Simple Travel Tips

People usually find that they take much more than they need on trips and vacations. Consider what you really need, and remember that most places you go you can buy anything you forgot.

• Pack your suitcase and then take out half of what you've packed.
• Do you really need that curling iron?
• When driving take a Zen approach. Enjoy where you are. Take the long way. You'll get to your     destination soon enough.
• Think about your return trip. Do you have room to bring back souvenirs, gifts, etc. that you plan on getting while you're away. Try to be considerate of other travelers and not hog all the overhead storage space on the plane with your junk.
• Make up games to pass the time. Start a county map. Fill in all the counties you've been to. Try to learn all the  state nicknames.

Take the "How Green is My Getaway Quiz" from the Sierra Club.

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Updated April 30, 2008