With thousands of students heading off for the first time or returning to Uni this Autumn, First Luggage have developed a rather useful service set to take the stress out of the whole affair.
Student’s often take their worldly possessions on a train, plane or in a car which is not much fun (from experience) I have to say. The service is aptly named ‘Smarter Students’ and is a student friendly (in terms of budget), hassle-free door-to-door collection service operating within the UK as well as internationally. Prices start at just £20.
The service also ensures everything arrives in one piece! From computers to cutlery First Luggage will ensure it gets to the final destination without a hitch.
If the above news isn’t enough to convince you then First Luggage was recently recognized as one of the top 10 most promising businesses in the UK (at the coveted nationwide ‘Start Up Stars Awards’) and has already gained support from Dannii Minogue and official ambassadors in glamorous Joan Collins, socialite and journalist Normandie Keith and British travel veteran Alan Whicker, media personality Piers Morgan. Say no more!
Posted by Patrick Woolmer on Thu 24th July 2008 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Travel Tips
Before going through airport security with my wife and child I was reminded of the security measures still in place. Some of which I had forgotten about, other’s I was unaware of.
Here are some reminders:
1. If you’re carrying any form of liquid in your hand luggage, this has to go into a plastic bag for presentation at security.
2. You will be asked to sip the liquid if it’s a drink for you or your baby. To be honest, all other liquids are better off going into hold luggage.
3. I was surprised to learn that things like lipstick, creams and pastes also have to go into the plastic bags before security.
4. Some airports insist on belt buckles being removed and x-rayed.
5. Some airports select passengers for checks on shoes. I can’t imagine that this is a pleasant job…...
6. You will always be asked to take your laptop out of it’s bag before being x-rayed. This may well apply to other electrical devices.
7. Be careful not to pack objects that are sharp and that might be construed to have malicious purpose. For instance, I purposely avoid packing sharp scissors in hand luggage.
8. For the smoker - you must remember to not take a lighter on board.
9. Be sensible. If you think that an item may cause an issue - double check security guidelines for the airport your flying out from and don’t forget the airport you’re flying back from. Security measures can differ from country to country.
10. If you’re acting nervously or suspiciously - don’t be surprised to be pulled to one side for a thorough check over. Try and act normal and keep calm for a smooth ride through security.
Posted by Ruth Miller on Tue 8th July 2008 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Travel Tips
Apart from the fact that Hong Kong has quite a scary flight path into the airport - it’s a city that never fails to impress.
Anybody considering a visit this summer should consider the following:
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As someone who travels fairly regularly, I’m always looking for the path of least resistance. i.e the easier it is to travel the better.
Add into the mix security and teething problems at airports across the world (Heathrow Terminal 5 et al) and I’m seriously considering services like First Luggage. They claim to be shipping up to 6000 pieces of luggage for international travellers.
You can see why, when First Luggage statistics seem to indicate one in six bags go missing nowadays
First Luggage say:
We collect any items (including outsized skis/surfboards etc) prior to the day of departure and delivers them direct to the destination (be it hotel or holiday home) so that it awaits its owners on their arrival. Travellers can check-out of check-in queues and cruise past the luggage carousel hands-free. And with all items scanned up to 20 times en route, the perennial fear of luggage going astray has been all but eliminated – there is even the option to log-in online using a unique tracking number to check the progress of the baggage.
It’s an interesting concept and one well worth considering if you wish to take some of the hassle out of travelling.
Michelle Reesman, RN, Executive Director of Passport Health Colorado, says far too many international travelers leave home without taking the basic steps to prevent health problems.
Her suggestion is to follows her top 10 travel tips which are as follows (my comments are in bold):
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