May 15, 2009
Travel Supplies in Santa Barbara
Whether you are visiting Santa Barbara or leaving this beautiful paradise for greener pastures, we have the travel gear, supplies, bags and accessories to get you ready for the road. Here are a couple examples of items you might need for your flight or road trip.
Top Five Most Popular Travel Supplies:
1. Quart size container!
Carry on, travel light. Downsize your full-sized shampoos, conditioners, lotions, and more. These easy-to-pack 3 oz. PET bottles come in a convenient gusseted carrying pouch to prevent leaks and are TSA accepted. Labels are provided so that you never have to guess the contents. Simplify your life without sacrificing your style.
2. Pack-It® Sac Medium
These gems have a million and one uses. They are made of a spill-proof mesh material and designed to stand upright.
3. TSA Cable Lock
This TSA approved combination cable lock allows security personnel to open and inspect your checked bag and relock it without damaging the lock. The 3-dial combination allows you to protect your belongings with a unique code, which can be reset by you at any time.
4. Waist Stash
Features zippered compartment, inner credit card pocket and strap that adjusts to 50″. Soft, durable rip-stop nylon pouches are a lightweight and discreet way to carry valuables. TravelDry™ fabric quickly moves moisture away from skin and dries fast. TravelDry™ also resists shrinking, odors and mildew. Hand washable.
5. Digital Luggage Scale
Pack Smart—Avoid overweight fees!
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Have Questions about our Travel Supply Store? Come visit us at our Santa Barbara Location and see what we have in our luggage show room. We are located at 609 Chapala Street in beautiful downtown Santa Barbara California. You can reach us by phone at (805) 962-7347 or Toll Free 1 (866)334-7744.
May 13, 2009
How-to Pack a carry-on suitcase
There’s really no better source to get information regarding your carry-on luggage when flying on an airplane than TSA (Transportation Security Administration). So, when you want answers to questions like: “How do I pack my carry-on luggage or suitcase for flight” the question is simple. Just watch this How-To video made by the TSA officials.
TSA Carry-on Packing Video:
Tips for Carry-on Packing:
1. Choose a bag that is large enough to handle all the things you need to take, but small enough to fit the size requirements for carry on luggage at your airline. A soft sided bag is best, as it can serve as a pillow should you become stranded in an airport.
2. Put in two changes of underwear and one set of extra clothes. This is especially true if you are traveling overseas. These flights are very long and you may want to freshen up somewhere during your trip.
3. Add your daily toiletries. Things like toothbrush and small toothpaste, contact lens solution and case, facial care products, a small bottle of shampoo and lotion. All of these should be packed in plastic zip up storage bags in case of spills.
4 Pack a large water bottle. Airplane air tends to be dry and keeping well hydrated is important for your traveling health. Take advantage of water offered in flight and save yours for when you need it.
5. Add snacks to your bag. Never count on having time to stop for something to eat while traveling. Keep non-perishable food items in tough zippable bags. Crackers, raisins, nuts, granola bars and chocolate all travel well.
6. Be sure to include a pack of wet wipes for quick washing up.
7. Carry medications. This includes insulin even though it involves a needle and may take you a little longer to get through security.
8. Take a sweater, sweatshirt, fluffy jacket or compact blanket for warmth. These things may or may not be available in transit, and you want to be prepared for temperature changes.
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1. How-To: 5 Travel Tips for Staying Healthy
May 1, 2009
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How-To: 5 Travel Tips for Staying Healthy
Having a cold while traveling is a very common thing for me, and never fun. Getting sick isn’t surprising when you think about what you’re neglecting during travel. Here are a few things to keep in mind while adventuring around to increase you chances of staying healthy:
5 Tips
1. Wash your hands frequently - This sounds easy enough but when you are on the go at the airport and trying to get to your destination it’s easy to forget to sanitize you hands. Solution: anti-bacterial hand lotion or anti-bacterial wet-wipes. Also, refrain from any of the following: Picking your nose (Yes, you. You know you do it!), rubbing your eyes and/or biting your finger nails (Eeew, there’s so many germs under there).
2. Eat Healthy and regularly - This means sticking to your normal diet as much as possible. It’s not only important to eat at the same times as your usual routine, but eating similar foods is important for your digestive system, too. Add a bit of fiber and fruits to your travel diet because it’s easy to become constipated while consuming airport and hotel food that are loaded with sodium and can dehydrate you. So, drink lots of water. Eat healthy and you will have more energy!
3. Get plenty of sleep - A well rested travel can make better decision when faced with changing itineraries at the airport, they can protect their belonging from theft by staying alert and they can boost their immune system. Keep in mind that we heal in our sleep. Your body has time to fend off infections while sleeping. If you have been getting plenty of sleep your body’s immune system will be prepared to fight when you’re exposed to the flu and/or common cold.
4. Prepare for the worst - Don’t worry you probably won’t need them, but bring along a few over the counter medications just in case. For example, anti-diarrhea pills, antacids, aspirin, cold medicine etc. It’s sometimes hard to find the basic things you need when traveling, especially if you are in another country. Most importantly, don’t forget your prescriptions.
5. Vaccines - Do a little research into what vaccines you’ve had, and then compare them to what you might need for traveling to foreign countries. A great resource for researching your vaccine needs is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
I hope this helps. For in-depth information on staying healthy while traveling visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at Your Survival Guide to Safe and Healthy Travel.
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