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“There are two kinds of travelers in the world: those who packed light and those who wish they had.” I love that quote. One of my favorite tips not mentioned in the article is; cross pack items in two suitcases. When traveling with your spouse, partner or friend, pack some of your clothing in each piece of luggage. If one of them gets lost, you’ll both still have something to wear.

To read more great suggestions on packing, go to: Packing Tips on travelsense.org.

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Whether traveling by plane, train or automobile, here are some products that I wouldn’t be without. All of these items are allowed to be carried on the airplane, since they are under 3 oz. and are not gels.

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So, I’m thinking about summer travel and where to go next. I know, a good problem to have. The first thing I do is head to Lonely Planet Guides site. On their site, I shop for destination, activity, or digital guides. If I know exactly what I’m looking for, I can buy just a chapter from one of the guides.

For example, I’m thinking of a trip to Mexico — in particular Ixtapa. I looked up their Planning Guide (free PDF) for an overview and some recommendations regarding best time to travel, what to bring, events that are happening.

The beauty of this is that you can use a trusted source to give you up to date planning information. Give it a try! Click on the link in this article to get there.

Before you head off this summer, look into an Entertainment Book for your destination. If you’ve purchased an Entertainment Book for your home town, you know about the savings they offer: Discounts on restaurants, hotels, movies, and many other services. Perhaps you’ve never thought about an Entertainment Book for other locations. Our experience is that the book pays for itself after two or three dinners. Right now, the 2007 books are $9.99. It’s great for summer travel; the 2008 books will be out in November. Go to their site for the latest prices and offers.

Admit it, you’re tired of the self-serving “best of” polls that are published around this time of year. You want to know about the companies to avoid. Specifically, you want to know which airlines to stay away from.

A few weeks ago, my friends over at TripAdvisor sent me the raw data from their Fall Travel Survey, and I’ve taken the liberty of doing a little number-crunching.

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You think flying last holiday season was bad? Wait until you try it this year.

A record number of travelers will take off in November and December. That is, if they can navigate their way through the Transportation Security Administration’s new liquid-and-gel rules.

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