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Last Updated: Jul 2nd, 2008 - 21:15:22 |
(NAPSI)-Frequent flyer JoAnn Cordary scoffs at the idea of checking bags, even for an international business trip. Traveling over 250,000 miles a year, Cordary has mastered the art of dressing stylishly while bringing only a wheeled carry-on suitcase and a personal bag.
Here are some of her best tips to help you take the wrinkles out of packing while avoiding the hassles of airport security:
1. Pack low-maintenance clothes that will allow you to feel well dressed and confident. Find a "collection" that will mix and match so you don't feel like you are wearing the same look every day. And find clothes that work for the season and work them hard.
2. Maximize your wardrobe with black-knit pieces. "I have black slacks, skirts and jackets and then use brightly colored blouses and jewelry to brighten them up," suggests Cordary, a Marriott vice president. Knits work very well because they can be taken out of the suitcase and are ready to wear.
3. Remember that all liquids, gels and aerosols are now required to be kept in 3-ounce containers. All liquids, gels and aerosols must also be placed in single, quart-size, zip-top, clear plastic bags. Each bag will be required to go through the X-ray screening process. Keep this in mind when packing your toiletries.
4. Roll workout clothes and place them on the bottom of the suitcase.
5. Declutter your bag as much as possible, limiting yourself to only the essentials. This will help you avoid delays and move through airport security checkpoints efficiently.
6. Avoid wearing clothing, jewelry or other accessories that contain metal when traveling through airport security checkpoints. Certain jewelry pieces will set off the metal detectors and inevitably slow down the process.
7. On long trips, pack a pair of slippers with leather bottoms for use on the plane and in the hotel room. They protect the feet and are comfortable.
8. Keep both your airline boarding pass and government-issued photo ID available until after you exit the airport security checkpoint. Always pack a copy of the photo page of your passport or government-issued ID in a separate bag. If you keep your passport in your briefcase, pack a copy of your passport in your suitcase.
For more travel tips, visit www.marriott.com.
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