Jan 09 2009
Priceless Habits of the Modern Jetsetter
Remember seeing those old movies where the rich people would take trips with seven different bags of luggage and all kinds of obtuse trunks and such? Casablanca comes to mind for some reason. Or even the old video footage of celebrities in real life with handlers carrying tons of suitcases and other junk onto commercial flights? There is absolutely no excuse for the modern Jetsetter to carry too much crap unless he/she is getting on their very own G5 (which these days is not uncommon).
The new travel etiquette rules are these: (1) be stylish but comfortable/durable (jeans or linen pants) (2) travel with one nice carry-on duffel and a computer bag (3) stay connected — internet is available on planes in 2009. There is nothing worse than the person going on a 3 day trip that carries 3 suitcases to check-in, 2 carry-ons that are too large, and wears a dress that gets caught on every seat as she walks the isles on the plane. This is not the 50s– you don’t have to carry your whole life with you on a vacation. I swore back in 2005 when my Greece wedding had to be pushed back 2 days because my mammoth checked bag was lost by handlers in Italy, that I would never check bags again no matter how long I was staying. And I have kept my word. Three days - ONE bag. Five days - ONE bag. Ten days - ONE bag! I kid you not. All you need is 3-4 days of clothing, then utilize the laundry service at your hotel.
Travel light. It feels so good NOT to have to go to the carousel!
Until Next Time — TRAVEL LIGHT & Easy.
Sirius -C-
