02 Packing Pointers – A Novel Holiday

Additional Packing Pointers

Charly Miller — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:11:29 +0000

Here is a collection of miscellaneous tips, such as:
The magic of Zip bags … blister-proof, comfy socks … and must-have travel gadgets!
Additional Packing Pointers

Many of the featured items are available in the Travel Supplies & Gadgets section of the Harry Potter Places website Travel Store.
http://harrypotterplaces.com/travel-store/

Supplies to Purchase in the UK

Charly Miller — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 19:56:50 +0000

Some things are more expensive when purchased in Great Britain – such as batteries and over-the-counter pain meds. Thus, you should bring plenty of those things with you when traveling to the UK. Many daily-needs items, however, can be purchased cheaply after your arrival, saving you from having to pack and pull them along.

The file linked below contains info about what not to pack, where to buy supplies once you’re there, and other pointers such as:

Toiletries Shopping List
Driving Supplies
Inexpensive Light Lunches

Supplies to Purchase in the UK
Happy Novel-Holidaying!
CHAS

Pill Packing Pointers

Charly Miller — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 21:07:11 +0000

When heading out on holiday, there are some very important practices for packing prescription and over-the-counter pills, capsules, supplements or solutions, that you should know about.

All Travel Experts Agree that it is Important To:

Pack enough of them to sustain you even if your holiday is inadvertently extended by a day or two
Pack them in a manner that will protect them during travel
Stash information vital to replacing them should they become lost, damaged, or stolen during your sojourn.

The following A Novel Holiday Packing Pointers PDF contains tons o’ tips for accomplishing each of the above practices.

A Novel Holiday Pill Packing Tips

In-Flight Supplies and Sustenance

Charly Miller — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 20:07:09 +0000

Especially when traveling abroad, it’s important to pack an In-Flight Needs bag containing items that will keep you comfortable – and healthy.

Additionally, airline meals and snacks are rarely plentiful these days, and often are not free. Savvy sojourners pack plenty of non-perishable, crush-proof snacks. Happily, healthy tidbits are the best snacks to travel with.

Plz peruse our A Novel Holiday Packing Pointers PDF about
In-Flight Supplies & Sustenance

Travel Documents and Baggage ID

Charly Miller — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 19:38:33 +0000

Savvy sojourners know to stash photocopies of all important personal identification and travel-related documents somewhere within their luggage. This practice assists with obtaining replacements if any of your original documents become lost or stolen while enjoying your holiday.

Additionally, there are some important Baggage ID techniques that few know to perform.

And, what about other kinds information valuable for replacing lost, damaged, or stolen items – like credit cards or prescription medications?

In this A Novel Holiday Packing Pointers PDF we’ll give you a comprehensive Stuff to Stash check list, and explain each item. Everything on the list will fit into a single envelope that can be hidden in the lining of any-sized bag.

A Novel Holiday Travel Documents and Baggage ID Tips

Baggage Security Tips

Charly Miller — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 18:42:47 +0000

The first time I saw someone’s underwear traveling around a baggage claim turnstile—along with other contents from a zipper compartment that had opened during transport—I vowed to never use external zipper compartments to store anything, unless they could be securely closed!

However, there are times when every compartment is needed.
So, here’s what we came up with.
A Novel Holiday Baggage Security Tips

First Things First

Charly Miller — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 18:01:55 +0000

When preparing to travel inside or outside your home country, begin by going to your country’s Governmental Transportation Security Authority website, and become familiar with the rules and regulations related to traveling via planes, trains, or whatever.

For instance:

Those who live in Europe should review security requirements established by the European Commission for all Transport Modes:
http://ec.europa.eu/transport/index_en.htm

Australians should visit the Australian Government’s Department of Infrastructure and Transport:
http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/index.aspx

Canadian Citizens should review the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority’s website before flying:
http://www.catsa.gc.ca/home.aspx?id=1&pname=Home_Accueil&lang=en/

And so on …

Those who live in the USA will find a wealth of flight regulation information on the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) website:
http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information

Next, study the tips and lists provided by our two favorite travel experts—Rick Steves and Reid Bramblett.

Rick Steves’ Packing List
http://www.ricksteves.com/plan/tips/packlist.htm
He also offers one for Women:
http://www.ricksteves.com/plan/tips/womenpack.htm

Reid Bramblett’s Ultimate Packing List
http://www.reidsguides.com/t_pa/t_pa_packing_list.html
“The five cardinal rules of traveling clothes: 1) nothing white; 2) nothing that wrinkles; 3) clothes you can layer; 4) lots of pockets; and 5) very few. Clothes take up the most space in your luggage, so don’t pack many. Just get used to doing a bit of laundry each night or two in your room.”

Be particularly attentive to packing items and suggestions that are duplicated by Rick Steves and Reid Bramblett. Clearly, repeated tips are the most important ones to follow.

After that, peruse the extra packing pointers we’ve posted!

CHAS