Archive for 'travel tips'

Traveling light is the new mantra for air passengers. The baggage guidelines are strict about what you can and what you cannot carry. Usually, this does not cause a problem. The size and weight of your luggage is the main problem you face. This is why packing light has become a preference for many people [...]

The airline baggage restrictions can perplex the average traveler. Reading the guidelines is hardly something a person would want to do before leaving home to catch a flight. With the anticipation and excitement of an upcoming trip, going over the luggage rules and regulations can get overlooked. Yet, it is highly important that you know [...]

There has been much hullabaloo over the restrictions imposed on air travelers and the amount of luggage they can carry with them. Over the past few years, airport security has become a matter of concern for the authorities and the passengers are put through a lot of hassle. Limiting the baggage is one of the [...]

Umbrellas are possibly the last item you think about when going traveling. Yet, it is important to keep the weather in mind when you are going out of town. Whether you are on a business trip or traveling with your family, having the right gear according to the climate of your destination is essential. You [...]

When we find a great travel related website, we immediately want to share it with our readers. Recently, we have found ourselves spending quite a bit of time visiting and reading through the great articles at Budget Travel. Budget Travel covers a myriad of topics related to travel worldwide. From deals and news to hotel [...]

A lot of travelers go home frustrated because their luggage gave up during the trip, sometimes causing embarrassing moments in the airport terminal or train station. If it hasn’t happened to you, just imagine the stress encountered when the contents of your bag are spilled in the airport carousel. That terrible line of thinking should [...]

This is certainly not an exhaustive list of travel blogs, but it’s a great list. Many of us here at LuggagePoint.com visit these blogs on a routine basis. While we may not be able to afford to travel to the destinations that fill the “cyber pages” of these blogs due to lack of time and/or [...]

The best winter driving tip is to avoid driving at all, if it can be avoided. Motorists should postpone their trips if they are not really important in order to avoid the hazards and risks driving on a snowy or icy road. But if going out cannot be avoided, it will benefit motorists tremendously if [...]

Unfortunately frequent flyers are very familiar with delayed flights, especially if they are flying into larger airports such as Chicago’s O’Hare International or New York’s John F. Kennedy International. At times, a plane has to keep idling for almost an hour in the tarmac while waiting for clearance from the control tower to take off [...]

Over the holidays, many people will be traveling by train to meet family and friends. It is a given that travelers will bring with them a lot of stuff—including presents and souvenirs on their return trip. For their safety and comfort, train passengers be aware of Amtrak’s baggage policy in order to avoid any inconveniences [...]