The first step is to make sure that your suitcase size fits within the requirements of the tour company and airlines. In most cases, the tour company has more stringent rules about size because there is less room on the motor coach than there is on the airplane.
The standard weight is 50 lbs. for a checked piece of baggage, and 15 lbs. for a carry-on. Even though they say 50 lbs., really you should only pack it to about 40 lbs. so that you have enough room after your purchases and mementos so that you don’t exceed the limit on your way home.
Some suitcases now have an ‘expand’ feature. When measuring your suitcase make sure you take this into account. If you are measuring before the tour without the expansion, you shouldn’t expand it on the tour. If everyone did that, there wouldn’t be enough room on the bus for everyone’s luggage by the end of the tour!
As for your carry-on bag, you really need to know what the bus requirements are. The airlines usually will allow you to take another small suitcase to but in the overhead bins. This is not the case with the European buses. Usually your carry-on bag is supposed to sit underneath the seat in front of you because the motor coaches don’t have overhead compartments.
You shouldn’t push the dimensions for your carry-on bag, because it would just mean that you would have to carry it on your lap throughout the whole tour if it does not fit underneath the seat in front of you.
To enjoy your tour to its fullest extent, knowing the requirements and following them will allow for a more comfortable ride for yourself and other passengers.
Last, but definitely not least, bring your sense of adventure!
Taking a spare set of clothing in your carry on bag during on an international trip is of utmost importance, especially in the unfortunate event of lost luggage. Losing your luggage can be a major inconvenience, and it can disrupt your travel plans and overall experience.
So you think you are packed and ready to go for all occasions? Shorts…check! Polo-shirt…check! A couple pair of jeans…check! Stain stick and laundry detergent…check?
This square is known for the Old Town, the New Town, Mary’s Column and Carillon, or the Glockenspiel clock. If you guessed the Marienplatz in Munich, Germany.
With every vacation the question arises, how much cash should I take? Do I need more than 1 credit card and/or ATM card?
Passport processing can take as long as 11 weeks* for routine requests and 7 weeks* for expedited service. Be sure to give yourself plenty of time to get a valid passport before you travel internationally. *May be longer!
This week in the Travel Chronicles we will be going over a few items you will always want to keep on you while traveling internationally. If you have other items or ideas, send them to info@escapeworld.com. We would love to hear from you.
Steeped in history, oozing with grandeur and brimming with breath taking natural beauty, majestic Edinburgh, Scotland is a must-see at any time of year.
This week in the Travel Chronicles we will be going over a few items you will always want to keep on you while traveling internationally. If you have other items or ideas, send them to info@escapeworld.com. We would love to hear from you.
This week in the Travel Chronicles we will be going over a few items you will always want to keep on you while traveling internationally. If you have other items or ideas, send them to info@escapeworld.com. We would love to hear from you.
Spain is widely known for Flamenco music and dance, bullfights, the Andalusian horse, fantastic beaches and lots of sunshine. Today, we will dive into the world of Flamenco!
International airports tend to be the size of small towns, and have many of the same features. Here are just a few ideas to pass the time.