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Traveling can be an exciting time, but getting ready for the big vacation can be stressful. With so many items to remember to pack it's easy to forget things. The following article will give you some great advice about packing for your trip, and help to make it a more pleasant experience.

If you are someone who suffers from seasickness, but dying to go on a cruise, book a cabin on the lowest level of the ship possible. In rough seas, the cabins towards the top of the ship experience the most amount of motion while those below the water-line tend to remain more stable.

When traveling, always know the number of doors between your hotel room and the exit. If there is a fire, you will have to quickly move to the stairwell. If the fire produces a lot of smoke, you may not be able to see, so feeling the doors and counting until you reach the right one may be your only option.

Take advantage of the hotel's ice machines when you are traveling. Many people enjoy having a cup of coffee in the morning, but they often dislike the way hotel coffee tastes. The ice machines use filtered water, so try putting ice in the machine the night before and allowing it to melt. The difference in taste between coffee made with filtered water instead of tap water is amazing.

Avoid hassles entering and leaving foreign countries. Well in advance of your trip, make sure your passport is still good and all your travel documents are up-to-date. Check with the embassy of your destination country to find out what is required to enter and leave a country and be sure you have everything in order before you embark.

If you have a large dog that needs to fly with you to a destination, be sure to purchase a top-quality airline compliant crate with enough room for your pet to turn around. Use steel nuts and bolts hardware to secure the 2 halves of your crate, not plastic fasteners. Another tip is to use heavy wrapping tape to wrap the crate many times to secure it even more.

A useful item to pack for your flight, inside your carry-on bag, is a fleece blanket with sleeves. It can keep you warm on a cool plane, while still allowing you to hold your book or magazine. It can also be rolled up and used as a travel pillow.

Traveling to new places should be fun, not stressful. This advice will help take the worries out of your travel and let you have a great time. No matter where you're going or how you're getting there, these tips will help make your vacation a little easier and a little more fun.