3-1-1 Rule

Be sure that you familiarize yourself with TSA rules to avoid complications when going through airport security. You need to know about the 3-1-1 rule for liquids in carry-on luggage—3.4 ounces or less per container, all in 1 Zip-lock quart-sized bag, and 1 Zip-lock bag per traveler. Here's a link that gives you more information:

3-1-1 Rule

This applies to carry-on luggage only. If you have larger containers for items such as shampoo or lotion, you can just put those in your checked bag. But one thing the 3-1-1 rule has done—it has lightened the carry-on luggage! Ask yourself whether you really need that big bottle of shampoo! Take only what you need for the 10 or so days of the trip. Remember, you have to carry that luggage in and out of hotels and on and off of buses. Less is better!

Government rules and regulations for airport security can change often, so I'll continue to check for updates and keep you posted of any changes. One good thing about group travel is that we get to move through lines together, and that sometimes makes the processing simpler and less time-consuming.