The Luggage Blog

When ever traveling especially in places that are hard to access and ATM’s or have cash-only shops taking cash with you is the only way to go. Protect yourself with the Multi-Stash method.

At the ‘Living Large on a Small Budget’ blog Wise Bread they have come up with an smart and simple way to prevent ruining your vacation and budget all at once. Safely traveling with money can be a daunting task, but with the multi-stash method you prevent yourself from falling victim to losing it all at once.

Carrying all your cash in one place (usually a wallet) puts you at the biggest risk of losing the whole enchilada if somebody lifts (or if you lose) your wallet. In addition, when you whip out your wallet to pay for something and are sifting through large amounts of money, you will immediately become a formidable target for theft.

So carry your cash in a few different places. Put the day’s spending money in your wallet (this can also be an effective budgeting technique), and then stash some cash in a few other places which you don’t access in public; maybe a money belt, lock some in your luggage (an unlikely place like with your dirty clothes is good), and/or put a few emergency bills in your shoe (underneath the insole is great).

This method can not only prevent your funds from being lifted but also help to keep your day-to-day travel expensive on track. Have a favorite tip for keeping cash safe on the go? Share it with us in the comments.

How to Get and carry Cash Safely and Securely [Wise Bread]

We really, really like finding travel related items that we really, really like. Really! Fodor’s 10 Simple Truths About Travel is a must read for jet setters and travel novices alike.

Number 2 under the “Shoulds” and number 4 under the “Should Nots” are our favorites, in case you were wondering.

Thinking of traveling with the little ones, but aren’t up for hearing how dreadfully bored they are? Fodors compiled a list of the Top 5 Kid Friendly Hotel Chains. Offbeat amenities such as complimentary goldfish during your stay, child-sized bathrobes, and closets stocked with fun and games make the list.

Check it out here.

The holidays are a joyous time of year. It’s a time of year where families unite to enjoy a wonderful feast filled with turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce. It’s a time of year where your grandfather falls asleep before and after dinner. These times can produce a ton of wonderful memories, or if you travel, they can also produce nightmares. I would like to share with you the top ten tips for Thanksgiving travel this year. So for all you holiday flyers out there, get you pencils ready and take some notes.

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Jackson Hole, WY

Area Profile
Teton Village, Wyo., and Jackson Hole Mountain Resort rise from a great “hole” or basin 12 miles northwest of the town of Jackson. Skiers and riders do their things on 2,500 acres of in-bound terrain and taunt the mountain’s 4,139-foot vertical (the greatest continuous rise in the U.S.) There are two mountains: Apres Vous and Rendezvous. and an open backcountry gate system giving skiers and free-heelers access to more than 3,000 additional acres of high-country magic. There are 111 named trails and many other unnamed routes known to skiers who have skied here for years. Twelve lift systems serve the mountains and snowboarding is allowed on 100 percent of their terrain.

Lodging Profile
The Jackson Hole Valley has over 10,000 units available for guest accomodations - everything from backcountry yurts to luxury hotels. The Four Seasons Resort in Jackson Hole is a favorite, boasting 125 rooms, 40 unit Residence Club, and 17 slope-side penthouse suites. The Crystal Springs Lodge is also new and has 18 condos available. Ski in/ski out lodges and condo units are available at the base of the ski area: luxury properties to a backpacker hostel. Full range of accomodations in Teton Village. Additional accomodations available in the town of Jackson, located ten miles away.

Services Profile
Restaurants, lounges within walking distance, many of both in Jackson. Ski shop, boutique, specialty, drug, liquor, cleaners and post office at area. Clinic at area, St. John’s Hospital, 12 miles. Kids Ranch for ages 2 months-5 years. Ski and snowboard school for ages 6 and over. Ski and cross country rental and repair available at slope and in Jackson. Ski classes offered for racing, cross country, powder, Junior and children, steep camps, women’s camps and snowboard camps. New this year: the new Bridger Restaurant atop the Bridger Gondola (Elevation 9,095’) will have incredible valley views of Jackson Hole and the famed on-mountain Corbet’s Couloir to the south.

Area Recreation Profile
Climbing, mountaineering, biking, kayaking, rafting, paragliding, fishing, sightseeing, tram rides, hiking, horseback riding, and concert with various musical genres.

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Here’s some helpful tips that we recommend one to take before or while travelling abroad in order to have a safe enjoyable trip.  Some of these steps might seem like common sense but you never know and it can’t hurt to familarize yourself with these precautions before you take that trip to a foreign land that you are not used to.

Health

• Look up any illnesses of the country you are traveling to and make sure you’ve taken any necessary precautions
• Make sure you keep any medications you need in your personal bag, rather than checking them
• Find out if there are restrictions on any medical supplies you plan to bring and get a note from your doctor if necessary and always check with your airline to be sure
• Bring empty bottles of water to the airport than you can fill after you pass through security to avoid dehydration on a long flight
• Whenever possible stretch during long trips and before hauling heavy luggage

Theft

• Don’t let your luggage out of sight or ask anyone you don’t know to watch it for you. This may seem like a no-brainer, but plenty of people do it!
• Use concealed money holders
• Don’t leave magazines with your name and address on a plane because you never know who may be phishing for information
• If you’re going on a long trip don’t forget to secure your home
• Keep important documents on you, rather than in the overhead compartment. Passports are a common stolen item overseas
• Like anywhere else, always stay alert
• If a deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is
• In case you are robbed, keep a small amount of traveler’s checks on your person or make sure you can access your bank account or you have someone who can send you cash [Read more →]