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Entries from February 2008

Tumi Townhouse Collection - Luggage & Business Cases for Discerning Travelers

February 29th, 2008 · No Comments

Tumi has long been known for industry leading luggage and business cases. Their wheeled carry on luggage and larger wheeled suitcases are known around the world for durability, craftsmanship, and award-winning designs. Frequent business travelers, executives, pilots, and anyone that appreciates great looking, well-made luggage has been praising Tumi for over thirty years.
Last year, Tumi […]

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Checking Two Bags Will Cost You

February 29th, 2008 · No Comments

If you are flying on United and plan on checking a second piece of luggage it is going to cost you a $25 service fee. You can check out the official announcement from United here but the gist is that for domestic flights only, tickets purchased on or after 2/4/08 for travel on or after […]

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Garment Bags Go Everywhere

February 28th, 2008 · No Comments

Garment bags are making a come-back as a go-everywhere, multi-purpose luggage choice. Durable, lightweight and water repellant high-denier nylon garment bags are perfect for a quick weekend getaway by car. A 45” garment suit bag with outside storage pockets is a good choice for men. A 52” bag typically holds up to six dresses, […]

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Why you need good carry-on luggage!

February 27th, 2008 · No Comments

Everyone has different packing needs when they travel and if you’re anything like me, you’ve always checked two bags in addition to bringing a carry-on piece aboard with you. People usually worry about their checked luggage being lost or damaged but when was the last time you thought about protecting the belongings in your carry-on? […]

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Flying with Ski Gear

February 25th, 2008 · No Comments

Unless you are fortunate enough to live within driving distance to your favorite slopes, destination and most ski vacations require airline travel. Packing for a flight to a ski destination is challenging. Unlike a tropical vacation requiring shorts, sundresses, swimwear and sunscreen, a ski vacation requires more clothes, more gear and more planning.
While some skiers […]

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TSA Approved Luggage Locks

February 22nd, 2008 · No Comments

Many travelers believe luggage locks and baggage straps prevent pilfering luggage contents. After all, one would think that would-be thieves would not waste time and risk drawing attention by trying to remove a luggage strap, pick a lock or de-code a combination lock when nearby suitcases are not secured. Actually, the majority of professional […]

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Designer Luggage Makes a Statement

February 21st, 2008 · No Comments

Whether you are headed for a big job interview, important business conference, meeting new in-laws or trying to score an airline or hotel upgrade, it pays to look the part. Travelers show up in baggy sweatpants and flip flops tugging outdated and dilapidated luggage and expect to be treated like a VIP. A famous […]

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Choosing a Camera for Travel

February 20th, 2008 · No Comments

Whether you are visiting a far-away dream destination, attending a wedding, visiting a new grandchild, or going to a family reunion, travel images and video tell the story of a special journey. Digital cameras and camcorders have revolutionized photography and video. No more paying for dozens of poorly framed, overexposed or underexposed images. You […]

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International Travel Security Differences

February 20th, 2008 · No Comments

There is no simple set of security rules for travel worldwide. Security around the world is handled by different agencies and with differing degrees of rules, restrictions and rigidity.
In some countries, transportation security is handled by individual airlines and other transportation providers. In other countries, travel security falls under national governmental agencies. In the United […]

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Helping Kids Through TSA Security

February 19th, 2008 · No Comments

Travel with children is challenging. The younger the child, the more complicated and stressful clearing security can be. However, regardless of age, every passenger must go through the TSA security checkpoint.
Planning, preparation and practice help young children understand the security process, alleviate anxiety and reduce the odds of a sudden uncooperative kiddie meltdown. Prior to […]

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