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Contiki Tours United States

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Tunes While You Travel!

Contiki knows that music is central to most people's lives, that's why they have always seen music as an important part of the overall Contiki experience.  The state of the art stereos pump music through speakers onboard.  IN addition, the Contiki crew carries a wealth of music and uses it to enhance your travels and appreciation of the USA and Canada.  They've got theme music that connects you to a city or sight you're visiting, dance music to inspire you on an evening out or the latest tunes to ensure entertaining scenic drives.  If you have your own favorites, Contiki encourages you to bring them along.

Charging on the Go

The majority of coaches are fitted with charging units for your personal electronic items such as iPod, mp3 player, digital camera, mobile phone, etc. No longer will you be left with a dead battery at the moment you need it most.  Contiki is pleased to be able to bring this facility through their coaches for free...just remember to bring an North American adaptor.

Internet Cafe's

For those wanting to keep in touch while on the move, there are plenty of internet computers readily available either at your accommodations or in internet cafe's throughout the U.S.  Your Tour Manager will be able to point you in the right direction so you can stay connected with friends, family of business is needed.

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Creative Packing Tips

Monday, September 21, 2009

Please share some of your unique ideas!

  • Bring an extra bag for souvenirs.   It’s always handy to pack an empty collapsible suitcase or duffel bag with you. It doesn't take up much room and when returning home you can fill it with souvenirs and even dirty laundry.

  • One color scheme:  When packing to travel, it's helpful to use one color scheme, like black or brown, and maybe just one accent color.  It’s much easier to coordinate your wardrobe this way.

  • Preventing Wrinkles: Place individual items of clothing in dry cleaners’ plastic bags. Your clothes won’t wrinkle! It sounds too easy but it really works. If you’re using a hanging garment bag, prevent creasing of suits and garments on hangers by placing a small rolled-up towel on the inside, where the garments fold. This will prevent the horizontal crease caused by the fold.

  • Save Space: To keep shoes and boots in shape, fill them with socks. Ladies, consider putting your shoes inside your husband's shoes. They'll be protected and won't take up more space.

  • A dryer fabric softener sheet in your suitcase will keep your clothes smelling fresh while you travel.  Slide a dry fabric softener sheet over your hair to calm down static-electric flyaway hair.

  • Beauty products that are good for 2 or more uses are great. Elizabeth Arden's 8-hour cream works as a facial moisturizer, lip balm, hair tamer, and sunburn soother all in one. Shampoo can double up as travel wash, and those chubby make up pencils from Clinique can multi-task for lipstick, eye color, and blush. Oil of Olay Daily Facials cleansing cloths are dry, and they remove makeup, cleanse, and moisturize without taking products.

  • Make-up tricks: Use a stick foundation instead of a liquid. The texture is light, and many of the new sticks are oil-free. The foundation can also double as a concealer and an eyeshadow base. Look for perfume in a solid form as well. The containers are small enough to fit in a purse, yet smell strong. Kiss my Face makes shave lather in a tube – no aerosol cans. Invest in a good lipstick palette with a variety of colors. The palettes are small, and give you a good variety of colors for all skin tones, and cut down on the number of bulky tubes.

  • Earrings: To bring a selection of earrings on your trip, get an inexpensive felt square at a fabric store (they sell them pre-cut) and simply fasten earrings through the felt and fold. Fasten the roll with a rubber band.

  • Necklaces: When packing your necklaces, place each one in a straw, by threading one end of the necklace through, and clasping it closed. This prevents the necklace from tangling up. (Use longer straws for longer necklaces, and cut the straw to exactly half the length of the necklace, for shorter ones.)

    Creative packing tips from Perillo. 

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    Travel Tips: Packing

    Wednesday, October 15, 2008

    Common question asked by clients:

    How can they possibly travel for a length of time with just one suitcase not to exceed 50 lbs & one carry-on?

    Answer:

    You would be surprised how many things can be packed and not exceed 50 lbs. There are some wonderful no wrinkle, light weight fabrics for traveling and you don't need a pair of shoes for each outfit. When staying in the same hotel for more than 1 night, you can take advantage of the laundry facilities they have to offer.

    Make a list before packing and make sure to mix and match outfits. Always pack tightly. Scarf or jewelry can change the look or a blouse. Packing loosely will waste space and cause clothes to wrinkle from moving around. Use all the space you have available to you, such as putting socks & under garments inside of shoes.

    You can get a great packing list from Frommers.

    Keep in mind that the airlines are changing their restrictions and charges often these days. Make sure and go to their web site or call a couple of weeks before travel to get the latest information.

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