Travel tips ? getting the most out of your limited spacePosted by Nick Niesen on October 29th, 2010 The number-one rule in packing for a trip is to pack lightly because we often forget how frequently we?ll have to lift or carry our luggage during our travels. Consider how, you?ll be dragging your luggage into the trunk of your car and out again, through the airport, off of the luggage carousel, through another airport, back into the trunk of your rental car and out again until finally you get to the hotel where hopefully they?ll have a porter. On top of having to lug your bags around, your airline will have strict rules on the size, weight and the number of bags you can travel with?for both carry-on and checked baggage. Make sure you check your airline's website for current information on restrictions and don?t assume that what you took last time will be allowed this time?especially if you are travelling on a different airline. Luggage size and weight restrictions can vary by airline or travel destination. *MONEY-SAVING TRAVEL TIP* Other great reasons for packing lightly: shorter waits around the luggage carousel, less need for porters (and tips!) and easier Customs inspections (after all, if you had to force your bags closed, imagine how happy the Customs agents will be!) Travel tips for packing your carry-on ?Your wallet Travel tips for packing your checked luggage ?Find out if where you are staying offers laundry services or has facilities you can use. This is one of the major secrets of packing lightly. A final travel tip Even for the smallest of accidents, or the most common illnesses, emergency medical travel insurance offers you protection by ensuring you get the attention you need, when you need it while not having to worry about how your emergency treatment will get paid. Before you leave, get emergency medical travel insurance quotes from competing insurers online and get the coverage you need. And don?t forget to pack it with your other must-have documentation! Compare emergency medical travel insurance today! Like it? Share it!More by this author |