Comments on: Come Fly With Me: Travel Tips http://www.fiftyisthenew.com/2008/07/29/come-fly-with-me-travel-tips-2008/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=come-fly-with-me-travel-tips-2008 Girl-friendly points of view from women living midlife with humor and grace, keeping it real—staying young and healthy in heart and mind. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:30:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: Red sox http://www.fiftyisthenew.com/2008/07/29/come-fly-with-me-travel-tips-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-266 Red sox Wed, 06 Aug 2008 05:04:57 +0000 http://www.fiftyisthenew.com/?p=178#comment-266 Packing tips: I stuff my socks into my shoes, it keeps them from crunching and saves room. I believe rolling is better than folding and put a copy of my itinerary in my checked luggage, in case it goes to a different destination. Packing tips: I stuff my socks into my shoes, it keeps them from crunching and saves room. I believe rolling is better than folding and put a copy of my itinerary in my checked luggage, in case it goes to a different destination.

]]> By: Susie Cutes http://www.fiftyisthenew.com/2008/07/29/come-fly-with-me-travel-tips-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-262 Susie Cutes Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:57:30 +0000 http://www.fiftyisthenew.com/?p=178#comment-262 Since I go on lots of short business trips, I don't care for the travel size items anymore. Now I keep certain items permanently in my suitcase. My "permanent" items are: a good hairbrush, shoe bags, a toothbrush (yes, Cathy, I change it often!), tube -o-toothpaste, cotton swabs, floss, sanitary napkins and tampons. Most of these items have their own little plastic zipper baggie. My "emergency kit" consists of: emergen-c, allergy medicine, pepto bismol tablets and pain killers. When I get home, I know exactly what needs to be replenished (rarely anything!) and handle it right away. I then unpack the makeup, clothes and my shoes and store by luggage away. Since I go on lots of short business trips, I don’t care for the travel size items anymore. Now I keep certain items permanently in my suitcase. My “permanent” items are: a good hairbrush, shoe bags, a toothbrush (yes, Cathy, I change it often!), tube -o-toothpaste, cotton swabs, floss, sanitary napkins and tampons. Most of these items have their own little plastic zipper baggie.

My “emergency kit” consists of: emergen-c, allergy medicine, pepto bismol tablets and pain killers.

When I get home, I know exactly what needs to be replenished (rarely anything!) and handle it right away. I then unpack the makeup, clothes and my shoes and store by luggage away.

]]> By: Road Warrior http://www.fiftyisthenew.com/2008/07/29/come-fly-with-me-travel-tips-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-255 Road Warrior Tue, 29 Jul 2008 22:21:09 +0000 http://www.fiftyisthenew.com/?p=178#comment-255 First discovered this camping, and now I keep baby wipes handy in the glove compartment of my car, even when not on a road trip. They're great for cleaning up after pumping gas, spilling coffee, or lifting bird poop off the car's hood. Just get small packets because they dry out after a while. First discovered this camping, and now I keep baby wipes handy in the glove compartment of my car, even when not on a road trip. They’re great for cleaning up after pumping gas, spilling coffee, or lifting bird poop off the car’s hood. Just get small packets because they dry out after a while.

]]> By: Cynthia Fuhrman http://www.fiftyisthenew.com/2008/07/29/come-fly-with-me-travel-tips-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-254 Cynthia Fuhrman Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:26:46 +0000 http://www.fiftyisthenew.com/?p=178#comment-254 Whether you think pashminas are passe or not, take one on a trip! They squish into your carry on easily, and they are amazing multi-purpose items: from serving as a your-germs-only pillow or blanket on the airplane, to instant warmth in a cold spot, to comfort blanket for a nap, to cover up for scooting to the hotel pool or sauna, to best wrap for a night out...so versatile. Just took one on vacation to England and France and I used it constantly, even in summer. Whether you think pashminas are passe or not, take one on a trip! They squish into your carry on easily, and they are amazing multi-purpose items: from serving as a your-germs-only pillow or blanket on the airplane, to instant warmth in a cold spot, to comfort blanket for a nap, to cover up for scooting to the hotel pool or sauna, to best wrap for a night out…so versatile. Just took one on vacation to England and France and I used it constantly, even in summer.

]]> By: Betty http://www.fiftyisthenew.com/2008/07/29/come-fly-with-me-travel-tips-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-253 Betty Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:50:09 +0000 http://www.fiftyisthenew.com/?p=178#comment-253 You know how liquid make-up, lotions, toothpaste and such -- things that come in tubes -- overflow like lava when you reach your destination? Bring along an extra plastic bag and at your hotel put the tubes in the bag, zip lock tightly and immerse in an ice bucket or sink filled with ice water for ten minutes or more. This keeps creams, lotions and expensive potions from overflowing when you open them. You know how liquid make-up, lotions, toothpaste and such — things that come in tubes — overflow like lava when you reach your destination? Bring along an extra plastic bag and at your hotel put the tubes in the bag, zip lock tightly and immerse in an ice bucket or sink filled with ice water for ten minutes or more. This keeps creams, lotions and expensive potions from overflowing when you open them.

]]> By: zach http://www.fiftyisthenew.com/2008/07/29/come-fly-with-me-travel-tips-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-252 zach Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:32:38 +0000 http://www.fiftyisthenew.com/?p=178#comment-252 My latest travel tip. Wear a light pull over with a long pocket.I have a (cloudveil) that carries a airline ticket, boarding ticket or e-ticket perfectly.Keeps your documents handy and in one place.The pocket is stitched chest level with small long zipper. The pocket should fit all of the above with out having to fold. Also has room for compact toothbrush & toothpaste which is also very handy. travel smart w/fresh breath My latest travel tip. Wear a light pull over with a long pocket.I have a (cloudveil) that carries a airline ticket, boarding ticket or e-ticket perfectly.Keeps your documents handy and in one place.The pocket is stitched chest level with small long zipper. The pocket should fit all of the above with out having to fold. Also has room for compact toothbrush & toothpaste which is also very handy.

travel smart
w/fresh breath

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