That's great planning!!

Ha! Totally

Great idea!

Great idea! “Up the spout” 😂

I did that. It was extremely helpful for all travel

Welcome back!!! Good gracious you have had such unfair bouts with that! Much love and support from Texas and the ranches!

I am thrilled for you! So happy!

I'm doing the same thing on NCL

You are right. Years ago I traveled to Europe with my daughter and purchased international and domestic flights separately. We were carrying one backpack and one carry-on each. When I bought our domestic, low-cost trips I saw that for example: London-Paris was 25$ BUT if you paid 40$ you would have all the rights: seat selection, priority boarding AND free checked baggage (one piece). If you were caught with extra weight, checking your bag would cost… $40!! So I decided to pay the extra cost with the privileges. At one of the airports there were lots of agents weighing cabin stuff trying to discover people carrying more than 12 kg. When one said to me: “sorry, madam, you’ ll have to check your luggage”, I replied: “no problem because it’s already paid!!!”

Yes know before you go.

I looked up the max personal item size and made a big zippered purse bag (thank you KZfaq!) just under that size to use as a mini suitcase in addition to my carry-on when I travel to the UK this year.

Airlines determine bag sizes and weights. Check before you go.

Smart!

And they look so chic! Thanks

I'm so glad! Have fun. Don't miss this walk through: bit.ly/HowToGoThroughTSA

Thanks so much. Hope it is a magical holiday!

Same, I prefer windows for short flights and/or if we are a group together. Otherwise it’s always aisle of the middle set of seats. (Yet I complain when people on the window seat close their windows!!!)

Gwenda I am so glad these tips helped you. Thanks for letting me know about the food.

Took me 9 years to figure that one out.

Ooh, I like adding orange! Yay, I'm so happy for you. Was the food and wine glorious? Were the people so wonderful?

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie the food was great. Best tip is eating about 2 blocks off the squares/piazzas... With menu in Italian, offering just a few items. Very authentic.

My hubby always chooses the window seat too for that first reason!

I INSIST on a window seat because the one time I didn’t, my claustrophobia got so bad I was shaking and crying. Even if it’s dark out I *need* to look outside. I honestly hate flying, but I have to this summer (overseas for the first time) and I’m already stressed out about it. Your travel tips are helping, though. Thank you!

So glad!

It is a great one!

This can be pricey, but I’m planning to buy a small mouth wash and maybe other items to save room in my 311 for must have makeup.

I would too. If you know it'll be in the store, there are so many things you can get when you get there.

Love that idea too!

Oh how wonderful!!! It'll be so nice!

That's great!

Thanks for the tip!

Thank you! You too!

Thank you so much! Now let's go somewhere.

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie Yes, ha! Heading out to San Diego....carry on is all set and SO AM I, thanks to you!! xo

Glad you like them!

Glad I could help! They've changed my routines!

I am finding blue is a great one too.

You are so welcome!

It's so much easier in the summer!

I’ll wear a hoodie and a jacket on to the plane as they are bulky.

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie Which is why I haven't flown in winter in over 7 years.

I LOVE your gray shoes where did you get them??

@@Deann7575 Hi, I usually list everything in the description box. I think you're talking about the blue-smoke colored sneaker bootie: bit.ly/3rCxuWj

Thanks so much! I hope they help your long haul flight and 10 days trip!

Ooh, yes, and to eat that wonderful yummy cheese before coming back to the U.S. Thanks for watching!

I had stopped using plastic bags, cost & not good for the environment. I use glass containers in the kitchen but clear plastic bags for traveling is a must. The zip bags that an item from Amazon come in are a favorite. Unless a plastic bag becomes gross, I wash it in the sink and reuse it the next time we travel. Thanks for the tips and permission to relax a bit about plastic ; )

Someone said the link is not working. Did you get it to work previously or last night? I've changed it now.

I just bought 2 of tech holders today at TJ Maxx in their travel section for 6.99 each. They are identical to the one that Laurie has.

@@janlandrum2481 Awesome!!

Thank you!

You are so welcome!

I am thrilled for y'all! What a great way to see it. We loved only unpacking once! Yes use the laundry. EEEEK so fun!

