Building An Authoritative Travel Blog

Authoritative blogs seem all the rage at the moment but what exactly is an " Authoritative Travel Blog ?" Well my understanding of the matter is it is a blog that is not only very informative to the readers but that the information comes from authoritative type people in connection with what they are writing about.

Hopefully my articles below will give an insight on travel and travel related experiences from all over the world from many authoritative writers as they have been there and done that.

Articles will be and are published often and this means current travel experiences and up to date places to visit. If you have also visited these places or wish to comment then please do so remembering this blog is intended to family orientated visitors so please be respectful.

I have seen many fears raised through my article site and feel that any traveller today that, for one reason or another, decides against travel insurance then they are possibly being a little short sighted. We do not want our boats to sink but are happy to carry life rafts. travel insurance is a similar idea. We do not wish to ever claim on it but if things go wrong as they sometimes do it is a benifit to have the insurance.

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Avoid Travel Hassles With These Airline Baggage Tips

By Andrew Scott

Packing for your next vacation is more than just making sure that everyone has enough outfits to last for the trip. Nowadays, it is important to pack according to, and always follow TSA safety regulations. Vacations are a great opportunity to bond with those closest to you, while sharing new experiences at the same time. In our rush to get there, however, most people dont devote enough attention towards making sure that they pack correctly to avoid airport security hassles and confusion.

One mistake that many travelers make when it comes to checked baggage is including prohibited items in their bags, whether accidentally or on purpose. With todays airport security screening, it is virtually impossible to get away with storing prohibited or illegal items inside your checked baggage.

Occasionally travelers make the mistake of including prohibited items in their bags, these items are usually placed in accidentally but sometimes also purposefully. With today's airport security screening, it is virtually impossible to get away with storing prohibited or illegal items inside your checked baggage.

It is advised by the TSA that you do not lock your bags when packing and leaving to the airport. After your bags have been properly screened, some airlines will allow you to replace the locks on your checked baggage, but some wont. For this reason, you may want to reconsider storing expensive items, such as electronic equipment, in your bags. In addition to the possibility of theft, travelers will notice that their bags are at a higher risk for being damaged from being searched and items being handled and repacked.

The TSA advises against locking your baggage before heading to the airport. After your bags have been properly screened, some airlines will allow you to replace the locks on your checked baggage, but some wont. For this reason, you may want to reconsider storing expensive items, such as electronic equipment, in your bags. In addition to the possibility of theft, you will find that items packed inside your checked luggage are at a higher risk for being damaged then those that are in your carry-on bags.

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