Make copies of important documents such as your passport, tickets, and credit cards and store in alternate location such as a carry-on bag. Also leave a copy at home with someone you can count on reaching.
Make copies of your itinerary and passport and place in suitcase pockets.
Spray clothes with spray starch before travel and iron upon arrival.
Use hotel provided shower caps as shoe covers.
Use airline provided luggage destination tag for lint removal.
Always include a small flashlight in your travel gear.
Travel candles can provide soft lighting and are useful during power outages.
Dr. Bronner's Soap will do everything from washing you to your clothes.
Make up a medical travel kit that stays in the bottom of your suitcase.
A cloth tote bag placed in the bottom of your suitcase can serve many purposes upon arrival or may be used as a carry on for extra items on return.
Two words - extra batteries!
Place an extension cord and surge protector in your suitcase for use with electrical appliances and for charging your computer.
After clearing security stop in a restaurant and gather salt, pepper, and sugar.
Pack some tea bags and small snacks for late hotel arrivals.
Put all toiletries in zip lock bags or a toiletry bag to guard against leakage or bursting under extreme temperatures or pressure. (Limit aerosols.)
Put clothing in clear plastic bags out of which you can press the air.
Mosquitoes do not like Fabric Softener Dryer Sheets, pack them between things. They will help to keep your clothes smelling fresh, keep bugs out of your suitcase and off you when you are wearing the clothes. One may also use them to rub skin and tuck into the clothes being worn to act as a repellant.
There are a lot of suitcase look a likes on the luggage conveyor. Tying a bright bandana or small scarf in a knot on the handle will make it easier to identify and come in handy to clean your hands.
Be sure to pack all your medications and valuables (jewelry and keepsakes) in your carry on, everything else can be replaced.
Make sure you keep an emergency contact card with any health problems or restrictions with you at all times.
