Updates to the Book
Index of Special Features
23/Oct/2006 02:21 PM | Permalink
People tell me that every time they open
Pack Your Bags! they
discover something they never knew was there. If you
like the mystery of stumbling across something new,
then perhaps you don't want to read this entry. But
if you want to know where all the "goodies" are
hidden on the CD-ROM (or maybe you already found
them, but just can't remember where), then you'll
love what I'm about to share ... where to find all
the hidden audio, video, and other 'Easter egg'
bonuses! (But I won't tell you how to find the
'Easter eggs' ... to learn that, you'll just have to
take the Pack Your Bags!
tour, either online or on the CD
itself.)
Section 1: Shop for Luggage
Luggage Basics -- Bright Idea contains an audio clip about luggage carts; Quick Bit is a video clip about luggage shopping
Luggage Sizes & Types -- Hidden audio clip on luggage colors
Luggage-Shopping Tips -- Hidden video on checked bags
Quality Check -- Pop-up details on various luggage features
Section 2: Plan Your Trip
Choosing Clothes
Tips for Your Travel Wardrobe -- Hidden audio clip on what to wear on the plane
Accessory Tips -- Hidden audio clip on losing small items
Getting Through Security -- Quick Bit is an audio clip on passenger statistics
General Tips -- Hidden audio tip on mailing home banned items
TSA Regulations -- Hidden audio clip on most intercepted items
Before You Take Off -- Quick Bit is an audio clip on sources of travel information
Travel Prep -- Hidden audio clip on the use of travel agents
Care for Your House -- Hidden audio clip on using a checklist
Road Trips -- Quick Bit is a chart on how Americans travel
Section 3: Pack Smart
General Packing Tips
Ready, Set, Pack! -- Hidden audio tip on cell phone chargers
How to Pack -- Hidden audio tip on credit cards
Man's Business Trip -- Bright Idea is an audio tip on buttoning shirts
Woman's Business Trip -- Bright Idea is an audio tip on buttoning shirts
Couple's Leisure Trip -- Quick Bit is a chart on summer trip statistics
Tips for Honeymooners -- Hidden audio clip about honeymoon spending
Section 4: Bonus Travel Tips & Tools
Healthy Travel
General Tips/Eating Healthy -- Hidden audio clip on hotel fridge
Reducing Travel Stress/For a Good Night's Sleep -- Hidden audio tip on how to avoid getting stranded
Safe Travel -- Quick Bit contains a video clip on hotel safety
General Tips -- Hidden audio clip on camera safety
Safety When Renting Cars -- Hidden audio tip on car rentals
Safety at the Hotel -- Hidden audio tip on carrying hotel information
Business Travel -- Quick Bit contains a chart on business travel statistics; Bright Idea contains audio clip about frequent flier/hotel programs
General Tips/Trade Shows -- Hidden video clip on airport travel tips
Trimming Travel Costs -- Hidden chart on most expensive cities
International Travel -- Bright Idea contains an audio tip on clothes as souvenirs
International Travel/Passport Requirements -- Hidden chart on international destinations
Cruise Travel -- Hidden audio on cruise statistics
Travel with Kids -- New Trend contains an audio clip on business trips with kids; Special Note contains an audio tip on kids traveling with only one parent
Packing for Kids -- Hidden audio clip on letting kids have their own bag
Prepare for the Journey -- Hidden audio clip about infants on planes
Resources & Checklists
Resource Guide: Airport Codes -- Hidden chart on busiest airports
Resource Guide: Airlines -- Hidden chart on busiest airlines
Resource Guide: Hotels -- Hidden chart on largest hotel chains
Resource Guide: Car Rental -- Hidden chart on the main purpose of trips
Resource Guide: Cruise Lines -- Hidden audio clip on suggested packing for a cruise
Resource Guide: State Tourism Offices -- Hidden audio clip on tourism industry statistics
Section 1: Shop for Luggage
Luggage Basics -- Bright Idea contains an audio clip about luggage carts; Quick Bit is a video clip about luggage shopping
Luggage Sizes & Types -- Hidden audio clip on luggage colors
Luggage-Shopping Tips -- Hidden video on checked bags
Quality Check -- Pop-up details on various luggage features
Section 2: Plan Your Trip
Choosing Clothes
