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Mastering Your Luggage: Tips for a Smooth Journey

Get ready for your trip by packing smart! We have some friendly suggestions to help you decide what to bring in your suitcase and choose the ideal type of luggage for your journey.

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Packing like a pro: a quick guide

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Essential packing: checklist for your trip

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Fly easy: tips for smooth air travel

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Packing like a pro: a quick guide

  • Essential Travel Essentials: Keep your passport and airline ticket close at hand, and it's always a good idea to have a photocopy of your passport with you.

  • Pack Light, Pack Right: Don't stress about overpacking. Stick to comfortable and versatile clothing that you can easily layer for changing weather conditions. For example, daytime hours may be warm, but the evenings can be chilly depending on the time of year.

  • Modest Attire for Holy Sites: Remember to dress modestly when visiting holy sites. Ensure your shoulders and knees must be covered for both men and women and men must cover their heads. On days that we visit these sites, we will let you know ahead of time to dress accordingly. Women might bring a long skirt to wear over shorts and use a scarf to cover the shoulders and remove once we leave the site.

  • Medications in Carry-On: Don't forget to pack your medications in your carry-on bag, preferably in their original, labeled containers. If you use a pillbox, take a photo of your pills with the bottle. This way, you can provide proof, if necessary, that the pills are either prescribed medication or simply vitamins.

  • Emergency Clothing in Carry-On: Be prepared for any luggage delays by packing a spare set of clothes in your carry-on. If you're traveling with a partner, consider sharing clothes between your suitcases.

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Feel free to personalize these suggestions based on your preferences!
 

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Essential packing: checklist for your trip

To make packing and preparing for your trip easier, we've put together a sample packing list to help you stay organized:


Carry-On Bag:

  • Passport

  • E-ticket

  • Credit card, bank card, and cash

  • Insurance papers

  • Charge cords for phone, camera, laptop, etc.

  • Books, magazines, or your Kindle

  • Prescription medications

  • Emergency set of clothes

  • Face mask (just in case)

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Checked Luggage:

  • Assorted comfortable clothes (socks, shoes, underwear, pajamas, earplugs, shaver, cosmetics, toothbrush & paste, deodorant, brush, comb, shampoo, conditioner, lotion)

  • Sweater, jacket, or coat

  • Long pants or long shorts for holy sites

  • Raincoat and/or umbrella

  • Bathing suit and cover-up (especially if you plan to get baptized in the Jordan River)

  • Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a sun hat (hats are necessary for men at holy sites)

  • Walking shoes (comfortable sneakers or hiking boots)

  • Water canteen, bottle carrier, or thermos

  • Personal first aid items (pain relief, anti-diarrhea medication, eye drops, sleep aids, antibiotic cream, elastic bandage, regularly taken medicines)

  • Extra glasses or contact lenses

  • Camera (with memory cards and batteries)

  • Handy wipes and/or hand gel

  • Laundry detergent (for washing clothes in the sink)

  • Small Bible, notebook, pen, and highlighter

  • Travel alarm or phone alarm

  • Electrical converter/adapter

  • Money belt or passport holder


DO NOT BRING:

  • Any kind of knife (illegal to carry in Israel)

  • CBD component with THC levels higher than 0.2%

  • Expensive jewelry (to avoid attracting unnecessary attention)


For a more comprehensive list, please consult the government website: https://www.gov.il/en/departments/guides/guide-tourist-customs?chapterIndex=9.

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Fly easy: tips for smooth air travel

Checked Baggage:

  • Most US airlines allow one free checked bag.

  • The bag must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + depth) and should weigh no more than 50 pounds.

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Carry-On Baggage:

  • Your carry-on luggage should not exceed 45 inches (9" x 14" x 22") in size.

  • The weight limit for carry-on bags, including personal items such as a purse, camera bag, or laptop, is typically 40 pounds.

  • Make sure to include the wheels and handles when measuring the dimensions.

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Personal Item:

  • You are allowed to bring one personal item, such as a purse, camera bag, or laptop.

  • Ensure that the personal item can fit under the seat in front of you.

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Liquid Restrictions:

  • Liquids, aerosols, gels, creams, and pastes in your carry-on bag must be in containers of 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less.

  • Place these items in a quart-sized bag separate from your carry-on baggage to facilitate the screening process.

  • Items larger than 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters should be packed in your checked baggage.

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*PLEASE CHECK YOUR AIRLINE’S BAGGAGE REGULATION PRIOR TO YOUR FLIGHT.  Some of these regulations may differ between airlines.  (Especially El Al)

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