1. Zip-Lock It Up submitted by Patty B.
Patty suggests packing like-minded items within large, labeled zip-lock bags. All socks in one bag, all shorts in another, etc. Says Patty: “Since we never totally unpack, I just pull out the bag I need. It’s much neater and faster.”
We agree, Patty. This is a great tip for tours that travel to multiple cities.
2. Throw As You Go submitted by Pamela D.
Essentially, Pamela suggests packing clothes that have already been removed from your regular rotation, then discarding them while on tour in order to “make more room for items bought on the trip.”
Shop on, fashion-first travelers. Shop on.
3. Keep It Clean submitted by Pamela D.
Another great travel tip from Pamela: pack a couple of dryer sheets in your suitcase. We agree that this is a great way to keep clothes feeling fresh, clean and always ready to wear—all without taking up any additional space in your luggage.
4. Feed the Wolves submitted by Michelle D.
As teachers, we know you’ve witnessed your students’ voracious appetites up close during class. Well, we can’t imagine what they must be like if they’re not fed during a long flight, bus or train ride. That’s why we think Michelle D. is right on when she reminds students to bring granola or protein bars with them on tour.
Keep their appetites at bay to keep your tour on track.
5. Be Adaptable submitted by Pamela M.
If you’re traveling between the U.S. and Canada, you’re all set.
Otherwise, be sure to find out whether you’ll need a travel adaptor to use electronic devices at your tour’s destinations. Deborah M. suggests giving your students info up front about the do’s and don’ts of adaptors and converters. She notes “All my girls fried their (hair) straighteners recently, even with the converter.”