http://blog.macroluggage.com Travel the World..save some bucks! Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:55:39 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Real Simple has some great tips for traveling green. Be choosy when booking a bed. Rooms in all price ranges are on the green bandwagon. Many Holiday Inns use CFL lightbulbs, and they all serve Rainforest Alliance Certified coffee. Marriott, InterContinental, Kimpton, Fairmont, and Sandals offer environmental programs; go to ... http://blog.macroluggage.com/2008/06/30/going-green-travel-tips/ If you’ve got a wish to get outside and check out the great outdoors with friends and family, consider getting involved with the Great American Backyard Campout set for this upcoming Saturday June 28th. Sponsored by the National Wildlife Federation, they’re asking folks to register their campsite and take part ... http://blog.macroluggage.com/2008/06/24/great-american-backyard-campout-set-for-june-28th/ Do you have bad allergies or are you a germaphobic? Marriot is the first hotel chain to create an allergy-free room at their hotel in Hawaii. The JW Marriott Ihilani Resot & Spa is the first in Hawaii and one of the first in the United States to use the ... http://blog.macroluggage.com/2008/06/10/marriott-hawaii-offers-first-allergy-free-guest-rooms/ Knomo started with the realization that if you wanted a computer bag that wasn’t black, bulky and held together with Velcro and zips, you were out of luck. So Knomo’s designers decided that a knomo would be a bag that they would want, made from quality materials like real leather. ... http://blog.macroluggage.com/2008/05/15/new-luggage-brand-added-knomo/ Patagonia grew out of a small company that made tools for climbers. Alpinism remains at the heart of a worldwide business that still makes clothes for climbing – as well as for skiing, snowboarding, surfing, fly fishing, paddling and trail running. These are all silent sports. None requires a motor; ... http://blog.macroluggage.com/2008/05/01/new-brand-added-patagonia-luggage/ Know the difference between “direct” and “nonstop” flights, and always opt for the latter. Unlike nonstops, direct flights can touch down at other airports on the way to their ultimate destinations. And while stops are built in to the total travel time, the potential delays they can cause aren’t. Whenever possible, ... http://blog.macroluggage.com/2008/03/25/travel-tips-planning/ In this modern day of worldwide independent travel, trunks are long gone and carry-on luggage has become the preferred baggage of the frequent traveler. By carrying your luggage with you on the plane, you save valuable travel time, and you never need to worry about the airline losing your luggage ... http://blog.macroluggage.com/2008/03/25/choosing-a-bag/ There are many discounuted airlines out there now and their ticket prices look like a great deal but beware of the hidden costs that may be associated with them. Many of these airlines charge a fee for every bag that is checked while others are lowering their maximum permitted weight ... http://blog.macroluggage.com/2008/03/17/restrictions-on-checked-and-carry-on-luggage/ Stay hydrated. It turns out that drinking plenty of water will not only counter the overall dehydrating effects of air travel, which can lead to headaches, stomach problems, cramps, fatigue and more, but can actually fortify your preemptive natural immune mechanisms to function considerably better. As your body dries out, ... http://blog.macroluggage.com/2008/03/07/tips-to-avoid-getting-a-cold-while-flying/ This method of packing is a favorite of many travelers. It's difficult to explain. You need luggage that opens up and lays flat to do this. You will also need a flat, soft, pouch-like rectangular "core" with dimensions that are at least 1/2 to 3/4 the size of your luggage ... http://blog.macroluggage.com/2008/03/01/the-bundle-approach-packing-tip/ When packing your clothes, you don't want to neatly fold them individually as you would in a dresser. If you do, they will crease when compressed. Here are a couple of alternatives: Rolling Your Clothes Backpackers swear by this method. Rolling works well with pants, skirts and sports shirts. Lay the item ... http://blog.macroluggage.com/2008/02/29/some-packing-methods/ If you are going to the lake then you would need some additional items like swimsuit, coverup, sunscreen, umbrella to keep the sun off of you, beach chairs, beach towels, mesh beach bag, frisbee or something else for entertainment, and a life preserver. You’ll also want to think about a ... http://blog.macroluggage.com/2008/02/20/going-to-the-lake-remember-these-items/ Need a gift for that special man in your life? How long has he been carrying that same wallet? If the answer is, "too long," consider replacing it with a smart-looking