Radisson is celebrating their 50th Anniversary!! And do you know how they are celebrating? By giving away 50 one-night stays, every day f0r 50 days! Yeppers, and you can win one of those free nights stay right here on A Cowboy’s Wife! Yeehaw!! (p.s. if you wanna enter to win an Aaron Rodgers autographed football & $50 amex gift card, go here to my other giveaway)
Some of the most beautiful & amazing Radisson Hotels are in other countries. Check out this awesome aquarium inside a Radisson Hotel.
Seriously, look at how huge it is. See the people standing at the bottom and at the top. CRAZY! There are also some beautiful, luxurious Radisson Hotels here in America. I love the one in Chicago!
Okay, I know you’re ready to enter this special giveaway so I’ll get to it!
THE PRIZE
One lucky winner will receive a free night voucher, valid for one free night, standard room, double occupancy at any North American Radisson Blu or Radisson hotel of the winner’s choice. The voucher expires one year after issue date. The full terms and conditions are located on the room night voucher.
It’s a fantastic prize!!
HOW TO ENTER
Leave a comment here on this post telling us your best travel tip! You may do this daily. Just make sure your tip is different each time.
BONUS ENTRY!! Visit Radisson’s website, come back here and tell me which property you would like to stay at! You may do this only once.
While it’s not required, it would be greatly appreciated if you would ‘Like’ Radisson on Facebook. They were generous enough to allow me to offer this giveaway afterall.
THE WINNER
Giveaway ends on December 2, 2012. The winner will be notified by a representative on behalf of Radisson, as well as myself.
Again, the vouchers can only be redeemed within North America and have a one year expiration date as well as other terms and conditions that may apply. If you want more chances to win, visit their Facebook page and enter every week until December 3rd. Good luck!
Disclosure: In return for hosting this giveaway, I have been given free nights at the Radisson. All opinions are my own, always.
Wow! Great giveaway! My best travel tip is to pack clothes that can be easily handwashed in case you don’t have access to a washer and need to get a stain out!
If at all possible when flying,, go carry on only.
I’d like to stay at the Radisson Hotel Charleston Airport in Charleston, SC.
My best travel tip is to plan ahead. I keep a list of what I need for a domestic or international vacation and I check everything off as I pack, so I don’t forget anything.
travel tip: pack light!
I’d like to stay at the Radisson in Providence, RI.
MY travel tip is to have a toiletry bag always ready. I have one with my toothbrush, toothpaste, etc. and when I travel, I never have to look for those things. I just grab my little bag and stick it into my suitcase.
I would liek to stay at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago
Travel light and travel often.
… plan your stay … take a 1/2 day guided tour to glimpse the highlights. Return later to those that initially piqued your interest …
My best travel tip is to write out a list about a week before you travel and keep checking/adding to that list so you don’t forget anything!
I’d stay at the Radisson Hotel Seattle Airport
Always pack underwear in your hand luggage – you never know when your luggage will go missing in action!
I would love to stay at the Radisson Hotel Largo-Washington DC
If possible, when flying, use your carry-on luggage. Saves much time and you will not lose your luggage.
If you wear corrective lenses or glasses, be sure to bring an extra pair!
Always take great friends!!!
I’d like Radisson Hotel Orlando
enjoy & dont stress when on trip…try to relax & forget about stuff u cant control..
Always bring a blazer. It keeps you warm, and you can put together a dressed-up look in a pinch if you need to.
My best travel tip is book your trips early. You will get the best deals!
I would love to stay at Radisson Blu in Chicago. I’ve heard so many say how great it is.
Bring ear plugs
I’d like to stay at the Radisson Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco
Use airline apps on your smartphone to store your boarding pass, get flight information, and check your frequent flyer info!
PLANNING… All cities have some kind of Vacation info. on ” things to do and see” and most will gladly mail info. to your home address so my #1 travel tip is to always plan your trip.
when making a car rental, keep checking the current rates, right up to the time when you pick up the rental…
i went to the radisson facebook page… i like the radisson in DC by Reagan airport
Make a list of things you’ll need for your trip at least two weeks out, that way as you think of things you’ll be able to add them to the list.
Fantasy vacation…Radisson hotel room at Plaza on the River, London on the Albert Embankment!
Make a list of all your credit cards in case you lose them. Also, a copy of passport so you can get back on airlines.
The Radisson Chicago looks fantastic.
My travel tip is to pack the night before you leave.
A good travel tip when going overseas is to lay out all your clothing that you absolutely must bring and then just put half of it your suitcase. The rest stays home.
I’d like to stay at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel in Chicago.
I would like to stay at the Radisson Hotel Los Angeles Midtown at USC .
My travel top is open up hotel loyalty cards before your stay
The points add up quickly and before you know it you
Have enough for a free bighy
I visited Radisdon website and would like to stay at the
Chicage property! Thanks for letting me enter
Great giveaway! My favorite travel tip is to use “Zip-lock” style bags to pack with – all the air is sucked out and everything stays nice and neat plus you have a lot more room!
My travel tip is book trips in offseason to avoid crowds
And you will save money and be able to stay at properties
You otherwise could not afford during busy season.
I visited Radisson’s website and would like
To stay in NYC. Thanks!
I just visited Radisson’s FB page and liked them, plus I spent some time looking around their website and have decided that if I win I would love to stay at the Radisson on Broadway in New York City!!