Tips for Your Travel Wardrobe -- Hidden audio clip on what to wear on the plane
Accessory Tips -- Hidden audio clip on losing small items
Getting Through Security -- Quick Bit is an audio clip on passenger statistics
General Tips -- Hidden audio tip on mailing home banned items
TSA Regulations -- Hidden audio clip on most intercepted items
Before You Take Off -- Quick Bit is an audio clip on sources of travel information
Travel Prep -- Hidden audio clip on the use of travel agents
Care for Your House -- Hidden audio clip on using a checklist
Road Trips -- Quick Bit is a chart on how Americans travel
Section 3: Pack Smart
General Packing Tips
Ready, Set, Pack! -- Hidden audio tip on cell phone chargers
How to Pack -- Hidden audio tip on credit cards
Man's Business Trip -- Bright Idea is an audio tip on buttoning shirts
Woman's Business Trip -- Bright Idea is an audio tip on buttoning shirts
Couple's Leisure Trip -- Quick Bit is a chart on summer trip statistics
Tips for Honeymooners -- Hidden audio clip about honeymoon spending
Section 4: Bonus Travel Tips & Tools
Healthy Travel
General Tips/Eating Healthy -- Hidden audio clip on hotel fridge
Reducing Travel Stress/For a Good Night's Sleep -- Hidden audio tip on how to avoid getting stranded
Safe Travel -- Quick Bit contains a video clip on hotel safety
General Tips -- Hidden audio clip on camera safety
Safety When Renting Cars -- Hidden audio tip on car rentals
Safety at the Hotel -- Hidden audio tip on carrying hotel information
Business Travel -- Quick Bit contains a chart on business travel statistics; Bright Idea contains audio clip about frequent flier/hotel programs
General Tips/Trade Shows -- Hidden video clip on airport travel tips
Trimming Travel Costs -- Hidden chart on most expensive cities
International Travel -- Bright Idea contains an audio tip on clothes as souvenirs
International Travel/Passport Requirements -- Hidden chart on international destinations
Cruise Travel -- Hidden audio on cruise statistics
Travel with Kids -- New Trend contains an audio clip on business trips with kids; Special Note contains an audio tip on kids traveling with only one parent
Packing for Kids -- Hidden audio clip on letting kids have their own bag
Prepare for the Journey -- Hidden audio clip about infants on planes
Resources & Checklists
Resource Guide: Airport Codes -- Hidden chart on busiest airports
Resource Guide: Airlines -- Hidden chart on busiest airlines
Resource Guide: Hotels -- Hidden chart on largest hotel chains
Resource Guide: Car Rental -- Hidden chart on the main purpose of trips
Resource Guide: Cruise Lines -- Hidden audio clip on suggested packing for a cruise
Resource Guide: State Tourism Offices -- Hidden audio clip on tourism industry statistics
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Passport Requirement Deadlines Change
28/Jun/2006 02:40 PM | Permalink
Section: Bonus Tips & Tools
(purple line)
Category: International & Cruise Travel
Article: International Travel
It figures ... even before Pack Your Bags! was out of production, some of the information included had changed. The government decided that they had set unrealistic timelines for the new passport requirements for travel to Canada and Mexico. So now each of the deadlines have been extended by 17 months. The proposed change will not be completed until June 1, 2009, instead of Jan. 1, 2008. But don't count on this being a hard-and-fast date either. Knowing Congress, this could likely change again in the next two years.
Here are some links for more information:
Business Travel News
Great Falls Tribune
Category: International & Cruise Travel
Article: International Travel
It figures ... even before Pack Your Bags! was out of production, some of the information included had changed. The government decided that they had set unrealistic timelines for the new passport requirements for travel to Canada and Mexico. So now each of the deadlines have been extended by 17 months. The proposed change will not be completed until June 1, 2009, instead of Jan. 1, 2008. But don't count on this being a hard-and-fast date either. Knowing Congress, this could likely change again in the next two years.
Here are some links for more information:
Business Travel News
Great Falls Tribune