TRAVEL TIPS FROM ELOUISE

Map your route -

• After deciding on the route you'll be taking, mark it on the map with a felt-tipped pen.

Keeping the kids busy -

• Pack a scrapbook, scissors and glue. At night the children can past the day's collection of postcards, menus, and other memorabilia into the scrapbook. The book will not only help with school reports on "what I did this summer" but will keep the kids busy collecting souvenirs during the day.
• Bring along a couple of jump ropes so the kids can work off excess energy whenever you stop for food and gas.

Wish You were here -

• If you plan to send postcards while on vacation, pull all the addresses on sticker labels before you go instead of carrying an address book.

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• Make a note of your blood type on your drivers license in case of an emergency.

Stash this under the seat

• A large plastic Bag makes a fine emergency raincoat

Quick Luggage Identification

• Tie brightly colored yarn to the handles of your luggage and you'll be able to identify your bag quickly

Don't forget these if you're staying in a Hotel

• A long extention cord. It won't matter then where the mirror or outlets are in the room.
• High-wattage light bulb. Just in case you need more light when applying make up or reading
• Water heater and instant coffee or tea. No more waiting for room service
• Serval clip-type clothespins for clipping slacks and skirts to ordinary hangers.

Medical Standbys

• It's not a bad idea to carry a spare pair of eyeglasses when traveling abroad, and take a long a copy of the prescription when traveling in the US.
• When traveling with prescription drugs, make sure they are in the original containers. Also carry a copy of the prescription in case you need to refill or have some explaining to do at customs.
• Make a note of the generic name of each medicine, since brand names differ in foreign countries.

Saving Space and Trouble

• Pack bedding in a drawstring laundry bags. The bags hold a lot without taking up much space, and they can double as pillows in the backseat for kids.

Do Not Disturb

• Hang the DO NOT DISTURB sign on your motel or hotel room door when you leave for the evening and chances are you won't have any unwanted guests.