Book early for best rates!
Try to pack light with clothes that don’t wrinkle easily and can be mixed & matched.
Radisson Blu Ambassador Hotel, Paris Opera
Radisson Hotel Valley Forge
1160 First Avenue · King Of Prussia, PA 19406 USA
Travel Tip don’t forget to tip as I like to say everything in Vegas costs at least a dollar
I have visitied the Radisson Website and I would like to stay at the Blu opening at Mall of America in March 2013.
pack things that could come open and leak in ziploc bags
travel tip is to buy a luggage scale, they are inexpensive and can save you expensive over wieight fees!
I would like to stay at the Radisson in NYC!
Have a packing list and be sure to keep it updated as you “remember” other items.
I wouldn’t mind staying at the Radisson in NYC :)
I’d like to stay at the Radisson Blu, Chicago
Join all the frequent flyer programs
My travel tip is…
Always read enough reviews and information about where you are traveling to. Very important, so you don’t get any surprises.. :)
Oh and I would like to stay at the Radisson Hotel in Aruba..
Travel tip: Always have snacks to eat at an airport. Everything is super expensive and if you get delayed you will have something to munch on
My travel tip is to have travel items already stocked ahead of time in a bag or suitcase.
Bags with wheels are amazing. That backpack might seem more agile, but have you ever seen someone trek across an airport with one of those on their back? Nimble does not come to mind. Sciatica, yes. But not nimble
I always read reviews of hotels, tours and restaurants before I visit. I like to plan ahead for a great vacation.
I would love to stay at the Radisson Halifax NS for a girls getaway.
Try to pack light and coordinate accessories for more than one outfit
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Erie South, PA
I always need to have a list of what to pack
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Gettysburg, PA
My husband really wants to go to Gettysburg
I would like to stay at the Radisson Berlin.
1 Rollaboard, 1 back pack, with no checked luggage gives you many options in the event of irregular operations
Radisson St. Martin!
When you travel use the same safety precautions as you would in your home country. Everywhere is not ‘paradise’ there are always criminals.
Pack light…most people overpack on trips and end up carrying around lots of clothes, shoes that they never wear!
Before you do any packing make a list of everything you need to pick – there’s nothing worse than trying to think of everything you need to pack as you are packing
If you travel with kids, don’t forget to take new books, and coloring books
I would love to stay at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel in Chicago – it looks so nice!!
I would like to stay at Radisson Plaza Hotel Saskatchewan Regina
I would like to stay in the one in Chicago
Because sometimes you don’t feel to go to restaurant, choose your hotel near grocery.
I would like to stay at Radisson Plaza Hotel Saskatchewan Regina
Pack what you think you will need and then remove at least one outfit. When have you ever actually worn everything in the suitcase?
I’d like to stay at the Radisson Blu Portman in London
My travel tip is ……
never drink with your friends the night before flight [thinking that you are leaving tomorrow :( ] because kid you are gonna have a miserable time flying.
I always have my laptop with me, and we check out restaurant menus online so that we aren’t surprised when we go to a new restaurant.
Try to stay somewhere near a Walgreens or Walmart. Then you don’t have to mess with trying to get products like shaving gel and toothpaste through airport security. Just go get it at your destination
I would like to stay at the Radisson in Charleston SC.
I would stay at the Radisson Hotel Dallas Central-University Park
I always keep an umbrella and some travel slippers in my carry on, even while stored at home
I would like to stay at the Radisson Martinique in NYC!
Bring instant oatmeal packets on the plane, along with a plastic spoon. Ask for hot water and you have breakfast in your cup!
I would like to stay at the Martinique Radisson in New york City
Travel tip: PLAN AHEAD!!! Make a packing list.
Pack light….you’ll thank yourself! :)
There are so many locations in Ontario which is great for our family as we travel often for sports and to visit our older children in university and college. It would be wonderful to have a free stay somewhere! :)
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I would stay at the Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Summerville, SC.
Pack granola bars or your favorite nutrition bar as road food. This works on airplanes or on the road. You always have a handy snack to tide you over until you can find a real meal. Sure came in handy during our 9 hour lay over in the Atlanta airport at 2 am!
My best travel tip is to make sure you have everything you need for a day and a night in a carry on bag (assuming you’re traveling by plane)….especially medicines.
I would stay at the Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Summerville, SC with my sister, Mary.
I like to plan an itinerary and be prepared. Research is so easy now with internet websites. Allow for free time to go off the itinerary.
I would like to stay at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago.
Thank you.
Don’t forget your camera and the camera charger!!
bring the ones you love most deff
Check travel and online sites for discount vouchers for attractions in the city to which you are traveling.
I would like to visit the Radisson Hotel New Orleans
Don’t overpack. You don’t need to take everything, it just takes up so much room.
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My best travel tip is to check tripadvisor.com to get great ideas for places to go or see in the area you are traveling to. I have gotten many good suggestions and deals from that site.
My best travel tip is to be flexible!
Be considerate of other people especially at the airport. Don’t put on your belt, jewelry, carry loose change, etc until you’re past security. It will speed up the process by not having to remove them in line
travel tip: Travel with someone you love.
Another place I’d like to stay is Charleston, SC.