Just double check with your cruise line to see if they have laundry facilities for personal use, or do you have to send everything out 2B laundry by their staff. I know some if not all Carnival ships have self laundry, and princess ship some if not all of them have self laundry. NCL does not have self laundry. I cannot remember Royal Caribbean and I haven't been on any other Cruise Line. I always fly into Port one day early. We will either use the hotel shuttle to go to Walmart or call for an Uber. I buy laundry detergent, sunscreen, magazines, chocolate and chips excetera to take on the cruise ship. Happy sailing

That's a nice advantage!

Yes me too b/c of the need to use the lavatory lol.

It is a ton of info. Grab a cup of coffee and journal; hit pause. You can also tap Save and then click on Watch Later.

Yes definitely!

Yes! They sponsored a video about what not to wear on the airplane I believe. LOVE!

Any time!

I triple cross your heart hope you get to! Have fun packing.

Me too

Good luck! It's the shoes which I think you have paired down no pun intended. If you can do that and thin layers, it will be doable. Really use your personal item bag as an extension of your suitcase. Have you seen the new compression cubes? They're National Parks themed: bit.ly/CubesNationalParks

It's your lucky day!! Thank you for watching.

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you Jan!

It's so good!

Glad it was helpful!

I do talk about it with other pibs in this video: bit.ly/BestPersonalItemBags

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie Thanks! I really love the bento bag but it's out of my price range. But the Lily and Drew looks like a decent sub.

You are so welcome!

Sounds great! Have a beautiful time!

They're so helpful just not cute. I absolutely love these Ecco booties. Nordstrom considers them sneakers fyi. But now I kind of agree.

Hi, thanks for letting me know. Some things I just assume people know what I am talking about. They should be the first thing on my list: www.amazon.com/shop/traveltipsbylaurie

Oh wow! Smart Ruth!

Yes you will absolutely love it.

Oh wonderful!! I'm glad it worked.

Ugh ugh ugh. Our cases have started going down so hopefully you'll be on one soon.

Thanks; save space!

Glad you think so!

You sure can!!

Love the aisle!

That's such a great idea!!

Have a glorious time!!!!

Yay but that’s okay. Have a beautiful time!

I agree; plus I cannot sleep on planes.

If it’s a long flight (Europe or Asia) we have now started to fly business class or at least premium economy. I’m 77 and my husband is 85 and now I can sleep on the plane. I especially liked United’s premium economy and was able to sleep going to Europe. We were able to come back in business because the upgrade on Lufthansa waSn’t too bad from premium economy. I realize this is not something you’re able to do, Laurie, but some of your subscribers might be able to. I just cannot sleep on a plane unless my feet are somewhat elevated!

I always overpack for road trips lol.

Road trips are why I'm good at packing. I have 3 siblings and used to always share a bag with my sister

@@lucybronkema6486 That’s really great! It was just me and one other sibling so we had a bit of space to pack. I’m a slightly better packer now though. ☺️

Oh how amazing it will be! Are you talking about these: rstyle.me/cz-n/g2xqcpckgqp

Yes, the liquid knit material is so soft and wrinkle proof especially since I will be using compression bags. QVC has sales on Susan Graver items every so often.

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie yes

@@isabelcastillo2394 I always forget to check out their clothes for travel.

Thanks for sharing!! Yes I agree with everything you said.

You are so welcome!

Oh yay!! So glad you had a great trip. Where did y'all go?

Denver and Taos

This community does have great tips to share. Skim through them under every one of my travel tip videos for more.

Hope you enjoy it! I would first google your airline and carryon size requirements. The Bento Bag is heavy but huge! This Lily & Drew one is huge too; I tend to pack it when taking a laptop. But I would probably go with a backpack just for ease. We LOVED unpacking once on a ship and touring so many cities. Have a blast!

Me too!

Thanks so much! Oh my word those ashtrays!!

Yes! A gift. Travel on!!!

Great to add to the packing list.

I’m determined to pack carry on only this time for my third cruise leaving mid Feb. if you can do ten, I can surely do six!

Oh how exciting!!! Glad it worked out. What did you wear for formal nights? I want to come up with a list of ideas for ladies.

@@janetmyers3729 I did it for 15, though, admittedly, that was in a warm climate. I could probably do a colder weather one now, though - I managed to fit all of my clothes and such for a 4-week Christmas break in MN into my little 19" suitcase and 20L backpack (packing cubes are my best friend); the only stuff I wasn't able to fit into them was my medical stuff, and I'd be able to fit all that (except for my wheelchair - I have luggage forks on the front and handles on the back, though, so I can attach everything to it and still have my hands and lap free) into one small bag if I was only going to be gone for 6-7 days. Granted, my mom and I are the same size, so I didn't really need to bring much of any outerwear, because I knew my mom had ones that would fit if I really needed it (I always spend Christmas at my parents' house).

