Summer vacation is on all of our minds. It’s a big expense and can be a hassle to prepare for, but boy is summer vacation worth it! But there are ways to spend less and make it much easier.
Here are 15 money-saving, hassle-free travel hacks:
1) Know How To Pack a Suitcase
Rolling your clothes is suitcase packing 101. Knowing some tricks will help you get the most out of your suitcase space. You can save about $50 on some airlines by only taking a carry-on.
2) Get Extra Wi-Fi
Some airports or airlines offer free Wi-Fi. You can get extra free Wi-Fi by rolling back the clock on your device. Do it right before your time runs out.
3) Communicate With The Airline On Twitter
Airlines are known to respond to customers within 30 minutes or so on Twitter. The staff can help with booking a new flight if delays occur, offering credit, and other services. So be sure that you’re following your airline on social media.
4) Use The Checkpoint on the Left
Studies show that people who are right-handed prefer the right side. This includes waiting on lines. So since more people are right handed it’s likely that lines on the left-hand side are shorter. So make sure you choose the security lines on the left.
5) Use Hotel Toiletries
Travel with hotel toiletries. Grab them up whenever they are offered to you. You can bring these in your carry-on since most hotel toiletries are under the 3.4 oz. TSA rule.
6) Turn Your Glasses Into a Stand
If your flight doesn’t offer TV or a movie you can watch a movie on your phone. Just turn your glasses into a stand. Learn how below.
7) Skip the Coffee, Tea, and Tap Water
8) Zip Tie Your Luggage Shut
You can prevent someone from tampering with your luggage by using zip ties. If the TSA need to open your luggage they can do so. Use nail clippers to undo them.
9) Bring a Portable Battery Charger
Not all airports have cell phone charging stations. And if they do, you’re not the only one that wants to use it. You can get one of these at a pretty good cost. They’ll also come in handy when you’re sightseeing.
10) Use Old Pill Bottles
You can fill old pill bottles with items like cotton swabs or lotion. This allows you to bring your condition or shampoo with you. As long as it’s 3.4 oz. or less.
11) Prevent Clothes From Wrinkling
Nobody wants to iron on vacation. Try folding or rolling your clothes over tissue paper. This will prevent it from wrinkling.
12) Label It Fragile
Tell the airline you have fragile material in your suitcase and they will give you special tags for your luggage. Some say that no one really pays attention to these tags. It’s at least worth a try.
13) Don’t Tange Your Earbuds
Don’t lose your earbuds and keep them untangled with a binder clip. Just wrap them around the clip and clip it to yourself. You’ll know where they are the entire time you’re flying.
14) Cover Shoes With Shower Caps
Use shower caps from the dollar store to cover the bottoms of your shoes. This will ensure that your clothes aren’t getting dirty. The shower cap should cover the bottom of just about any type of shoe.
15) Keep Valuables Hidden
Make sure your valuables are secure in your hotel room. Use things like empty lip balm containers and empty markers to hide extra money or fancy jewelry. These are items that can easily be overlooked when packed in these inconspicuous items. Learn more here.
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