My travel tip is to check hotel rates daily even after you
Book you can cancel existing reservations and get in on a lower rate
My travel tip Is read hotel and destination reviews on
Tripadvisor and view photos to give
You am idea of the destination you are planning
My best travel tip is to book your airline and hotel reservations at least 2 months ahead of time to get the best rates.
my tip is to check your airline for any changes in fees or weight restrictions before you leave.
I dont travel much, but Id say to paln aheadm make lists, take food in the car/cooler so its cheaper.
Focus your flying on one alliance
My best travel tip is to pack a light carry-on with a change of clothes and your toothbrush. I’ve had my luggage placed on the wrong plane and it’s no fun while you wait overnight for them to find it without a few basics.
Make an itinerary, even if it’s a loosely based one. There’s nothing worse than getting to a location and wasting a ton of time deciding what to do. Decide on at least most things before you get there!
Qualify for TSA Pre to breeze throught security.
Wear pants that don’t require a belt when going through security at the airport.
My best travel tip is to be early.
This is one instance where if you’re not early, you could very well be late. And that would just add stress and who needs that?!
While packing use a piece of luggage just a little bigger than what you actually need. This provides room for packing things you buy while your away.
I would like to stay at Radisson’s Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Buford at Mall of Georgia, GA.
When traveling..try your best to pack only a carryon. It took me sometime to learn how to roll and pack all of my clothes but it’s worth not spending that extra money for luggage.
Don’t be afraid to travel to destinations off-peak. I’ve had tons of wonderful experiences visiting places and having sites practically all to myself.!
I’d like to stay at the Radisson Blu in Oslo!
Roll and layer clothes when packing, you can fit more.
When traveling, I recommend bringing clothes that compliment each other and layer well. Then you will have more outfits with a lighter suitcase.
I would like to stay at the Radisson in Vancouver, BC
my best travel tip is to make sure the hotel is up to date, once stayed in a hotel that was historic and so was their air condiitioning..it was the worst
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i’d like the radison martonique on broadway
Before going on road trips hit the library for new cd’s. We can check out for 3 weeks so plenty of time to get back and return.
Putting Portland at the top of my must visit lists. We can drive there and we have been wanting to hit Joe’s crab shack with the kids :)
My travel tip is to check ahead of time before booking your trip
If there are going to be major events going
On in your vacation destination that may impact your stay
Such as a loud and crowded professsional volleyball completion at your quiet beach hotel;
That may make it to noisy for what you wanted out of your vacation
Check you airline reservations often – they may change
Your flight times and seat assignments without notifying you.
My tip is to always arrive at the airport early.
Make sure you have your personnel need products close at all times. There’s nothing worse than needing a feminine product and its in the overhead, or checked, or buried in the trunk. Keep some emergency things in your purse
travel tip: take time to take pictures! They help so much to remember the fun times.
My best travel tip is to pack light — try not to over-pack as there is nothing worse than having to lug around heavy suitcases.
Get at least one credit card for your main airline
Book an early flight so that you have as much time as possible at your destination!
Another tip is to avoid checking bags if possible. It saves a lot of time and hassle.
When staying in a hotel for many days, bring a over the door shoe holder. Makes a great toiletry holder when you have a smaller bathroom.
I always clean my house, extremely clean, before I leave on a trip so when I return my house is in wonderful condition.
My tip is to allow plenty of time when you are flying to allow for delays due to weather, security checks etc.
my tip today is to print your boading pass at home before leaving for the airport, so much quicker!
I’d like to stay at the Radisson Hotel Orlando – Lake Buena Vista
go to bed early the night before, so you aren’t crabby if their are delays
Today’s travel tip is to adjust your expectations so there’s less chance of disappointment.
Thank you.
Son’t pack electronics (readers etc) in check through luggage..
Prepare, prepare, prepare — for everything you need, including emergencies! Bandaids, Neosporin, aspirin, etc. don’t take up that much room — and it’s a lot cheaper than buying at your destination!
I would love to stay at the Radisson Martinique on Broadway in MYC!
If possible, try to travel mid-week. You can usually get better flight prices and a lot of attractions will be less busy than on weekends!
My travel tip is sign up with airline frequent flyer accounts – the points will add up quickly and before
You know it all or most of your flights will be free
My travel tip is to get credit cards that offer double rewards on travel and dining –
Whenever you travel go check out local real estate agents, they often have free tickets to stuff as promotions. That’s how I got free tickets to Sandia Peak in Albuquerque
My tip is to take advantage of frequent flyer programs.
Sign up for the hotel chain rewards programs. You can accumulate points for free nights.
One of my travel tips is to arrive at least 1 hour before your flight leaves from the airport — 2 hours before for intl’l flights.
Focus on one of the major hotel chains
Daily travel tip: Pack light, always. It makes traveling much much easier with only one bag to keep track of.
I’d love to stay at their property in Paris, France! :)
my tip is to photo copy your passport and pack in suitcase. if you lose your passport this will make it easier to get a new one
Bring plastic grocery bags with you for dirty/wet clothes, trash, or a last minute cleanup bag!
Try not to over pack!
My best travel tip is ask the locals … we always ask store owners where they go for lunch and find some of the best little-known gems.
The Raddison Aruba resort looks pretty sweet to me.
travel tip: If Southwest flies where you want to go, consider them. I like the free baggage AND the no fee to change a reservation.
Don’t prescbook from home much of anything. Most times you’ll find way better deals locally.
