Travel can be an exciting and eye-opening experience, but if you’ve never left the country before it can feel a little daunting. Luckily, there are plenty of incredible destinations across the U.S. that can give you a taste of travel abroad. Once you’ve gained a little experience, you’ll be prepped and excited to explore the rest of the world. Here are our top vacations in the U.S. for new travelers.
Texas is big, and not just in size – with its huge range of natural landscapes and features, a culture stemming from a historical legacy of six different ruling nations, and a distinctive musical style, it lives up to the adage that ‘everything’s bigger in Texas’.
Seeing whales in the wild can be an intense experience. These mighty, mysterious mammals really defy appropriate description, and seeing them up close is almost certain to be moving, memorable, and magical.
There’s something truly extraordinary about seeing an animal that large just going about its business, with little to no regard for you–an astonished audience.
Whales have been hunted for centuries. As a result, half of the 13 great whale species in the world are endangered and at risk of extinction. Nevertheless, as long as you are in the right place and at the right time, there are plenty of places where you can still see these extraordinary creatures in their natural habitat.
If you want your hunting trip to be a success, you need to plan each and every detail. The more time you spend planning it, the more likely you’ll be to enjoy it.
When making a trip to colder destinations you have to approach the way you pack slightly different, after all a winter holiday is like no other. When packing you will have to face facts that you just cannot pack light, as winter clothes are bulky and made of heavy materials meaning your hold luggage is likely to be full to the brim. This doesn’t need to be a cause for concern as we have our handy carry-on bag. This additional piece of luggage can be a lifeline when traveling.
Here are 5 great tips for making the most of your carry-on bag for your winter travel.
This first step of packing your carry-on should be making sure it actually fits in the cabin. Different airlines have different policies regarding the size and the weight of your carry-on bag. If you are travelling with different airlines it is essential to check the cabin baggage policies prior to arriving as you don’t want to be refused access to the plane home due to an overweight bag!
Your carry-on bag is a great place to pack a spare outfit, or to pack the remainder of your clothes if you didn’t manage to get them all in your main suitcase! If when arriving at your destination for some unfortunate reason your main suitcase hasn’t quite made it, then you know you are good for a day or two with your spare outfit. I often pack a loungewear set made up of a customized hoodie and joggers from Banana Moon Clothing so if I have a particularly bad flight, I know I have a comfortable outfit to change into once I have left the aircraft and freshened up.
Your carry-on bag is only as good as your packing, so if you cram everything in you can expect to waste time getting it out to find specific items. To get around this invest in a way to keep it organised, be it through plastic wallets, packing bags, or compartments. Whichever you decide is up to you, but once you realise the benefits you will never pack any other way. A plastic wallet or folder is a great addition to your carry-on as it gives you a secure place to keep all your important travel documents, and it will also help protect them from the elements during your travels.
A secret to a well packed carry-on is in the way you pack it, and if you are planning to take an additional outfit in your bag then this is a top tip! The act of rolling as opposed to folding will give you far greater room left over to add in extra items that you may need, as this luggage is all about space saving and keeping things neat.
When traveling with a carry-on, that humble piece of luggage becomes your entire lifeline, as it contains your travel documents, a change of clothes and your essentials. A well-stocked carryon bag is not complete until you have packed the necessary entertainment & refreshments to get you through your journey, this includes electronics like a tablet or music player and refreshments such as water, snacks, face wipes and hand sanitizer.
