What to Wear While Traveling – Airplane
What to Wear While Traveling – Airplane
Article by Kirsten – Traveling Fashionista
For the full article with pictures visit: http://www.travelingfashionista.com/2010/03/wear-traveling-airplane/
A thought often neglected before leaving on vacation is what you plan to wear on the airplane. Plenty of times (more than I care to admit) I simply got dressed and ended up miserable on my flight due to something so simple as an outfit mis-hap. Think jeans that don’t have enough “give”, to uncomfortable shoes, to being too hot, or too cold, etc. You catch my drift. Take my mistakes and learn from them.
Here are some things to think about:
Wear comfortable pants. There is a fine line between being too casual and comfortable. Track suits, although really comfortable, are not the most fashionable. In fact, should you hope for that accidental upgrade to business or first class, they most likely won’t pick you if you are dressed too casual. Personally, I love to wear jeans traveling, but they must have stretch! I need breathing room.Don’t wear heels. Unless you are someone that cannot fathom the thought of being without your heels, this is a disaster waiting to happen. I learned the hard way. Imagine me running through the airport with my luggage in tow, purse on my arm, ticket in hand, trying to make my flight on time. It was a sprained ankle waiting to happen. If you are like me and 90% of the time travel with a crap-load of carry-on baggage, this is an awful situation to be in. Flats or sandals are the way to go (booties could work). If you must wear heels, go with a wedge and possibly a cork wedge. They seem to be the most forgiving for running and comfort.Layers. Layers. Layers. They are your friend! I like a tank top with a long-sleeve cardigan or jacket. This way, if I arrive and am overheating, off goes the top layer, and instantly I feel ten degrees cooler.Wraps. I love scarves and wraps. They are the jack-0f-all-trades item to accessorize with. I almost always wear one traveling. They double as a blanket if I am cold (well, the wrap does, a scarf may be too small), they look cute, and don’t take up too much space if you need to jam it in your carry-on.Belts need to come off before security. I love belts. But please don’t be that annoying person at security pissing off everyone behind you because you forgot to remove it prior to being screened. It prevents security from running quickly and efficiently. Take it off early and be ready to move. PLEASE, for my sanity!Jewelry. Leave your valuables at home. Nothing sucks more than breaking your favorite necklace or bracelet. Worse, it could fall off and you never see it again. Much worse, it could be stolen. If it means a lot to you, keep it at home. It will be waiting for you upon your return.
So, with all that, here is my suggested travel outfit:
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Should you have a hard time finding your size, or need some help picking a different style jean or shoe, just let me know. I’d be happy to send you some suggestions. kirsten@travelingfashionista.com
Much love, K.
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Caribbean Island Travel
Caribbean Island Travel
Article by Steppes Travel
Some call it “paradise.” Others call it “heaven on earth.” Well, one thing is for sure, a Caribbean island travel is exactly what you need if you’re looking for beaches, boats, banks, bikinis, and other tropical vacation essentials.
Located right at the tip of South America and surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other, the Caribbean is not just the No. 1 playground for the Americas, but also comprises movie-set beauty, coconut tree-clad mountains, verdant valleys of sugarcane and bananas, and seashore galore. Even the cities here glow with glorious architecture and the towns dotting the region have been established long before the automobile.
The islands are awash with island-flavored culture with just the subtlest hint of European influence, and world-class hotels, resorts, restaurants, activities, attractions, and shopping. There are over fifty island destinations to choose for your Caribbean island travel and each has its own extensive catalogue of accommodations and activities for the Caribbean’s famous exotic warm weather.
Below are our top picks for an awesome Caribbean island travel:
New Providence, the Bahamas
Most visitors erroneously call it “Nassau” because the island is the site of the nation’s capital, which was named after the Dutch Prince of Orange-Nassau in 1695 after he took over the British throne. In truth, the island is New Providence where about two-thirds of the Bahamian population lives, and where millions of dollars are invested in Nassau, Cable Beach, and Paradise Island. In recent years, New Providence has created a name for itself as one of the top places to visit when on a Caribbean island travel.
Considered an offshore financial center, New Providence is most obviously a fabulous shopping bazaar and Caribbean island travel destination. Stroll along the world-famous Bay Street and side streets and bask in the Caribbean carnival atmosphere. Or visit one of the out islands of the Bahamas – the famous Nassau and Paradise Island, connected with each other by a bridge.
But while the Bahamas has plenty to offer, what it is really most famous for is its island groove. The drumbeat is the essence and the soul of Bahamian culture with the instrument setting the heartbeat for all Bahamian music, including rake ‘n scrape, Junkanoo and goombay.
Bermuda
An isolated paradise, Bermuda sits right in the middle of the great chasm – the Atlantic Ocean between North America and Europe. Couple that with a history of English settlement and you have an island that is as unique as its topography. This Caribbean island travel destination is spotlessly clean, quaint, orderly, and extraordinarily pretty. Think pink and green. Pink for the pastel shades that wash this 21-square mile island. And green for the color of money that Bermuda’s offshore banking and insurance sectors generate. Plus, it is only a convenient 2