My travel tip is to remember to take your luggage.
*I may or may not be speaking from experience ;)
Bring ziploc bags, they have a hundred unforeseen uses!
Check hotel rates on expedia and the other travel websites then check on the actual hotel site. Sometime you can save a lot more on the hotel site directly.
Pack enough essentials for an overnight in your carry on bag in case your luggage gets lost.
My travel tip isto always us a credit card tha gives rewards points. They add up quickly.
Bring food and drinks in a cooler for road trips and stop at grocery stores rather than restaurants. Power bars or granola bars are good to keep going without stopping to eat.
Before traveling be sure to check with TSA to make sure you are following the rules. They often make small changes so it’s a good idea to check
Pack a plastic bag in your suitcase for laundry.
Purchase tickets on either a Tuesday or Wednesday, that’s usually when airline ticket prices are the lowest!
My best travel tip: if you think you’ll need it, take it. I’d rather have more than I need than do without.
I liked Radisson on Facebook and looked at a lot of locations, but I’d go to the one on Galveston Beach so JB and I could go deep sea fishing!!
Since I have a toddler and a preschooler, I need all the travel tips I can get! :) My tip for traveling with little ones (or even school-age) is to pack a “snack bag” for the trip that includes healthy snacks (fruit/fruit cups, granola bars, etc.) in a large ziploc bag (very handy in the car and in the hotel), and keep an extra pair of jammies in the car if it is going to be a “late night”. That way the little ones will be dressed and ready for bed when you finally call it a night. :)
My travel tip Is ask the locals for restaurant recommendations
my travel tip today is check airline flight prices several times a day, they are flexible during the day.
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Do not overpack shoes they weigh down suitcases
make sure you bring a bag of toys that is easily accessible in car or plane for the kids to keep them busy
Remember to weigh your bag before leaving home so that you don’t have to pay unnecessary fees at the airport.
Get all the hotel credit cards
travel at off times
I would love to go to chicago
travel tip: After deciding on place and time for a vacation, check around for some Groupons, living socials, or entertainment books for coupons for that area to help make your vacation money go farther.
Use small baggies for each necklace. That way your chains won’t get tangled with each other.
Plan ahead and plan on it costing more than you originally thought!
One of my best travel tips is to visit popular tourist destinations off-season —- you’ll save tons of money and avoid all of the crowds.
Convertable zip of pants save packing pants and another pair of shorts
My travel tip is to always pack snacks, especially if you’re flying. Don’t get ripped off by on-board refreshments!
I would love to stay at the Radisson Blu in Chicago!
My travel tip is to make copies of all credit cards and passports drivers licenses and other important documents like Visas. Leave one at home with someone, one in your luggage and you can also scan and email to yourself for even safer keeping. In case you lose your originals, you can use your copies to make phone calls, cancel credit cards and bring to Embassy or Consulate.
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My tip is to read the online reviews about the local places and attractions before you go
I would like to stay at San Francisco Fisherman Wharf Radisson
If you are flexible in your travel time, try going for “shoulder” seasons like spring and fall. The weather is still nice and prices are usually at their best.
Travel midweek as it is cheaper
My best travel tip is always have alternate plans if weather does not go as planned
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I’d use it in Kissimmee, FL
(I also liked Raddisson) on fb
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Travel Tip 01: You are never on time for a flight, train, hotel check-in, etc. unless you are prepared to be thirty minutes early.
Personally, I would just like to stay at a location in New England, far enough away from home for a break!
I travel by car, usually, so my tip is to have the car checked out before the trip to eliminate surprises.
the best travel tip is don’t overpack.. and make sure you roll everything.. you get more in your suitcase that way.
I;d love to stay at their Los Angeles, CA location.
One thing I have learned is to take breaks. For example, last time I went to Las Vegas I took a break in the mid-afternoon and went back to the room and took an hour nap. Seems silly but really helped me not over do it and be able to do more with my time because I wasn’t too tired
Carry wipes with you to wipe down the airplane tray, seat and seat arms. Who knows what kind of germs are on those. ;)
Although it’s great to have some sort of plan or itenerary while traveling i recommend that you take a day or a few hours to just simply walk around without a specific destination in mind. That is how you discvover and learn. I always encounter great things when I do that.
I visit Chicago alot and I would love to stay at the Radisson Blu out there. At one point there were ads for it before it opened in the train stations and when I heard it finally was open I hoped I would get a chance to stay there.
Pack things in small bags inside your big bag. for example, pack the socks and other undergarments and jewelry all in a zip lock bag, one for each day.
Rolled clothes take up less room, and tend to be less wrinkly :)
Chicago or Minneapolis would be nice ;)
I like to use the packing cubes to roll tee shirts into or use for electrical cables to go into my carry-on.
My best travel memories are from my trip to spain with my best friend. We backpacked through europe.
Be sure to tip the front desk representative at your hotel.
my best travel tip is to pack light – it’s easier to carry around with you, and you’ll find you don’t need most of those extras anyway
i’d want to stay in the radisson martinique in nyc
When traveling with children, always pack snacks.
You can usually get the best rates by calling a hotel directly instead of doing it online.
I would stay at the one in Pittsburgh when I’m picking my son up from college.
My travel tip is to expect the unexpected!
