Our Favorite Luxury Travel Tips from the Experts

Whether you’re jet-setting to the French Riviera for a vacation or headed to your next major conference, travel can be a stressful experience.

It doesn’t have to be.

We scoured the net for the best luxury travel tips from our favorite travel bloggers, fashionistas, and CEOs. Armed with these tips, you’re one step closer to becoming a savvy (and stylish) traveler.

Packing Tips

Buy and Pack Outfits, Not Separates

Keep outfits in mind when purchasing and packing your travel wardrobe. Lay out your clothes in different combinations, and make sure each item can be used in at least two different outfits. The less you pack, the more room you have for shopping purchases in your luggage. – Travel Gal Boutique

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Minimize Liquids

If you’re trying to pack light, minimize liquids. They are heavy, bulky, and prone to leakage on planes. Most of what you need can be purchased at your destination. For essentials like foundation, perfume or face cleanser, opt for solid versions. – Doug Dyment

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Download Guidebooks to Your Smartphone

Download travel guides to your smartphone using the Kindle app. It saves space and weight in your luggage, and you won’t look like every other tourist carrying around the same guidebook. – Go Travel Zing

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Flight and Hotel Tips

Book Your Flight on a Tuesday Afternoon

A study by Farecompare found that Tuesday afternoons are the best time to buy airline tickets, since this is when carriers release their discounted tickets. You should be able to find the best deals on business class flights this way. -The Luxury Travel Expert

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Stay in a Boutique Hotel

Boutique properties are smaller, but offer designer accommodation for much less than big chain hotels. They may lack certain extras like an in-house restaurant, but that won’t matter if you’re staying in a big city. – Debbie Hunter

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Travel Health & Safety Tips

Avoid Jet-lag by Staying Awake

If you’re traveling to another timezone, curb jet-lag by staying awake until bedtime. Avoid the urge to go out, and get a good night’s sleep. You’ll feel refreshed in the morning, and your body will spend less time adjusting. -LiveShare Travel

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Store Your Valuables in Your Room Safe

A savvy traveler knows never to carry valuables like their passport on them. The best place to store your passport is in your in-room safe. If that isn’t an option, the next best place is the hotel safe. -Traveling Panties