new leather wallet. And don't forget to slip a picture of you inside. Royce Leather Hipster Wallet Most men aren't comfortable ... http://blog.macroluggage.com/2008/02/13/gifts-for-him/ Ever heard of the TSA and wondered what they are or what they do? The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is a U.S. government agency that was created after September 11, 2001. The TSA is a component of the Department of Homeland Security and is responsible for security of the nation's transportation systems. ... http://blog.macroluggage.com/2008/01/02/what-is-the-transportation-security-administration/ Curious how long you might be waiting at the security checkpoint at your local airport? TSA has compiled data to assist you in planning your next flight. The wait times may vary depending on factors including weather delays which result in increased passengers. When calculating arrival time, remember to build in ... http://blog.macroluggage.com/2008/01/02/security-checkpoint-wait-times-at-all-airports/ As reported on Friday, December 28, 2007 there are new limits to carrying lithium batteries on aircrafts. New US DOT Hazmat Safety Rule to Place Lithium Battery Limits in Carry-on Baggage on Passenger Aircraft Effective January 1, 2008 Passengers will no longer be able to pack loose lithium batteries in checked luggage ... http://blog.macroluggage.com/2008/01/02/lithium-battery-limits-in-carry-on-baggage/ MacroLuggage just started carrying a new brand called Pacsafe. Get on with your adventure with Pacsafe travel security. A few moments thinking about it now can mean an entire trip spent enjoyng yourself. Every Pacsafe product is designed for your peace of mind - so you really can get out ... http://blog.macroluggage.com/2007/12/06/new-macroluggage-brand-pacsafe/ Britain Travelers to Be Required to Answer 53 Questions Anyone travelling to or from Britain will soon have to answer 53 questions as part of the proposed new security measures. Some of the information they would gather would be credit card numbers, e-mail addresses and travel plans for you and anyone ... http://blog.macroluggage.com/2007/12/06/new-security-measures-for-travelling-to-and-from-britain/ In 1971, University of California Santa Cruz students Eric Reynolds and Dave Huntley were in Alaska on the Juneau Icefields on a school project in Glaciology. It was here on the glacier that the idea of a Marmot club began. They then made prototypes of down products in their dorm ... http://blog.macroluggage.com/2007/12/04/new-luggage-brand-marmot/ President Bush ordered that the Pentagon will open unused military airspace from Florida to Maine to create "a Thanksgiving express lane" for commercial airliners. It will be open next week for five days — Wednesday through Sunday — for the busiest days of Thanksgiving travel. Bush said the problems with delayed ... http://blog.macroluggage.com/2007/12/02/white-house-unveils-plan-to-ease-holiday-travel-congestion/ You are not allowed to bring the following items on an airplane: Knives - except for plastic or round bladed butter knives. Scissors with pointed metal tips longer than 4 inches. Any sharp metal object not specifically stated as permissible, including drills, box cutters, screwdrivers, etc. Torch lighters (Zippos, etc.) ... http://blog.macroluggage.com/2007/11/15/items-you-cant-bring-on-an-airplane/ Save more on your order at MacroLuggage.com with this special savings discount. Macro Luggage has a coupon offering:Spend $200, Save $10Spend $500, Save $25Spend $800, Save $35 Enter Discount Code SPEND07 in the shopping cart during checkout to receive your discount. Offer valid on individual orders and is not a cumulative spending ... http://blog.macroluggage.com/2007/11/14/coupon-discount-code-for-macroluggagecom/ I know the list is always changing as to what you can bring on board an aircraft and with holiday travels coming up in the next 2 months this may change. You are currently allowed to bring the following items on an airplane: Solid cosmetics and personal hygiene items as ... http://blog.macroluggage.com/2007/11/05/what-items-you-can-bring-on-an-aircraft/ Reasonable amounts of the excepted items are allowed in your carry-on baggage, but you will need to: Separate these items from the liquids, gels, and aerosols in your quart-size and zip-top bag. Declare the items to airport security personnel. Present these items for additional inspection once reaching the X-ray. ... http://blog.macroluggage.com/2007/11/01/more-airline-regulations/ On your first camping trip? Don’t forget these items: Hunting knife Compass Plenty of water Waterproof matches Portable Stove Pots/Pans Cooler Snakebite kit Medical Kit Non-perishable food Lantern/Kerosene Battery charger Hiking boots Sleeping Bag Air Mattress Backpack http://blog.macroluggage.com/2007/10/25/camping-trip-tips/