Let’s Plan Our Holiday

The key to traveling well during any time of the year but especially during the holidays involves packing.

Specifically, you want to pack smartly; you want to pack wisely. This is not the time of year when you are apt to be able to fit everything you need into a simple carry on bag. The rest of the year you might be able to get away with not checking any baggage, but that really is not likely during the holiday season.

Ah, and you now have the liquid and gel rules put into place by the TSA.

Well, you get can away with that — somewhat. You can, of course, bring three ounces worth of liquids or gels, as long as they are in a clear zip up plastic bag — quart sized. Or you can buy liquids and gels after you have gone through the security checkpoint.

But anyway, remember that the majority of airlines charge if you have to check bags — sometimes for more than one, sometimes for just one.

Know the rules at your airline, and try to pack as smartly as possible.