1. GETTING AROUND AIRLINES EXCESS BAGGAGE FEES Skycaps used to comment on my bag. “Whaddya got in there, bricks?” Even today, I still pack my “essentials.” Aside from a few extra shoes, that includes all those liquids and gels. Where else do you put them? Add up the toiletries, instant coffee, immersion heater, protein bars, white noise/alarm clock, extension cord, makeup mirror, curling iron, small flashlight, adaptors, converters and chargers, and it’s a heavy bag. “Yeah, bricks,” I used to answer. But today, I take two half empty bags, splitting the weight. You pay steep excess fees for one bag a few pounds heavy, and nothing for two bags,( International flights ) each under the limit. Hey, it works for me-there’s room to shop.
2. SHIP YOUR LUGGAGE AHEAD How many times have you sighed, “If only I could travel with just a carry-on bag I’d save two hours at the airport!” Well, you can do just that and ship your bag ahead. You can have it waiting for you at the hotel when you arrive before the baggage carousel starts to turn. At least six companies now specialize in shipping luggage door to door. But since luggage heaven comes at a price, the three main overnight shipping companies ship luggage too, at a much lower price than the luggage shipping specialists. Ship a day early, so you can make sure your bag arrives before you do.
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