Do you know the top disinfection spots in your hotel room? Experts recommend you wipe down the remote control, light switches, table tops and door knobs. You can carry disposable wipes and/or use the provided shower cap to cover the remote.
Month: April 2018
Tip 12: Notify your banks of your travel plans
It is helpful to let your credit card company know you are traveling even if only a few states away. The bank’s fraud protection often proactively freezes your account if they notice unusual charges. I had to follow up with mine once just inside the Disney gate after charging our breakfast purchase nearby. Not a fun way to start the day.
Tip 11: Many airports now have prayer & yoga rooms
Prayer rooms have been available in many airports for decades. Now yoga rooms are becoming more popular, too. We spotted the one pictured at San Francisco (SFO).
Tip 10: Phone apps help with translations
Mobile phone translation apps are super handy for decoding menus and having conversations with those who speak a different language. Google Translate is our favorite, but there are many others to check out.
Tip 9: Best hotel rooms are high and away from elevators & ice machines
What is the best hotel room location on a given floor? Many people suggest rooms on higher floors away from elevators & ice machines provides the quietest experience. With keyless hotel room access, you sometimes now get to pick your room!
Tip 8: Put laptop in middle of your items at security scan
Nearly every county requires you to take out your laptop and place it in a separate security container. We suggest sending it through the security check in the middle of your other items like a coat, shoes, purse, carry on so you are less likely to forget it.
Tip 7: Free Audiobooks and more for travel
Did you know you can rent & download audio books for free if you have a library card? Zinio (RBDigital) for magazines, Overdrive (Libby) for books, and Hoopla (music/audio books/TV) are all great options. We like to listen to books when traveling by plane, train and car.
