Travel Accessories

71. Another final, last minute check:

as mentioned earlier, it is advisable to check every detail and aspect of your luggage. This will include the handles, wheels and zippers on every suitcase and bag before leaving on your trip.

Be sure and budget for the worst-case scenario that you have to replace your luggage and suitcase. If it ends up not being necessary, you have a little bit of extra cash to treat yourself and some discretionary budget spending!

72. Carry-on luggage is a stopgap solution for inevitabilities and a safe haven for valuables.

See it as your all-in-one solution to anything that can be thrown at you. Remember not to pack any dangerous or forbidden items in your on-flight baggage.

It is a good idea to take a change of clothes in your on-flight bag for every person in your travel party.

73. Minor emergency tools and practical items in a handy spot in your luggage can prove to be a life and money-saver.

A quick stop into the dollar store or local retailer before you leave home for a do-it-yourself kit that contains various small items like rubber bands, small tube of instant glue, paper clips, masking tape, Velcro, tissue-paper, sewing kit et al. could save you embarrassment, time and money!

It is wise to toss something like this into your luggage. They take up limited space (will even fit in a shoe, as mentioned earlier), and can come in handy in solving minor emergencies.

77. Another word to the wise when packing your luggage.

All things fluid and liquids in plastic bottles or containers should be placed in sealable plastic bags that will not leak. It is always wise to place the bottle into a well-sealed plastic bag as well. Wrapping a bottle in a towel or clothing will not protect it or keep it from leaking and staining your clothes.

The damage could be permanent and lead to unnecessary cost for laundry services and or replacement for clothes you really did not need or want.

75. Always layer and/or take a sweater or multi-purpose jacket with you, wherever you go.

It can get cool pretty fast and a tourist location is not the place to have to buy this item. They will be priced a little higher obviously and you would probably spend too much without a second thought just because you need one! Not a good decision for your travel budget necessarily – especially if it is an unbudgeted item.

That is where the checklist comes in handy when packing your suitcase in the first place. Planes can also be very cool spaces, so ask for a blanket and pillow when you sit down in your seat.

76. A frequent-traveler favorite and luggage essential is the trusted small, lightweight travel alarm.

It will prove to come in handy repeatedly and is easily carried anywhere. They are freely available and affordable from specialty travel stores as well as discount stores. Frequently travel alarms are sales items, so wait to make your purchase, if you can.