I had been on the road for 4 weeks straight when I thought… I have got this traveling down to a science, I use everything in my suitcase and have minimal excess items. I know exactly what I need to make myself comfortable in the airport, on a plane, in a hotel, etc.
I thought I would share some of my traveling tips on our blog. Here are the top ten things I always do when traveling.
1. Airborne
1-2 hours prior to boarding the plane you should drink 
2. Water
Drink plenty of water on the road. Plenty. This will save you from dehydration which can cause a nightmare headache.
3. Packing
Always pack the night before you leave. That way if you think of something to pack, you still have time.
4. iPhone
If you have an iPhone, they have made traveling so easy. You can check in online and even bring up your boarding pass. (Which looks super cool when you get to security and everyone else looks very 2007 with their paper boarding pass)
5. Jewels & Precious Metals
Do not wear your jewelry to the airport. Put it in your purse or carry-on. Taking off jewelry and emptying pockets slows down the security line and no one likes a slow poke.
6. Slip on shoes
I bought a specific pair just for airports, they are fashion savvy and also very convenient. Once again, whoever wears the tennis shoes or buckled boots in the security line gets a big fat boo!!!! from us expert travelers.
7. Scarf
I always pack a scarf when traveling. I will wear it to the airport for a couple different reasons. Sometimes smaller planes can be really cold, I use my scarf to keep warm. Sometimes I am super duper tired, I use my scarf for a pillow. It can be a light scarf, so it doesn’t weigh much when you pack it in your carry on. Scarfs rule!
8. Bottle
Buy a bottle of water at the airport. Since you can’t take in any drinks, you will have to buy a bottle at the airport which is somewhat of a rip off but is totally worth it considering the drink cart takes an hour to reach you sometimes and then they give you a little cup with your beverage that I always drink in about two gulps. Water bottle saves my life!
9. iPad & iTunes
I cannot bear a four hour flight without a movie. It makes the plane experience so much more pleasurable. Rent a movie for $4.99 from iTunes. You have 24 hours from the time you start the movie to watch it before it expires. Lifesaver!
10. TV Remote
Research shows the TV remote control in hotels is by far the dirtiest item we come in contact with. If the hotel does clean the remote, it is improperly cleaned and ends up more dirty then before they cleaned it. Save yourself from touching the remote then rubbing your eyes and wondering why you woke up with pink eye. Use the washcloth from your hotel bathroom to handle the remote.