Use a budget ;) Not as fun, but much less stressful if you know you aren’t going to be paying for it still next year :)
Best tip… DON’T OVERPACK !! LOL ! Do it everytime!
Travel tip….. Before I pack for any trip, I check a weather site to get an idea of what the weather will be so I can try to be prepared!
Pack a tide pen to clean up spills on your clothes
Do that the stain doesn’t set permanently
Check satellite maps of the area you are looking to travel to so that you
Get a sense of the sorroundings and if if looks
Appealing to you
tip-look up ahead of time interesting sights to see on your trip
best travel tip- read the reviews of the hotels and bring your own cooler and snacks-those things add up
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One of my best travel tips is when booking hotel reservations, call the hotel directly (instead of their toll free #) — you can often get better rates that way.
Keep an eye open for hotel points earning deals
my travel tip today is always make sure have single dollar bills for tipping airport, cabs, hotel, etc
Remember to always pack your charger(s) – nothing stinks worse than being on vacation and having a dead camera or cellphone because you forgot to bring the charger for it. Or having to pay a lot to buy one when you get there
Don’t rely too much on travel guides. Ask the locals for recommendations and you’ll have a more authentic experience.
If you are flying, arrive at the airport plenty early to give yourself time to get checked in and arrive at your gate without stressing.
Find online coupons for the local restaurants before you go
Know the airline fees for all extras before booking, so you’re comparing apples to apples.
Always pack a book along (or e-reader)! :)
My best travel tip, is lots of audio cds and snacks!
Don’t take your boots off on the place, they won’t go back on when you land.
Just from experience, my tip would be to pack lightly. I packed so much unnecessary stuff when I travel and didn’t use half of it.
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Take clothes you have worn before and you know fit. DO NOT take new clothes you have never tried. I could very easily turn out very bad!
Travel tip: Remembser that you credit card will usually cover the CDW costs of a car rental. Don’t pay extra.
Travel tip: Be courteous to other passengers! Very very very important
Pack lightly!
Travel tip: Consider a home exchange world wide. You’ll be a local and not a tourist.
Brings lots of toys for the little ones! Coloring books, crayons too. They will need lots to be entertained for a long time.Also, bring your own cooler full of cheap pop, and a bag of snacks. Rest area munchies are so expensive.
I’d love to stay at the hotel in Rockford, IL. I’d go up to see all my family!
Best travel tip: Relax and enjoy your trip! Don’t stress about the small stuff or work back at home :)
I’d stay in Orlando.
Always pack some extra clothes in your carry on in case your checked luggage is lost.
Join all the car rental programs
My best travel tip is to pack an extra pair of shoe laces — you never know when you’ll need them!
Take your favorite scented air fresher- it will remind you of home but the comfort of all the amenties the Radisson has to offer!
My travel tip is you can use frequent flyer miles
To pay for hotels
My travel top is Recheck your hotel rates often
They do change and you can save $ if rate
Decreases
roll not fold in suitcase
Before you go somewhere make sure to call your credit card company and let them know when and where you will be. This can save a lot of trouble. On one long driving trip my card was froze because it showed purchase of gas in 3 states in 2 days (which were legit). Would not be an issue if I told them ahead of time
Remember to pack an umbrella or poncho. You never know when it’s going to rain.
Roll your clothes – don’t fold for the suitcase
I’d like to stay at the Washington DC location
If you are traveling abroad….you should check your medical insurance by calling the insurance company and asking if your policy covers you while on vacation in another country. If not, you can get supplemental insurance.
My tip is to check ahead on places to interest to visit before leaving on your trip
Travel off season to save money
Stay present in the present. It really is about the journey.
Always have moist wipes with you. You never know when they will come in handy for sanitizing something.
Try to travel in the off season to get better prices and avoid the crowds.
Take some comfortable tennis shoes or sneakers; especially if you plan on walking a lot. Believe me – those nice looking shoes will be agony faster than you think!
travel tip: Allow a little extra room in your suitcase, to be able to bring home some things from your travel.
Get Nexus if you are are a frequent visitor to Canada
Make front and back copies of all credit cards, passports, driver license when you are traveling..just in case
Be nice to all the people who work in the travel industry; airline desk personnel, flight attendants, travel agents, marketing people for sweeps wins, etc. You never know when they will go out of their way for you because you were nice to them.
Make a packing check list so that you don’t forget anything.
roll clothes in a suitcase. saves room, easier to locate clothes.
My travel tip is do not forget the passport if you are leaving for going outside the country :P
Be flexible with your travel dates and you could take advantage of lower prices.
Weigh your luggage before leaving home!
Know the 3-1-1 for Airline Carry-On Baggage
3 ounces or smaller for liquid or gel
safely kept inside a (1) one-quart, plastic zip-top bag.
One Bag per traveler placed on security belt.
My travel tip is to get an airlines credit card to rack up more miles!
My best travel tip is to NOT get the extra insurance on rental cars — your car insurance will usually cover you.
My travel tip is to look for coupon codes before booking hotels on travel sites
My travel tip is look in the entertainment book for good car rental coupons.
Keep your cell phone charged
Pack dryer sheets! They work great to remove static from your hair and clothing and make your suitcase smell awesome while taking up virtually no room in your suitcase
With children always make sure there are games to keep them occupied and of course snacks!!
