Packing for Trips

How to Avoid Lineups at LaGuardia Airport

By alanarange

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Flown in or out of New York City lately? It can be a nightmare, especially if you're landing or leaving from LaGuardia, one of New York City's two major international airports. Here are some tips to keep you out of the waiting line and onto your ... more »

How to Avoid Losing Your Luggage During A Vacation

By Lauren Romano

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Let's face it. Losing your luggage during a vacation can be an absolute nightmare. Here are some tips on how to avoid having to go through this... more »

How to Buy Foreign Currency Online

By Anne Wanchic

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Save by purchasing foreign currency prior to departure and avoid escalated fees and inflated exchange rates in airports, hotels and banks... more »

How to Ice Fish

By ChristiB

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Ice fishing is a great, laid back sport you can enjoy in the winter or somewhere that stays super cold the year round. If you're interested in finding out where and how to ice fish, your Internet connection can be a great resouce... more »

How to Make Healthy Airplane Snacks

By CyndiLou

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Pretzels, alcohol, overprocessed food: while traveling might be good for your soul, getting to your destination could be hazardous to your diet! Here is a quick and easy snack mix to take along, and some tips to help you stay healthy and feel ... more »

How to Manage When Your Flight is Canceled Due to Weather

By BeingArtsy

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If you have ever had a flight canceled, you know how it feels to have your plans interrupted. During the winter season, no one can know what to expect from Mother Nature, and more often than not, travelers must deal with flight delays, or worse, ... more »

How to Pack a Carry-On Purse

By ACGaughen

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It's so easy to get overwhelmed when you're traveling, and the second you sit down on the plane should be the first time you breathe easy--NOT the time you want to be digging for that pack of gum that's somewhere in your bag! This one is for all ... more »

How to Pack a Child for a Week of Summer Camp

By Julia Fuller

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It is time to send the children off to summer camp. How can you help your children remember to wear clean underwear everyday, put on clothes that don't clash, and brush their teeth everyday? A child busy a camp isn't likely to take care of daily ... more »

How to Pack a Child for Overnight Camp

By eHow Travel Editor

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Packing your child's bags for an overnight camp can be a daunting task if you're not prepared. The process of gathering their personal items and then packing them into appropriate luggage can be simplified by following these basic guidelines... more »

How to Pack a Suitcase So It Won't Pick up Odors

By Bethchapman

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Suitcases pick up travel odors - the smell of packed shoes when they get hot, the stale smell from the plane's cargo section and even hotel smells. Here are some creative ideas on how to protect against such travel odors... more »

How to pack accordingly

By Life-is-sweet

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It's that time of the year when some of us are going away... Now that's the fun part, but the not so fun part is packing. These steps will help you out... more »

How to Pack an Overnight Bag as a Carry-on

By eHow Travel Editor

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Airlines are notorious for changing or delaying flights and changes often mean lost luggage. A lot of times, it takes a day or two to have it returned to you. If you have ever fallen victim to lost luggage, you might find it easier to pack an ... more »

How to Pack for a Beach Vacation.

By acole

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Vacation is just around the corner! Your thinking of all kinds of things you need to do before you go, not to mention packing. Here a quick guide to help pack for the trip... more »

How to Pack for a Family Driving Vacation - Without Suitcases!

By PearlsWisdom

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A clever way to efficiently pack clothes, toys, linens, toiletries, baby items, etc. for vacation and stay organized upon arrival... more »

How to Pack for a Motorcycle Trip

By PegC

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A real motorcycle trip with tents and sleeping bags, versus motels and mini-bars, is an adventure. On this trip, luxuries are the sun and sky, not a portable trailer with a double-bed. Packing for a motorcycle adventure can be challenging. Read ... more »

How to Pack for a Mountain Camping Trip

By carolineschley

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Camping in the mountains is a great experience, but it is important, in such a variable atmosphere, to be well prepared. Follow these suggestions to have everything you will need to be comfortable... more »

How to Pack for a Ski Trip to Canada

By CyndiLou

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Skiing in the Great White North is an must-do for many winter sports enthusiasts. Here are some packing tips for the bulky winter gear needed to tame the slopes... more »

How to Pack for a Trip to Charleston, South Carolina

By IlaniSB

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Thousands of visitors each year flock to "The Holy City" of Charleston, South Carolina. Lured by palm trees, Southern drawls and beautiful waterfront views, tourists venture to the Lowcountry, especially in the spring and summer. Charleston's ... more »

How to Pack for a Trip to Paris

By eHow Travel Editor

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Paris makes romantics out of skeptics with its alluring history and charming modern-day buzz. Layer your clothes to stay comfortable any time of year... more »

How to Pack For A Trip With Kids

By oneloved

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Are you traveling with kids this summer? Whether you're going on vacation or visiting family, taking a road trip or flying, these tips will help you make sure you pack what you need, and forget what you don't!.. more »

How to Pack for a Winter Trip to Southern Australia

By eHow Travel Editor

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Winter for Australia is May through August, an important factor to keep in mind when leaving from the hot summer temperatures of the US. Southern temperatures remain, for the most part, fairly mild. The exception to this is Victoria and Tasmania, ... more »

How to Pack for the Beach with Baby

By Rebecca Wicks

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A trip to the beach sounds fun, but packing up when you have a baby can seem daunting. The first couple of times I went, I ended up carrying way too many things. By the middle of the summer I had exactly what I needed -- nothing more, nothing ... more »

How to Pack Gifts for Travel

By favefive

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If you are traveling to attend a special occasion such as a wedding, birthday or holiday party, you will probably be bringing a gift with you. Here are some tips to help you pack gifts for travel... more »

How to Pack Light for Air Travel

By NikkiS

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It used to be that you could travel and stuff everything but the kitchen sink in your suitcase. With the maximum weight limit on a suitcase or piece of luggage being 50 pounds, airlines are beginning to put tougher restrictions on how much ... more »

How to Pack Light For Winter Travel

By Elizabeth A

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Unless your visiting Florida for the Holidays, traveling light during the winter months isn't the easiest of tasks. So, if sitting on your suitcase still doesn't get the zipper closed around those bulky sweaters, coats, gloves, scarves and hats, ... more »

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