--- title: Travel blog | Travel Tips (2) description: Travel Tips | Check out YMT Vacation's Travel blog for tips and ideas for your next vacation! 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But an international trip also involves planning – and an important part of planning should include researching travel etiquette in Europe. As etiquette rules in different countries vary, you’ll want to brush up on the current norms in the country (or countries) you’ll be visiting. Get familiar with the travel etiquette tips below as you prepare for your upcoming trip to Europe and you may find yourself blending in with the locals! --- [Read More](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/european-etiquette) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/european-etiquette#comments-listing) Topics: [Europe](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/topic/europe), [Travel Tips](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/topic/travel-tips) ## [Tips for a Stress-Free Airport Experience](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/airport-tips) [![](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/hubfs/Group%20of%20women%20happy%20at%20airport.png)](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/airport-tips) Planning your next vacation and deciding where to go is an exciting endeavor. The anticipation builds as your getaway draws near, but sometimes the thought of navigating the airport can be stressful. With some preparation and our list of tips for airport travel, you can enjoy a stress-free airport experience as you embark on your next vacation. --- [Read More](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/airport-tips) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/airport-tips#comments-listing) Topics: [Travel Tips](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/topic/travel-tips) ## [How to Avoid Jet Lag on Your Next Flight](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/avoid-jet-lag) [![](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/hubfs/600x400-Airplane.jpg)](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/avoid-jet-lag) We all wish we could avoid jet lag, the annoying side effect of long flights. Your internal clock, or circadian rhythm, is thrown off. So, for a few days, your sleep/wake cycle remains out of sync with the time zone you’ve flown into. Jet lag can make you wake up at 2 AM, want to go to bed 4 PM, and just not feel your best for the start of your vacation. Thankfully, there are ways you can minimize the severity and length of jet lag. Smart choices before, during, and after you fly give you more time to enjoy your vacation without being bogged down by the frustrating symptoms of jet lag. --- [Read More](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/avoid-jet-lag) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/avoid-jet-lag#comments-listing) Topics: [Travel Tips](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/topic/travel-tips), [International Travel](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/topic/international-travel) ## [Set Sail With YMT: 2022 Cruising Update](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/2022-cruising-update) [![](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/hubfs/600x400-NOCR-NCL%20Breakaway.jpg)](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/2022-cruising-update) *Photo Credit: Daniel Hernandez* Cruise lovers have been dreaming of returning to sea, including YMT Tour Director Daniel Hernandez. Daniel is an avid cruiser who has led countless cruise tours over the course of his career. He was as enthusiastic as our guests to board Norwegian Cruise Line’s [Norwegian Breakaway](https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/breakaway) for a 7-day Caribbean Cruise—his first cruise in two years. Daniel’s experience leading our [New Orleans & Western Caribbean Cruise](https://www.ymtvacations.com/tour/new-orleans-western-caribbean-cruise) left him happy and enthusiastic for what’s to come. He observed a few changes and new protocols, but the fun of cruising is back and better than ever. Are you curious what cruising is like now? Read about Daniel’s experience, and what you can expect on a cruise in 2022! --- [Read More](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/2022-cruising-update) 3 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/2022-cruising-update#comments-listing) Topics: [Travel Tips](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/topic/travel-tips), [Guest Stories](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/topic/guest-stories) ## [How To Do Laundry While On Vacation](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/vacation-laundry) [![](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/hubfs/Ymt-Vacations-Washing-Clothes-in-hotel-sink-SS_161858027.jpg)](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/vacation-laundry) One of the biggest concerns our guests have before they embark on a YMT vacation is how they are going to do laundry while on their trip. Do hotels have laundry service? Is there laundry service on cruise ships? Will there be time to clean their clothes? Will there be facilities? What will it cost? Based on these common questions, we’ve compiled a list of the best ways to wash clothes when traveling. Our suggestions vary by type of trip, cost, effectiveness, and convenience. --- [Read More](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/vacation-laundry) 5 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/vacation-laundry#comments-listing) Topics: [Travel Tips](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/topic/travel-tips) ## [Guide to TSA Precheck](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/guide-to-tsa-precheck) [![](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/hubfs/021522_Blog-image_0117_Airport-People-in-line.jpg)](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/guide-to-tsa-precheck) TSA PreCheck streamlines the airport security process, providing you a dedicated line at airport security (that typically moves faster), making it a more convenient experience. If you’ve been considering filling out a TSA PreCheck application, below is your guide to everything you need to know about the program and process. --- [Read More](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/guide-to-tsa-precheck) 4 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/guide-to-tsa-precheck#comments-listing) Topics: [Travel Tips](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/topic/travel-tips), [Airlines](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/topic/airlines) ## [Tips To Determine How Much To Pack For Your Trip](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/long-term-travel-packing-tips) [![](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/hubfs/082718_packing_tips_600x400.jpg)](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/long-term-travel-packing-tips) What to pack for vacation varies based on multiple factors. For instance, items you pack for your summer vacation in July will differ for a winter getaway in December. Deciding how much to pack for a trip comes down to your destination, the length of your trip, the weather, and the types of excursions you'll be taking. --- [Read More](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/long-term-travel-packing-tips) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/long-term-travel-packing-tips#comments-listing) Topics: [Travel Tips](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/topic/travel-tips), [Airlines](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/topic/airlines) ## [How to Pack Clothing So It Stays Wrinkle-Free](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/pack-suitcase-without-wrinkles) [![](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/hubfs/04_Blog_Images/ymt-blog-how-to-pack-clothing-so-it-stays-wrinkle-free-rolling-clothes.jpg)](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/pack-suitcase-without-wrinkles) --- Few things are as frustrating as unpacking your suitcase to find a wrinkled set of clothes. The friction created in such a tight space causes these wrinkles, meaning your wardrobe and your suitcase aren’t always the best combination. --- [Read More](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/pack-suitcase-without-wrinkles) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/pack-suitcase-without-wrinkles#comments-listing) Topics: [Planning a Vacation](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/topic/planning-a-vacation), [Travel Tips](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/topic/travel-tips) ## [What are the Current Airline Mask Requirements?](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/airline-mask-requirements) [![](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/hubfs/Couple-Airport-Wearing%20Masks.jpg)](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/airline-mask-requirements) Travelers taking to the skies during the COVID-19 pandemic should be aware of current mask mandates. The [TSA](https://www.tsa.gov/news/press/releases/2021/08/20/tsa-extends-face-mask-requirement-through-march-18-2022) and [CDC](https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/masks/mask-travel-guidance.html) are in charge of the rules and regulations for airports, airlines, and passengers. Their basic rule is that all travelers over the age of 2, regardless of vaccination status, must wear a mask when in an airport or on a plane. [These regulations were recently extended to April 18, 2022](https://www.npr.org/2022/03/10/1085739883/mask-mandate-planes-trains-ferries-tsa-cdc). Here are a few more specifics you might like to know. --- [Read More](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/airline-mask-requirements) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/airline-mask-requirements#comments-listing) Topics: [Travel Tips](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/topic/travel-tips), [Airlines](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/topic/airlines) ## [How to Choose Where to Go On Your Next Vacation](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/how-to-choose-your-next-vacation) [![](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/hubfs/People%20looking%20at%20map%20and%20pointing%20our%20destinations.jpg)](https://blog.ymtvacations.com/how-to-choose-your-next-vacation) Having trouble deciding where to go on your next vacation? 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