Sylwia Majtczak - The Best Packing Tips

So you have your trip booked, often making use of the services of a travel agent or consultant like Sylwia Majtczak, and now you need to get everything you want to take with you packed away and ready to go. This leads you to the time-honored dilemma that many travelers face: how to prepare and pack properly for the trip. It is a quandary that can cause all sorts of stress, especially if you need to consider weight limits for your luggage. Thankfully, there are many tips that you can put to good use that are designed to make the whole process as simple as possible.

                                   

Create A Checklist

Write a list of everything that you want to take with you before you even open your bags. Consider everything from the weather you may face to the length of the vacation in making this list and write it with what you want, rather than the limitations you face, in mind. Once you have this list in front of you it is easier to start going through it and cutting the non-essential items that you may be able to get when you are there or won’t really be required at your destination.

Use Dead Space

If weight limitations aren’t an issue, then you need to make use of every bit of spare space that your case has to offer. Stuff all of the little items, like underwear and socks, into the nooks and crannies that can’t be used for anything else. Remember that any shoes you pack will also take up a lot of space, so fill them with socks and underwear as well.

Packing Liquids

Many airlines now place restrictions on the amount of liquids you can bring with you, especially in your carryon luggage. As a general rule you should pack liquids to 100ml each, using special bottles that have been designed for the purpose. Place all of these bottles into a clear Ziploc bag so they can be viewed easily at security and don’t be offended if somebody tells you that you can’t take a liquid on the flight with you. Do your research so you don’t end up with nasty surprises when you try to check in.

Make Your Case Unique

After a while every suitcase starts to look the same, which can make it a nightmare to find yours when you are at the luggage carousel. To avoid this problem, try to do something that will make your case stand out, so it is easy to find at all times, such as attaching a luggage tag. This will also provide attendants with useful information if your bag gets lost in transit, as it gives them something to look out for.

Sylwia Majtczak is a travel consultant who has worked for Altour since 2004.

Sylwia Majtczak - Dealing With Flight Nerves

As a Senior Corporate Agent, Sylwia Majtczak understands the many benefits that traveling can offer to people, both in terms of expanding their cultural horizons and as a form of escape that allows them to deal with the things that cause them stress and anxiety in their regular lives. However, many people are held back from traveling as extensively as they would like because they are nervous about flying. This is a completely natural feeling to have, as flying involves doing something that people are not naturally able to do, however, it can be very restrictive. These pointers should prove useful to anybody who wants to get past their nerves so they can fly to destinations they have always wanted to visit.

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Tell People About It
There is no reason for you to suffer in silence when you are on a flight, so make it a point to tell people that you are a little nervous about the journey. Flight attendants will often check in with people they know are a little fearful of flying, offering reassurance and words of advice in the process. Even your fellow passengers will often be happy to help and you may find that striking up a conversation with the person in the seat next to you will allow you to take your mind off your own anxieties.

Turbulence Is Normal
Many anxious fliers really start to struggle when they encounter turbulence, so you need to remember that this is often going to be part of the flying process and that you aren’t in danger because of it. Try to think of it in terms of driving. Turbulence is equivalent to driving down a slightly bumpy road. Sure, you are going to feel that the journey is a little less smooth for a while, but it is only temporary and things will go back to normal fairly quickly.

Avoid Caffeine
Coffee and tea may be great for perking you up in the morning, but having too much caffeine in your system can often make you more irritable and sensitive to issues that may cause anxiety. Drink water to stave off dehydration, as this can also cause you to become more fearful, and consider enjoying a glass of wine to calm the nerves a little. Caffeine and energy drinks will often only make you more tense.

Distract Yourself
Try to keep your mind off the particulars of flying, especially when you are in the air. Try watching the in-flight movie, listening to a bit of music or reading a book during the journey. This will distract your mind and keep it occupied on things other than the remote possibility of something going wrong.

Sylwia Majtczak is an experienced travel consultant who has helped many clients.