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[T1281]Travel Tips To Europe

by Adrian Adams, Adr

If you're going to be anywhere for more than a day or two, pack layers. Despite the weather reports, you don't always know what the temperature's going to be like and an extra sweater can come in handy on a cold desert night.

Next, pack light. You want to be prepared, but not weighed down. One of the most important things any seasoned traveler will tell you is that you should always pack half of what you think you'll need. Remember, if you do wind up facing an absolute emergency, you can always buy any needed items. For most trips, one pair of pants, a skirt (for women) that doubles for day and night, a pair of jeans, a shirt (for men), maybe a swimsuit and a few tops are all you're going to need.

Before you begin packing, spread everything that you want to bring out on the bed first. This lets you look at it all in one place and quickly ascertain whether any important item has been forgotten. It's also going to let you develop a game plan for your packing strategy.

Folded shirts or blouses should go at the bottom of a suitcase, and pants and skirts may be stacked on top. Shoes, if not in a separate compartment, should be wrapped in plastic bags and placed around the outside of the case. Socks and underwear can be neatly stored in mesh bags or even clear, plastic baggies. This lets you easily separate your packed items and stops you from having to wrestle with 8 pairs of loose socks just to get to your shirts.

For your toiletries, try to use travel sizes and wrap absolutely everything in plastic baggies. You do not want a toiletry spill on all your clothes. If you wear makeup, take only the bare necessities and opt for a clear carry-case that will let you quickly see what you packed. Remember, you can often depend on hotels to stock basic supplies like shampoo and conditioner. If you have a favorite brand, consider transferring it to a travel-size container.

Finally, if you're a frequent traveler, keep a half-packed bag always handy. In it, you can store your passport, frequent flyer cards, a travel toiletries bag, socks, and underwear. That way, next time you have to pack, you only have to worry about your clothes.

Bermuda is NOT the Caribbean - the winters may not get snow, but you certainly won't be out swimming in the ocean. Daily average temperatures for each month are:

January: air temp. 69 degrees / water temp. 66 degrees
February: air temp. 68 degrees / water temp. 65 degrees
March: air temp. 68 degrees / water temp 66 degrees
April: air temp. 72 degrees / water temp 69 degrees
May: air temp. 76 degrees / water temp. 74 degrees
June: air temp. 77 degrees / water temp. 76 degrees
July: air temp. 86 degrees / water temp. 84 degrees
August: air temp. 86 degrees / water temp. 84 degrees
September: air temp. 84 degrees / water temp. 82 degrees
October: air temp.76 degrees / water temp. 77 degrees
November: air temp. 74 degrees / water temp. 72 degrees
December: air temp. 71 degrees / water temp. 69 degrees

Bermuda is British - judges wear powdered wigs, drivers are the left side of the road, and dress is fairly conservative (especially on the golf courses or in upscale restaurants). Of course, Bermuda shorts are seen everywhere - even on businessmen wearing jackets and ties! Bikinis are not permitted more than 25 feet from the ocean.

Be aware of the passport regulations if you are planning a trip to Bermuda. If you will be arriving by cruise ship before January 1, 2008, a passport is NOT required, but a birth certificate PLUS a laminated government issued photo ID is required of US citizens (a photo ID is not required of US citizens under age 16, but a birth certificate is required). If you are arriving by air, or will be arriving by cruise ship after January 1, 2008, you will need a passport. Waiting times for a passport have been quite long due to changing regulations, so be sure to apply early.

American currency is accepted just about everywhere in Bermuda, but just be aware that if you use an ATM machine, it will give you Bermuda currency. This may be best to do near the beginning of your stay, or else most shopkeepers would be happy to give you change of a purchase in American dollars - just ask.

Bermuda can be expensive - being on a cruise ship will help, in that your lodging and meals are already taken care of (but be sure to have SOME food on Bermuda - the fish chowder is a special treat) Those who fly and stay on Bermuda would say that the financial savings of a cruise are balanced by the abbreviated time spent on such a lovely island, and the fact that you are always part of a crowd - the cruise crowd.

Cruising to Bermuda may cause you to experience rougher seas than cruising the Caribbean. Because you are sailing out in the Atlantic Ocean, where the warmer Gulf Stream waters collide with the cooler ocean waters, the seas may be a bit unruly. If you are concerned, you may wish to consider a plan for seasickness (wrist bands, medication, etc.), or sailing on one of the larger cruise ships, which experience much less of the ocean's waves than comparable smaller ships.

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