1. Arrive at the airport early. For international travel you should arrive at the airport at least two hours prior to your flight's departure. For domestic travel with checked baggage arrive at least one and a half hours (90 minutes) prior to departure. For domestic travel with carry-on only, arrive at least one hour prior to departure.

2. At most airports a boarding pass is required to get through security. Your boarding pass can be obtained at curbside check-in, at the airline ticket counters or at the automated machine. Automated machines require a credit card for identification purposes only. International passengers must go to a ticket counter to obtain a boarding pass.

3. Do not put film in checked bags.

4. Do not put locks on checked bags.

5. Always reconfirm flights to be sure there were no changes.

6. If you buy a one-way ticket or last minute tickets and pay by check, you will most likely be checked at security.

7. Always remember "without a travel agent, you're on your own."

8. Always put travel documents, passports, and extra cash in your room safe or hotel safety deposit box, it's worth the small fee.

9. BEWARE of timeshare salespeople at resorts.