Here are some tips from BudgetTravelonLine readers -


1. An apple makes landing OK. If you worry about clogged ears when you're flying, bring along an apple. When you feel the plane begin to descend--about 25 minutes before arrival--eat your apple. The chewing and swallowing will keep your ears in good shape. I'm an airline pilot, and I always bring a couple of apples and have a flight attendant give them to passengers who complain of ear problems. They work every time! Capt. Mike Filippell, Tower Lakes, Ill.

2. The newspaper, resized. Why struggle with a newspaper in a cramped airplane seat? Before traveling, go to the newspaper's website and print out the articles you'll want to read. To lighten your load, tear off pages as you go. Susie Leibowitz, Washington, D.C.

3. Protecting your razor. A hard eyeglass case stores a razor perfectly while traveling. It snaps shut, fits neatly in a bag, and also holds extra blades. Jim Butterfield, Maryville, Tenn.

4. Spa savings on cruise ships. I've been on many cruises with various lines (Carnival, Costa, Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, American Hawaii, and most recently, Princess), and I've learned that the spas usually offer discounts on days that the ship is docked. Rhonda Grabov, Philadelphia, Pa.


5. Put Rubber Bracelets to Work
I write my cell phone number on the inside of those popular rubber bracelets (such as the ones for the Lance Armstrong foundation) and have my children wear them when traveling or while at amusement parks. That way, should we get separated, they can show the number to a helpful adult. This would also be useful for hotel addresses, flight numbers, or any other travel information you need. --Susan Redman, Hebron, Conn.

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[quote user="Sheri" post="75318"]Here are some tips from BudgetTravelonLine readers -


1. An apple makes landing OK. If you worry about clogged ears when you're flying, bring along an apple. When you feel the plane begin to descend--about 25 minutes before arrival--eat your apple. The chewing and swallowing will keep your ears in good shape. I'm an airline pilot, and I always bring a couple of apples and have a flight attendant give them to passengers who complain of ear problems. They work every time! Capt. Mike Filippell, Tower Lakes, Ill. Just beware that many countries don't allow you take certain foods in, so don't take a fruit basket.

2. The newspaper, resized. Why struggle with a newspaper in a cramped airplane seat? Before traveling, go to the newspaper's website and print out the articles you'll want to read. To lighten your load, tear off pages as you go. Susie Leibowitz, Washington, D.C. Yes, I'll spend half an hour printing newspaper articles, or maybe take a BOOK or MAGAZINE.

3. Protecting your razor. A hard eyeglass case stores a razor perfectly while traveling. It snaps shut, fits neatly in a bag, and also holds extra blades. Jim Butterfield, Maryville, Tenn. Or of course, use a little common sense and put the razor in a washbag.

4. Spa savings on cruise ships. I've been on many cruises with various lines (Carnival, Costa, Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, American Hawaii, and most recently, Princess), and I've learned that the spas usually offer discounts on days that the ship is docked. Rhonda Grabov, Philadelphia, Pa. A great idea! This way you can say you've 'been' to many countries, without the hassle of actually setting foot on land!

5. Put Rubber Bracelets to Work
I write my cell phone number on the inside of those popular rubber bracelets (such as the ones for the Lance Armstrong foundation) and have my children wear them when traveling or while at amusement parks. That way, should we get separated, they can show the number to a helpful adult. This would also be useful for hotel addresses, flight numbers, or any other travel information you need. --Susan Redman, Hebron, Conn. Ummmm, a better idea might be to not lose your kids.
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Paint your back garden sky blue and air passengers will think you have a swimming pool

Don't brush your teeth for a week, talk complete, irritating bollocks for the whole flight, block the aisle for an eternity while you try to fit your house sized "hand" luggage into a space designed for ...... well, hand luggage.

Vomit into the bag provided and affect deep interest in the contents, you will soon have a row of seats to yourself.

Lock yourself in the lavatory rather than take your seat. You have yourself a small by cozy private room, and no queuing for the bog!

Hey come one David, stop taking the piss. Tip no 5 seems very good. I think I'm going to use it myself. Perhaps tatooing the phone number might be a better solution though.

Maybe David should wear one round his neck with his wifes name and phone number to remind him he's married

..or possibly placing the rubber band around something a little lower down would do a better job of reminding him he's married!

Too late by then......and only reminds him!

I already have reminder, more powerful that anyone can imagine, it is the...........WEDDING RING

As any man knows, when first fitted it will burn as if made of acid, it will weigh as much as a 1,000 ships and will cause other tethered men to lower their eyes in sympathy. Over time the pain will ease, but, like magic, if the man's eyes are drawn to any woman's bumpy bits, the agony returns and his master will suddenly be able to read his mind. Men, beware the ring, for it is cursed.




The above is meant with only humourous intentions. I am happily married to a wonderful woman, aren't I darling?

Funny and true story ... Couple of us guys were staying at nice Chicago hotel and went down to the bar for adult beverages. The place happened to be -- unbeknownst to us -- the regional meat market. So my wingman -- who was married -- and I sit down and soon are joined by a couple of Chicago's finest. One of the gals says to my buddy, "Look, if you're gonna come in here, at least take off your ring." Bad girls... Very bad girls. (Epilogue: He got divorced about a year later.)