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Collect any of the hotel size toiletries for donation to the Ronald McDonald House in your neighborhood. They are a blessing to parents and families.
Make the list of the things to pack to make sure you don’t forget anything
Research, research, research! The more you know about where you are going, the less $ you’ll spend and the less like a tourist you will be.
Pack clothes that don’t wrinkle easily!
Have back up plans for each day in the event of weather, or crowds or anything unexpected that could pop up.
If you are traveling with 2 or more people split your clothes among all the luggage. That way if a piece of luggage gets lost somebody doesn’t lose ALL of their clothes and stuff
Don’t overpack, we always seem to take way to much
travel tip: Subscribe to Groupon and/or Living Social to get some deals on some getaways.
Always pack early!
This maybe a weird travel tip but carry a roll of toilet paper in your carry on. One thing I hate is going to an airport bathroom and there’s no paper!
use a radar detector when possible.
The internet is so helpful for travellers. You can stop your mail on the USPS website. Visitors bureaus offer sample itineraries for the cities so you can maximize the gotta-see-gotta-do of their locals.
If you exercise, save nearly worn out exercise clothes, socks etc. Toss them in your suitcase at the time when you’d throw them away. Take them on vacation, use them one more time and throw them away there. Saves room in the suitcase for your return trip. Saves burden of sweaty (and for me, nasty clothes that wait a week or more to be laundered).
I’ll go to Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Miami (Kendall), FL
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Join Global Entry and zoom through immigration in the US
If you’re expecting a layover or long wait at the airport and you’re traveling with kids, pack coloring books and crayons.
Get those vaccinations!!!! if you’re traveling to another country that has been listed on government sites as having increased risk for certain serious diseases like malaria (there are pills you can take) and Hepatitis (you can go to your physician and get a series of shots).
Also drink bottled water and brush your teeth with it, make coffee and tea with it.
Also, take with you anti-parasite medication or herbal supplements.
Always better to prevent disease that try to cure or treat afterwards,
My travel tip is to pack lightly!
Check out the hotel’s amenities before you pack. You just may not need to pack your hair dryer or other mutual items.
I would LOVE to stay in the Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino, & Spa, but I would be grateful for a night’s stay in The Smokies as well.
Have a list of things you really want to do, and a list of ‘if there is time’ things. but leave plenty of free time so you come home rested!
My best travel tip is to not drink (or don’t drink too much) alcohol on the plane — it can really mess with your system.
If you forget something, check with the hotel before running to a store. Most housekeeping departments carry toothbrushes, combs, sewing kits, shower caps, and disposable razors that they will give you free of charge.
Mine is DON’T OVERPACK…make sure the items you choose are all necessary!
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Remember to allow yourself enough time to get through TSA at the airport.
Pack snacks and drinks for the car so you’re not constantly stopping to buy food
be sure to pack snacks and games for traveling
While you’re packing, mentally go through the day so you don’t forget any essentials you will need.
Take a bag for each child with new goodies to keep them occupied.
Bring plenty of cash.
If you travel out of country make sure you geet international health insurance.
My travel tip is to check your hotel room for bedbugs immediately. You don’t want to get bit or bring them home.
I’d like to stay at the Radisson Blu Chicago.
My travel tip is make a packing list and save it on your phone so they you can refer to it every time you need to pack without having to rewrite the list each time
My travel tip is check user reviews and facebook for hotels before booking so you have an idea of the type of property you are researching before booking
Carry protein snacks with you all the time….you never know when you’ll want them.
Take one piece of luggage that you can carry-on the plane when flying.
Travel off season for better deals on hotel rooms!
Dress comfortable for actual travel – flying, driving and airport security are even worse when you are unconfortable
Always ask for a free upgrade when you check in. I get them about half the time.
Radisson in Aurba sounds great.
Always go with someone who is fun to travel with. A great time will be guaranteed!
Bring your own bottled water
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Take lightweight clothing that you can wash in the shower and hang dry overnight
My tip is to make sure you have all your medications ready ahead of time.
I would like to stay at the Radisson in Orlando, florida
When traveling, we pack snacks.for the hotel. It is cheaper than having to hit the vending machine.
Make sure you get enough rest the night before you leave! You don’t want to start out tired.
To be organized, I packed my children’s complete outfits in gallon size zip lock bags. They then had to grab one bag out eat day and had a complete outfit ready to go.
My best tip is to do as much research as possible before any trip, knowing about activities and places to dine ahead of time is very helpful
I’d stay at the only Radisson Blu in North America… in Chicago!
Pack half of what you *think* you need!
id have to say my tip is dont over do it and pack more than you are really gonna need
My travel tip is to leave some free time in your itinerary. If you have a day packed too full you will be exhausted and not totally enjoy and appreciate each stop. Plus, it’s nice to have some free time to spontaneously explore!
I always bring a laundry or garbage bag and put my dirty clothes in it in my room and it keeps them separate from clean clothes when return packing
travel tip: Allow enough time in your travels to unwind. After time in Prague and Vienna, we relaxed with a day in Fussen, Germany with no schedule sights to see. It helped us then to absorb more of Munich in the next couple of days.
Invest in shoe bags to keep dirt iff your clothes. Thanks for the giveaway.
Make sure that you know where to get milk at the hotel if you have small children
Make sure you have a comfortable pair of shoes if you are going to be doing a lot of sight seeing. Fashion will mean very little to you if your feet hurt.
