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11. Totes awesome Many stores sell earth-friendly bags for grocery shopping, but they can also be used as carry-ons or packed empty in suitcases and then filled with any goodies you bring home from your trip. Besides being handy, the bags also remind others about reducing, reusing, and recycling. Cindy Swanson, Beaverton, Ore.

12. Photographic proof If you sign up for Disney's PhotoPass card, which gives you access to the shots the park photographers take of you and your family, make sure to snap a picture of the code on the back. We lost our card on our third day, but because we had taken a picture of the code, the park was able to transfer our info to a new card right away. Stella Brewer, New York, N.Y.

Easy listening (Illustration by Jon Cannell)

13. Soap start I like to carry soap when I travel, but bar soaps can get messy. Instead, I bring the single-use soap tablets from Soapies (available at rei.com). They're handy when you're in a restroom that doesn't have any soap. Daniel Garrido, Miami, Fla.

14. Upload for the road You can upload all the contacts and calendar information from your Outlook program onto most iPod models. This is particularly helpful if you store the confirmation numbers for your air, hotel, and car-rental reservations in Outlook. Mary Anne Evans, Liberty Lake, Wash.

15. Bonus coupons Costco gives out brochures for its travel packages, and there are often coupons inside for car rentals at companies such as Budget, Avis, and Alamo. We've noticed that Budget will give you the Costco discount rate in addition to the coupon savings. Gloria Hasler, Palmdale, Calif.

16. Learning to share There are lots of time-share resorts in the Orlando area, and you don't have to be a member to stay in them. They usually cost less than a hotel, have larger rooms, and are in complexes with game rooms, fitness centers, and convenience stores. Look for listings on redweek.com, where time-share owners list the weeks they want to sell, or on travelocity.com. Bethany Edmunds, Selinsgrove, Pa.

17. Quick on the draw Ever have trouble getting your ID out of your wallet quickly when you go through airport security? Fold a piece of tape over the top edge of the ID to make a tab, and you'll be able to pull it out in a snap. Isabel Acosta, Schaumburg, Ill.

18. All together now After I left my iPod charger in Paris, my rechargeable camera battery in Colorado, and my computer cord in Williamsburg, Va., I decided it's worth the space to pack a power strip. Now I can recharge all my electronic equipment together, so I only have to remember one thing when I leave my hotel. Even better, when I travel internationally, I don't need a bunch of adapters. Sharon Arnn Bryant, Batesville, Va.

19. Decked out Before you book a river cruise, find out if the top deck will be open during the whole trip. There were several times during our cruise from Nuremberg to Amsterdam when the top deck was closed so the boat could fit under low bridges. Other than a small area on a lower deck with only one bench, there was no outdoor space for us to view scenery or get fresh air. Donna McLay, Winter Springs, Fla.

20. The good bookstore As a pastor, I'm often asked how to find the best place of worship while on a trip. I always recommend seeking out the local religious bookstore. Since the store likely supplies books to area churches, the staff will know which parishes are the most active and will understand the variations within certain traditions. David Goodman, Northbrook, Ill.