http://blog.luggagesource.com We Travel the World with You! Tue, 20 Jul 2010 22:04:48 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Lots of Americans will be on the road this Summer, but plenty will be flying too. To better be prepared, we suggest: Go against the flow. Take early morning flights to ensure better on-time performance — early flights are statistically more dependably on time than those later in the day. Book nonstop ... http://blog.luggagesource.com/2010/02/25/tips-for-avoiding-air-travel-problems/ More and more women travel alone and have no particular risks or problems. However, it isn’t the same all around the world. Regardless of destination keep these tips in mind: Be prepared. The more you know the better you will enjoy the trip. First Aid. Always take along a small kit with ... http://blog.luggagesource.com/2010/02/18/tips-for-traveling-alone/ A little time spent selecting the right luggage for your trip can help avoid any disasters. We personally recommend hard cases, especially for holidays or longer trips, such as those from Samsonite, as they are a lot sturdier and far more reliable. Granted they do reduce your overall weight allowance ... http://blog.luggagesource.com/2010/02/16/choosing-the-right-luggage-for-your-trip/ Hacienda Puerta Campeche in Campeche, Mexico Crafted from a row of colonial-era houses, the Yucatán Peninsula’s latest hacienda brings a dose of urbane style to this historic town. Most of the 15 guest rooms have a bathroom the size of a big-city apartmentand a sun-drenched daybed. Pools built between the red ... http://blog.luggagesource.com/2010/02/12/romantic-travel-spots-in-canada-and-mexico/ When buying new luggage there are a few questions that you need to ask yourself. Do you make longer trips or do you make shorter overnight trips? Do you want to invest in a good set of luggage or do you want to purchase a piece or two? Are you ... http://blog.luggagesource.com/2010/02/02/how-do-i-shop-for-new-luggage/ The Website of U.S. Embassies, Consulates, and Diplomatic Missions is a very helpful site for key information wherever you are travel abroad. It can give you specific contact information for every country in the world. In addition it gives you issues and press information as needed for worldwide travel. In the travel ... http://blog.luggagesource.com/2010/02/02/website-for-us-embassies-and-consulates/ How can I find information on road conditions, construction and rest areas? You can check out the roads before you go. This page contains links to the Departments of Transportation for all 50 States. Each state’s site is different, but most sites contained detailed information on highway construction, road closings, ... http://blog.luggagesource.com/2010/01/25/information-on-construction-road-conditions-and-rest-areas/ Most college students go to somewhere in Mexico during their Spring Break. Mexico is a very popular place for college students and many times this is their first trip outside of the US. There are many things to watch for and here are the highlights of the most popular places ... http://blog.luggagesource.com/2010/01/15/spring-break-in-mexico-things-to-know-before-you-go/ Jet lag occurs when you cross time zones and disrupt the body’s normal rhythms that help you sleep. If you have a set routine, it’s likely that you’ll suffer more than someone who adapts easily to change - babies, for example, seem barely susceptible to jet lag. Symptoms include fatigue, ... http://blog.luggagesource.com/2010/01/11/jet-lag/ Every piece of clothing you bring should complement every other item or have at least two uses (e.g., sandals double as slippers, a scarf as a shoulder wrap). Tops: Bring two or three T-shirts (or buy overseas), one or two short-sleeved blouses, and one or two long-sleeved shirts. Long-sleeved shirts with ... http://blog.luggagesource.com/2010/01/09/packing-tips-for-women/