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:travel INTERESTING FACT: 37 per cent of us admit to being disorganised packers, with women finding it harder than men - no wonder, as a third of women pack for their husbands, too. TOP Travel Tips • Note the number of bags you can check in. In most cases it is one piece per person. • Know the weight limit for checked luggage so you don't have to pay extra • Gels, creams, pastes and other liquids in your hand luggage must still be in containers of no more than 100ml and placed in a transparent, re-sealable plastic bag no larger than 20cmx20cm. The liquid restriction does not apply air-side, so buy anything you will need in larger quantities once you have gone through security. • Buy the right suitcase. The life of a suitcase is about 10 years, and a good one will come with a guarantee for failure of parts such as zips, wheels and handles. • It is a fallacy that a designer suitcase will secure you an upgrade —but it might attract a thief. •. Size is crucial: too large, and your case won't fit into the boot of a taxi or hired car; too small, and you will be sitting on the lid to close it, which will shorten its life. An expandable 26in (66cm) case is ideal for two weeks. • Seventy per cent of suitcases on any given carousel are black. A coloured luggage strap or piece of ribbon tied to the handle will make your black case easier to identify. • A suitcase is easily parted from its luggage label. Always put a second one, with details of your flight and destination, inside. • If two or more people are travelling, split belongings between checked luggage so if one case goes missing, each of you will still have a change of clothes. • Try not to check in late: even if you make it on to the flight, your luggage might not. Source: www.telegraph.co.uk 100 | www. h e rmagaz i n e . c o. n z FIVE TOURIST SPOTS FOR Film Buffs 1. UNIVERSAL STUDIOS, LOS ANGELES & FLORIDA A theme park crossed with a studio tour, Universal Studios in Hollywood offers thrilling rides alongside real movie sets. 2. HOBBITON, MATAMATA, NEW ZEALAND The majority of the hobbit holes at this working sheep and beef farm were destroyed after The Lord of the Rings wrapped filming, but nerds the world over rejoiced when Peter Jackson returned to film The Hobbit trilogy, and reconstructed Bag End and the rest of the village from permanent materials. 3. WARNER BROS STUDIO, LONDON - THE MAKING OF HARRY POTTER Go behind the scenes at the studio that brought the Harry Potter films to life on a walking tour that allows you to explore various sets including Hogwarts Great Hall, Dumbledore's office, Diagon Alley, and the Weasley's Kitchen. 4. CINECITTA, ROME Co-founded in 1937 by Benito Mussolini, this Italian film studio survived bombings in WWII and went on to become the location for movies such as Ben Hur and was closely associated with iconic filmmaker Federico Fellini. 5. NEW YORK The city that never sleeps has been the location for countless films including Ghostbusters, Crocodile Dundee, Breakfast at Tiffany's, When Harry Met Sally and Spider-Man, just to name a few. Spots like the Plaza Hotel, Empire State Building and Central Park feature often. Source: www.nzherald.co.nz INTERESTING FACT: Airlines mislaid 42.4 million suitcases last year, reason enough never to put anything you would hate to lose in your checked luggage. Take heart: 85 per cent of all lost luggage is found within 48 hours.