Destination planning is a big part of any successful trip. I have a site that can connect you with “Official Tourist Bureaus.” On a recent trip to Florida I contacted the tourist bureau to find out information beyond the obvious that I knew. It turned out to be a great resource and I got 2 for 1 coupons for about a dozen places. TIP: Check out this web site to connect with tourist information worldwide www.towd.com.
Frequent travelers develop all kinds of techniques to help overcome jet lag. Even travel in the US involves different time zones to get in sync with. Here is one of the simplest ones that can help you start to adjust. This one may seem trivial, but the small psychological effect it has could make all the difference. TIP: Adjust your watch to your destination time as soon as the plane takes off – get your mind changing to the new time zone immediately. If you have connecting flights in a time a zone different than your destination only adjust to the connecting time – you don’t want to miss the connecting flight.
Every trip involves packing to one degree or another. As every seasoned traveler knows dirty clothes expand to take up more room than the clean ones. Where are you going to put the souvenirs and gifts? TIP: Always pack a collapsible tote bag for your expansion needs. The most desirable is a nylon reinforced type tote bag with a zipper closure that folds very small for your initial packing yet can be used as checked luggage for the way home. Use this for all your dirty clothes on the trip home. Now your original luggage has room for your new purchases.
I have previously provided information about researching seating configurations on airlines and specific aircraft. Business travelers over the ocean know the value of a flat seat. Here is a web site that gives you the scoop on who has the flattest seats. TIP: Go to www.flatseats.com.