Traveling? What ever you do, stay away from the airport!
My best travel tip is to fly AirTran — you can upgrade your coach seat to business class for $50 – $75 (depending on your destination).
If you are on a tight budget stay at hotels where breakfast is included. This can save you money each day.
my tip is to have small stuff in a carry-on sized bag that can keep the kids occupied when they’re bored. a happy 4 year old = happy parents and fellow travelers.
I pack pieces that mix and match to make different outfits so I don’t over pack. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
I would love to stay at the Radisson Resort Orlando-Celebration!
My best travel tip is to pack an emegency bag with meds, bandaids, an extra pair of glasses anti bactrial cream and pepto-bismal
Store necklaces by looping chain through straws to keep them untangled.
Always pack zip-lock bags. They are ideal for packing things tighter, separating wet from dry and managing small items like batteries. I always pack a few bags in a variety of sizes before every trip.
When I travel, I pack all my outfits in a travel roll. Then, when I reach into a suitcase, I just pull out a roll (with top, bottom, underwear, bra and socks) without having to pull everything out and making a mess.
I’d love to stay at the Fisherman’s Wharf.
Bring an outfit of every type, just in case. Also, make sure there are COFFEE MAKERS in your hotel rooms! I stayed at a Hilton once- had to buy $9 coffee every morning!!
Bring first aid kit with you when you travel
check to make you didn’t leave anything after you pack
My best trip I’ve been on was to Japan to visit my brother.
I DONT PACK ALOT OF STUFF IT MAKES IT EASIER TO CARRY YOUR STUFF FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME . IF YO UNEED IT AND DONT HAVE IT JSUT BUY IT THERE
My travel tip is to get ready a day or two before you leave because I always forget things. that I remember them during the next couple of days while I’m home before my trip.
My best travel tip is to never, ever, ever let your husband do the packing. Shockingly, I gave my husband the “benefit of the the doubt” and lets just say it did not go so well. ;) Thankfully, we are still married.
I would greatly appreciate a night away with my husband (I will do the packing!) and a wonderful place close to home is the Raddison at Fisherman’s Warf in San Fransico.
My travel tip is schedule the first flight out in the morning to get your vacation started asap
My travel tip is book refundable rate rooms to allow flexibility in future plans
Always travel with your sister!
Travel tip: Pack things in your shoes. For example, medicine bottles, travel size shampoo..just stuff them in your shoes for more space.
Talk to the locals for recommendations.
My best travel tip is to pack outfits in individual bags so you don’t have to rifle through your bag to find matching outfits.
check out attractions from your hotel brochure
Travel Tip: Global Entry allows holders to breeze through US immigration and Customs!
Best Tip- Take time to enjoy your trip. So many people have so much they want to see and do they don’t just slow down and enjoy the company of the people they are with.
Prepare for emergencies. Don’t forget bandaids, Tylenol, umbrella, and so on…
I’d love to stay at the Radisson Martinique on Broadway in NYC!
my travel tip is to make sure you have a copy of your eye glass subscription in case you lose or break your glasses while traveling.
Travel Tip: Look at reviews before booking hotels and always try to find coupons for attractions you want to do. Often you can find coupons on the attraction’s website or on the turnpike at service plazas. Entertainment.com can save you lots of money!
I like to pack lightly and ahead of time so nothing gets forgotten.
I would stay at the Radisson Portland to be near family.
I would want to stay at the Radisson Hotel Orlando – Lake Buena Vista or Radisson Resort Orlando-Celebration property. My boyfriend & I travel to Orlando often and either of those locations near the parks would be great!
My best travel tip is to put shampoo in plastic bags so they don’t leak all over the place. Thanks for the giveaway!
Make sure to double check your room before you check ou.
I’d like to stay in Orlando!
My best travel tip is to inspect the bed immediately after you enter a hotel room and ensure that there are no bedbugs. They are a nightmare if you take them home with you.
My best tip is to plan, plan, plan, and use lists! I don’t travel often but when I do it’s with my whole family and that can be hectic.
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I would choose the one in Chicago as that’s the closest to me.
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Get a seperate small suitcase for you child to pack his/herself.
It is best to double check the packing. We had each check what one another packed, that really helped. ( my husband caught not going to pack my meds on accident)
Lollipops will quiet a kid down just like that.
I’d like to go to the Radisson Philadelphia Airport.
My tip is to carry snacks you like in your pack so you have them on hand when you need a pick me up
When travelling to tropical areas, get a prescription for Cipro – just in case you get travelers diarrhea…
my best travel tip is to make sure that you pack enough underwear
try to use the same chain every time. not only do some offer rewards but frequent guests are more likely to receive upgrades and discounts – it never hurts to ask
Know the Law. While in a foreign country, you are subject to its laws. So make sure you check any country government sites for information you might need.
If you are traveling state to state in the US, each state’s laws might vary with respect to handgun carry, concealed weapons and so forth.
Always know before you go.
Have games and activities to keep the children entertained while driving in the car.
I make it a point to never check luggage. I always bring carry-on and a second allowable piece like a LARGE purse or a backpack. Never lose or even wait for your luggage
my travel tip today is to always have your name and address inside the suitcase incase your luggage tag gets torn off.
Weigh your luggage in advance so there are no surprises at airport.
