my carry-on bag. Should there be a crying baby or other distraction on the plane, I give everyone around me a set of earplugs. You’d think I was passing out hundred dollar bills.
TAGS: JEFF HOWE, IT’S. . . IN THE BAG!
SAVVY SECRET:
5. SOMETHING TO DIM LIGHT: Eye-masks are
very inexpensive and take up very little room, but I am just as likely to use a bandana. You can also use it as a washcloth when you reach your destination. ■
ANNE MCALPIN RECOMMENDS
that travelers conquer the “black plague” at baggage claim with ‘Tude Tags. A heavy-duty alternative to ribbons and bows, they don’t get caught in equipment and their humorous messages add a little levity to the travel experience. Created exclusively by Tags for Bags of Palm Desert California, they retail for around $10 each.
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