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GEEZ---How big is your carry on. I bring a good book and a smile!!!!!
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It's 7 hours for chrissakes! I think it's seriously dumb to take 24 hours worth of food. Why? Like if the airline had a problem, the rest of the passengers would have to go without food for the entire time? <BR><BR>Amy, you must have a really cool life if this is the biggest worry you have when going on vacation.
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In addition to the things listed, on long flights I always bring books about the place I'm going. That way, I can figure out what I want to do, or if I've already done so, what restaurants to try, and when, and so forth. It gets you excited for the trip, and is also a productive use of time.
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A good book and tylenol PM.
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I think nail clippers are acceptable now. BREE: just bought a 'Komfy Kollar' and I think it will be a winner. ERIN: I too take a very small bottle with a sprayer for water. A quick spray on my face feels wonderful. <BR>GEEZ: Great idea about the plastic scissors, since I take on carry on I was wondering what to do. Thanks, I'll buy some before my Paris trip next week.
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Don't forget any prescription drugs/prescriptions that you might need. <BR><BR>This might be anal, but I like to have a change of clothes in case my luggage gets lost.
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Erin and Karo, what I wouldn't give to be able to take all my makeup off when I get on the plane and mist my face with water throughout the flight. When you reach a certain age, that's no longer an option if you want to be presentable. Enjoy your youth! It won't last forever!
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What I'd like to know is how you people can stand to freshen up in those bathrooms after a 7 or 8 hour flight. In my experience, I want to spend as little time as possible in there.
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Eye drops. My eyes get very dry and so I usually take eye drops in addition to some of the things others already mentioned.
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While I don't take everything recommended on this post I do have a large pashmina that I bought for travel. It is large enough to work as a travel blanket and great to wear once I get to mydestination. Mine folds down into a small plastic baggie. It saves carrying on a bulky sweater.
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Hazel:<BR><BR>I'm not so young - turning 60 on the 22nd (in Paris, which will take off some of the curse). Question? When did my 'laugh' lines start showing even when I frown....? <BR>I don't wear a lot of make up, but one doesn't have to remove it to spritz, it still feels great. <BR>
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BREE: Re the 'Komfy Kollar' -- how difficult to inflate is it? It really looks much better than the usual "buckeye" type. Thanks.
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MHS: I don't know if you've ever used the kind of inflatable neck pillow that costs about $10, but the best way I can describe how difficult the "Komfort Kollar" is to inflate is to to say that it's a little bit more difficult than inflating that kind of neck pillow. Essentially, if you have any respiratory problems, you'd probably have trouble trying to inflate the Komfort Kollar, but if you have a normal amount of lung power, and if you're patient, you should be OK, and in my opinion the added support is worth the extra effort it takes. I will add, however, that it takes FOREVER to get all the air out of the Komfort Kollar when you take it off and want to put it back in your carry-on bag, so don't wait until the last minute to take it off.
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What about pajamas? I recently flew business class from Philadelphia to London, and purchased a new pair of PJs to wear on the plane. Although I felt silly at first, the jealous looks that I got from other passengers ("Now why didn't I think of that?") made me realize that it wasn't such a bad idea. Even one flight attendant commented that I was well-prepared for a restful journey. The airline provided slippers, eyeshades, ear plugs, and a personal-care kit (toothpaste, toothbrush, lotion, lip balm, etc).
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the pajamas sound really comfortable but think i may have some trouble changing out of my regular pants into pj's in the tiny little plane bathrooms. (maybe it's not so tiny in business class??? I'm on the coach budget) ;)<BR><BR>What i have done several times in the past for loooong flights is to change into a comfy t-shirt then change back later.<BR><BR>OR what works even better for me is: wear your "departure" shirt for most of the flight then before or after they serve breakfast, change into a new shirt. It helps me deal with the change in time zones, in some odd way--I guess to help my body get into daytime mode in a new country by starting my day ALMOST the way I would normally do.<BR><BR>
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I would like to 2nd the mention of eyedrops! My eyes got so dry on my last trip to Paris I felt like I was in a sand storm.
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Kim-<BR>You are right about the airplane bathrooms- they do get rather funky after awhile. This presents a challenge for me b/c I also wear contacts, and they have to come out during the flight. I've tried taking them out and putting them in at my seat, but it can be very difficult, and besides- who wants to see that? I normally wipe the counter with some of my hand antibacterial, and then put several paper towels down and hope for the best.<BR><BR>As for changing clothes, I'm all for that on the plane. The pashmina idea is a wonderful one for use as a blanket/sweater, and I am going to do that on my next trip to London. To avoid the pajama and/or sweatpant look, I usually wear black yoga pants that are loose fitting, but still look nice. <BR>Hazel- Congrats on turning 60 years young in Paris!
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Please ladies, don't bring perfume to wear during the flight. I can't tell you how many times I've gone into a sneezing fit because of the smell. Men's cologne/aftershave has the same effect. Thanks much, M.
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TTT
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I'm on the anti-perfume bandwagon - my deepest fear in flying (or any other public transportation) is being stuck by someone who has piled on the scent. I get a nauseating sinus headache that takes hours to get rid of. I'm getting to a point where I don't suffer in silence anymore, even my office mates are considerate now. My thanks to all you travelers who are also considerate of your seatmates.
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