guides & Tips
RECOMMENDED GUIDES
GENERAL TRAVEL
TRAVEL INFLUENCER GUIDES
SPECIALTY TRAVEL
Caribbean and Co (The Caribbean)
CRUISING
BOATING
OTHER RESOURCES
FLIGHTS
Flight Aware - track flights, cancellations or delays
WEATHER
Check out Weather Nation, preferred weather and travel page
LUGGAGE
Luggage Free shipping service
TRIP PREPARATION/INSURANCE
Travel Insurance by Insured Nomads
DON'T FORGET TO BUY BEFORE YOU JET !
STEP Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (USA)
BOATING
TIPS
Carry a reusable water bottle. Fill it with water after arrive at the terminal. Nalgene bottles from Epic Water Filters are highly recommendable.
Book preferred air carriers Southwest and Alaska when you can. Consistently they are highest rated in overall guest service, friendliness and amenities compared to the major legacy airlines. SW has a special Texan hospitality. Alaska similarly offers warm, pro-guest service.
Other tips
Pack a pen and notepad.
Top Drawer has some stately stationery.
Pack lightweight, light colored clothing.
Wear a RFID holder to protect your credit cards.
Shop Baggalini for RFID bags and wallets.
Roll clothes to save space in luggage.
Don't forget sanitizer and sunscreen.
More Air Tips
Also try to book small carriers when possible, such as Jet Blue, Avelo and JSX. Generally, these offer better, smoother service due to lesser stress small airport usage.
Jet Blue: US Domestic, Puerto Rico and UK
Avelo: great for Western U.S. travel (SoCal, Wine country destinations (Santa Rosa, CA, Oregon) and Montana/Yellowstone
JSX: great for California-California trips
(LAX, San Diego, Bay area);
California-Nevada; Nevada-Texas;
California-Texas (Dallas-DAL, Houston-HOU);
Texas-Florida (Destin, FL)
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