by Andrew Kunesh, Senior Reporter, Cards & Loyalty
Hi — it’s me, the carry-on packing queen, back to helm your daily newsletter for the next few days.
With summer travel in full swing, I am already planning my birthday getaway outfits like the Leo that I am.
You may be wondering how I fit a week’s worth of clothing into my Away Carry-On without stress, and it’s because I’ve developed several packing strategies that allow me to fit more into less. Thanks to rolling my clothes, using packing cubes and doing laundry when I travel, I am able to pack a variety of outfits, from workout clothes to beachwear.
There are still ways to pay less for checked bags, such as United Airlines providing flyers with a $5 discount for checking their bags at least 24 hours before departure. Even some ultra-low-cost carriers allow passengers to bring one carry-on bag and a personal item for free. And over two dozen credit cards can get you a free checked bag.
While the choice to carry or check luggage is yours, here’s what you need to know to help make that decision:
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Two of the biggest cruise operators in the Galapagos, Celebrity Cruises and Lindblad Expeditions, are shaking up their operations in the wake of a deal.
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