be sure to bring one along. You just need to remember that the voltage from the light socket will be either 220 or 110, the same as the wall. If you're using an auto switching adapter like many cell phone and camera chargers, they work from 100V to 240V anyway."
Darren Anspach
4. How To Increase Your Chances Of Getting A Good Seat On The Plane
No need to ride in a middle seat especially if you have some status with an airline. 72 hours before a flight and again 24 hours before a flight (usually at midnight eastern time 3 days departure). All the high status people waiting for upgrades to first class get bumped up-front freeing up some of the best seats in coach. So check the web site during those times for great seat improvements."
Terry Provonsha
5. How To Make Your Hotel Room As Dark As Possible To Sleep
"Hey Michael,
When I travel across time zones it is sometimes necessary to catch some
sleep during daylight hours and in some hotels the outdoor lights are very
intense at night. Rather than struggle trying to get curtains closed
completely a trick is to use the pants hangers from the closet. Use the
clips to hold the curtains firmly closed preventing light to come in."
6. How To Cover Up A Bad Smells In Your Hotel Room
"Also, once in a while you get that musty smell from the room air
conditioner. I spray some cologne on a Kleenex and drape or hang that on
the air intake grate, as it evaporates it spreads a nicer (hopefully)
fragrance in the room."
Best Regards. Tom
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