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie I wore a mid-calf length black skirt with jewel tone embroidery, a black short sleeve button-up collared blouse, and a thin sparkly brown and turquoise scarf (tied - it wasn't super long, maybe 30" long and only about 6" wide, in a very lightweight thin material - and tucked under the collar like a tie). I may have added my black button-up sweater, but I honestly don't remember (it was 6 1/2 years ago, after all) - I kind of doubt it, though, because it was the middle of the summer, and they didn't have the A/C cranked way up. My regular dress the rest of the time was a polo shirt and an either knee or mid-calf length skirt, so it was already somewhat dressy (it was Europe, after all).

@@SnowySpiritRuby Thanks!

Have a glorious time!! Thank you

Gracias!!

Awww that's so neat. Jade is beautiful. Thanks for being a wonderful RN! When you get good ones, they're so helpful!!! They are being pushed to the limits right now.

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie They certainly are! My friends/colleagues are having a tough time-more than I ever experienced. Thanks for supporting them! ❤️

Thanks for sharing!! Love the powder invention. I took Dawn to a rental condo in my shampoo container.

Wow, really?! I’m so sorry! But glad you felt more confident for your flight!

I want to go soooo bad!

I've been on one - packed for 2 weeks in a backpack (my purse for touring went inside) and smaller-than-standard carryon (I think it's about 19"). I went in the summer. The key was picking just a few bottoms - 1-2 capris and 1-2 skirts - and a handful of lightweight short sleeve shirts (I think I only took about 5) that all could be worn with all of them, plus a nice lightweight sweater and lightweight scarf that I could use to dress up any outfit, as well as my swimsuit, a beach-towel-size Packtowl, and one or two sets of pajamas; for shoes, I brought a pair of flats (for really dressy events, like church, and the formal dinner one night on the ship) and a pair of less formal, more supportive leather shoes for touring (in case it's helpful, I'm generally a women's medium with size 7.5 feet). The socks and underwear I brought were lightweight quick dry fabrics, and I did a little bit of laundry either every night or every other night - used the provided shampoo and did it in the sink - and just hung them up to dry, so, since I did them as I went (instead of waiting until I was out of something to wash any of them), they were dry and already put away back in my suitcase by the time I needed to wear them again. Something to remember for European trips is that, if you want to visit any churches (and a lot of museums have this rule, too, so it really depends on what you're planning to do), you have to have shoulders and knees covered, however that looks for you (whether a dress, capris, a skirt, a quick wrap skirt over shorts, zip-off hiking pants (I've heard these can be especially useful for some in the summer when going in and out of a lot of churches or other places that require knees to be covered), a short sleeve shirt, a scarf/shawl over a sleeveless shirt, or whatever). Since I had never been to Europe before, I didn't have any clue how exactly the weather would compare to places I had been before (for me, dewpoint is actually the deciding factor, not temperature, but I hadn't figured that out yet back then), so I did bring some items on that trip that I didn't end up wearing because it was far too warm for them (I made sure to not pack those things on the next trip). I packed my clothes by rolling them up and putting them like-with-like in two or three 2gal ziplocs (might've been able to get away with 1.5 or 1gal bags, but whatever), with my shoes each in a plastic grocery bag, and that left me with plenty of space for souvenirs, etc., even in my little suitcase. I did bring some toiletries in a toiletry bag that folded almost flat, but I knew a lot was going to be provided (shampoo/conditioner/lotion/soap), so I didn't need to bring much (floss, toothbrush, toothpaste, brush, comb, hair binders, chapstick, a peppermint lavender foot balm for at night, and that was kind of it). I will mention that I don't wear makeup (no one in my immediate family does), nor do I style my hair with any tools or products, so I didn't have to worry about having space for those.

@@SnowySpiritRuby Thanks so much for the advise!

@@sandrabernard4942 You're welcome!

Hi Kim. I have one that shows my entire packing process and this one that may help. I always think people will think it's boring to see that so thanks: bit.ly/CarryOnTips

Hi, yes you can. Chunky necklaces might make the TSA want to look at it and feel it, but regular jewelry is fine. I just added the bracelets in the description box.

Great tips for a trip.

So glad!