| Ever wonder where everyone is going? The Source | | | | travel plans, remember to keep up with security rules |
| US department of Commerce, International Trade | | | | and requirements. The trip is easier and will go more |
| Administration, Office of Travel and Tourism | | | | smoothly if you are prepared. Using the TSA locks on |
| Industries lists the top ten international travel | | | | your luggage shows that you have been researching |
| destinations from the United States. The top | | | | and are adhering to the airline rules. The |
| destination is of course Europe, followed by the | | | | 3-1-1cosmetic case for your liquids and gels in your |
| Caribbean, Mexico, Asia and Canada. The Caribbean | | | | carryon bags is the newest of the regulations. Now |
| destination is the top cruise destination accounting for | | | | you'll need to pack the majority of your cosmetics |
| 40% of itineraries. The last five destinations are | | | | and toiletries in your discount luggage. Any liquids or |
| South America, Central America, Oceania, the Middle | | | | gels in your carryon bag must fit into a quart-sized |
| East and Africa. Better get your passports ready! | | | | bag zippered bag. |
| Remember there are new passport regulations | | | | Luckily there's a huge selection of travel accessories |
| requiring passports whenever you leave the country | | | | designed to make your travel experience easier and |
| and the passport office is running behind with | | | | more rewarding. Be sure to investigate everything |
| requests. | | | | that's available before your trip. No use finding out |
| Remember to organize your entire travel plans as the | | | | the airlines aren't offering travel pillows or blankets |
| airports and cruise lines are busy and seem to be | | | | when you have already boarded. Many corporate |
| running to capacity. Travel agents and luggage stores | | | | gifts now include all of these wonderful travel items |
| are good sources to research travel information. | | | | that we don't like to do without. There are wonderful |
| There are loads of books written and everything is | | | | eye-shades, and inflatable back or head pillows to |
| also available on the web. Keep in mind the smaller | | | | make the trip more comfortable. There's a huge |
| carryon sizes for International destinations and the | | | | array of travel money belts and hotel door alarms to |
| new weight restriction on baggage. You'll want to | | | | make the trip safer. There are travel jackets that |
| pack lightweight luggage to keep within the 50lb. | | | | are reversible and travel shoes that can change color |
| restrictions. Plan ahead and your travel plans should | | | | enabling you to pack less while still having a selection |
| run smoothly. | | | | of color. There are wrist-bands to ward off nausea |
| The US Department of Transportation lists the top | | | | and No Jet-lag to take away time changes. There's |
| domestic airplane routes. This information is based on | | | | packing cubes to make packing or unpacking a |
| enplaned passengers of all airports for a city pair | | | | breeze. Check out all that's available to make the trip |
| from November of 2005 to October of 2006. | | | | more enjoyable. |
| Anyone who's traveled to or from these destinations | | | | I always like to pack the "what ifs." Take along one |
| can testify to the accuracy. Number one is New York | | | | of the new lightweight umbrellas or small travel |
| to Chicago with 3.14 million passengers a year. | | | | raincoats. Bring some travel laundry soap in case you |
| Chicago is followed by Ft. Lauderdale to New York, | | | | need to clean up. Take a folding tote that will bring |
| Los Angles to Chicago, Atlanta to New York, | | | | back the purchases which you could not resist. A |
| Washington, DC to Chicago, Denver to Chicago, | | | | luggage strap can keep your overstuffed case from |
| Atlanta to Washington, DC, Atlanta to Orlando, New | | | | popping open. Bright luggage tags will help you to |
| York to Orlando, and last is Las Vegas to Chicago. | | | | identify your bags quickly. A travel wallet will keep |
| Orlando is home of Disney World along with many | | | | your passport and other necessary papers organized |
| other attractions. The number 10 destination is Las | | | | and in one place. Shoe covers will let you pack dirty |
| Vegas to Chicago and they handle 2.42 million | | | | shoes back into your case. Now choose one of these |
| passengers a year. That's a lot of travelers flying in | | | | exciting destinations and have a wonderful trip! |
| and out of these busy airports. When booking your | | | | |