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I’d like to stay here: Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Myrtle Beach at Waccamaw, SC
When traveling with kids always pack a brand new activity book (stickers/coloring/etc.) or small toy to bring out when you get held up with an unexpected wait. It keeps little ones from going stir crazy during long waits.
I would love to visit the Radisson in Halifax, Nova Scotia. That part of Canada looks amazing.
When flying, always pack essential items, and a change of clothes in your carry on in case your checked luggage gets lost.
I like to put something very recognizable on my luggage. I have some unusual bright tags and my wife has a multicolored ribbon bow she puts on hers. Then if you have to check luggage or they put it underneath on a small plane you instantly see which one is yours
Make sure to make reservations in advance, many times they are already booked up, if you don’t.
Take a pillowcase or an empty plastic bag so you can stash your dirty laundry. No one likes to mix clean and dirty clothes together.
I’d like to visit the Radisson Hotel Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia. I love visiting Washington, D.C. and it’s been far too long since my last trip.
If you’re flying, look up what you can’t take on the plane!
make sure to take toys/activities for the children to do
Don’t overpack, or you won’t have room for items you may purchase on vacation.
My travel tip is to involve every member of the family when planning a vacation. If everyone gets to pick out a couple of things they would really love to do, you get a much happier trip overall!
My number one travel tip is make sure you bring your electronic chargers!!
My travel tip is DO NOT WAIT TILL THE NIGHT BEFORE to pack! For some reason, this was the way it was always done in my family growing up, and it would always cause so much stress! These days, I write a packing list about 3 days in advance and make sure I’m caught up on laundry and errands in those three days leading up to it (more than 3 days it just waaayyyy too go-getter for me).
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Invest in a strap style luggage scale so you can redistribute among suitcases to avoid overage charges.
My best travel tip is to carry on your luggage whenever possible.
travel tip: If traveling with children, make sure you have some quiet activities and snacks for them.
Pack in a very organized manner. A little time and effort early helps later on!
The Radisson on University Park in Dallas is awesome!
Roll your clothes to fit more in your luggage.
Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel in Scranton, PA
Travel tip: pack a lunch for airline travel to avoid unecessary costs
my best travel tip is to relax and have fun when you travel, it’s for the best!
Make a list about 30 days ahead of travel of all the things you need to do and pack. Update the list as things occur to you. Mark them off as completed. Review list the day of the trip before leaving home. Make a second list of things not to forget in the hotel room (chargers for electronics and bathroom items are the most frequently forgotten!) and review it before check out.
n my best travel tip- rolling Luggage.
Make sure you ICE your phone before you begin (In Case of Emergency contact person).
It’s kind of lame, but my best travel tip is to start making your list early. A few days ahead, or even a week. Then you’ll remember stuff and add it to your list…rather than being on the road/in the sky and realizing you left something behind! jenniferpeaslee at gamil dot com
Make sure your carry-on fits in the airline recommended size specifications (each airline is different so check the website). They have contraptions that you have to put your bag into at the gates and if it doesn’t fit, it gets checked. Slows everything down in the checking in part of flying.
Bring along your laptop to look for discounts and interesting places to go visit.
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Rapid City, SD.
My best travel trip is to give yourself time to unwind from life before leaving on vacation… take an extra day or two off from work and leave a little early from your original travel plans. This always helps us relax and enjoy vacation more!!
I would love to goto Grand Bahama Island, Radisson Grand Lucayan resort in Freeport Bahamas!
Pack light to save on baggage fees
Radisson Plaza Lord Baltimore
i always have water, plastic bags, toilet paper handy when I travel which is not very often in this economy
Pack an empty tote bag in case you shop on vacation.
Use lots of Ziplock bags. I take extras because they are useful for so many things.
My best tip is to save a little money each month to set aside for vacation. It’ll feel like less of a shock to your budget this way.
I would LOVE to stay at the Radisson Blu Ambassador Hotel, Paris Opera !
Pack small bags of new inexpensive treats for kids to open every so often
Radisson Blu Ambassador Hotel, Paris would be a dream come true
Best tip: If you happen to be traveling alone search for groups that specialize in singles travel. This way you can save a few dollars by sharing a room and make new friends to travel with in the future.
I always pack a collapsible bag in my suitcase to carry back the souvenirs I bought while traveling!
My best travel kit is to pack a light carry on bag with basic essentials in case your luggage ets lost.
Make legal copies of your DVDs that you have for your little ones. Copys are cheap and easy to make and you do not scratch or smudge your originals. Throw them in a case and you have can change them as your little one’s mood changes while on a long trip.
Whenever possible, wash your clothes before you return home. Makes getting back into your routine a little easier.
I would love to stay at the Radisson Martinique on Broadway.
Don’t get stressed out while traveling. Try to go with the flow whenever possible.
Think of a way to make your luggage stand out from others so that it can be found easily.
When traveling alone seek out travel comapnies that focus on singles travel/vacation. This way you can save some loot by sharing a room and meet people to travel with in the future/
Travel tip..Don’t pack at the last minute. You may overpack or forget to pack certain things.
I always use the dry cleaning bags in the room, to take wet swim suits home.
My tip is to roll shirts instead of folding them in your suitcase– that way they don’t get wrinkled when you travel!
Bring your own set of cutlery–sometimes you don’t want to use the ones provided by a restaurant or they don’t have any.