My husband and I have returned from an extensive, fun filled vacation. We’ve made some significant changes in the way we travel. I now pack fewer clothes because many airlines are charging for a second checked bag. Some even charge for the first one. At least one airline charges $100 for a third bag; and the dimensions of a carry-on bag are limited.
To stay under the luggage weight limit, we now take three carry-on size suitcases at the most for long trips and wash clothes if necessary. We check two of the bags and my husband takes the third one. I carry a purse and a smaller carry-on for books, healthy snacks, water (purchased after going through security), travel Scrabble and our meds (which should never be in checked bags). Finding more light weight, wrinkle resistant clothing will also help us stay under the luggage weight limit and will make washing our clothes more convenient. I plan to do a catalog search for travel magazines that specialize in this type of clothing.
We have always booked non-stop flights whenever possible. We may have to take one- and two-stop flights because the price has increased for some non-stop flights. Also the idea of taking the train sounds more and more appealing to our budget conscious minds.
Internet searches for possible destinations, accommodations and weather conditions help make our trips care free. I record in my small notebook the pluses and minuses of our trips so that we’ll know which vacation spots we may wish to visit again.
This senior has learned to relax and find pleasure every day whether I am on vacation or having a “staycation.”
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