Everyday Cheapskate: Readers Offer Their Best Travel Tips

Everyday Cheapskate: Readers Offer Their Best Travel Tips
Test the weight of your luggage by carrying it around for five minutes; if you're out of breath, it's too heavy. Pack lighter or take two smaller bags instead. RossHelen/Shutterstock
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Planning to hit the road for some fun family times this fall? Travel has been severely curtailed over the past months, but as things open up now and in the future, make sure you pack these tips to help save time, money, and maybe even a few frazzled nerves.

Photocopies Just in Case

Before you leave, make two photocopies of everything in your wallet, both front and back (credit card, driver’s license, medical insurance card, etc.). Put one copy inside your luggage, and leave the other at home. If you should lose your wallet, you'll have all the information you need to quickly report and replace.

Mary Hunt
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