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A little about Playa Zipolite, The Beach of the Dead . . .

Playa Zipolite, Oaxaca, Southern Mexico, on the Pacific Ocean. A little bit about my favorite little get-away on this small world of ours.

Zipolite, a sweaty 30-minute walk west from Puerto Angel, brings you to Playa Zipolite and another world. The feeling here is 1970's - Led Zep, Marley, and scruffy gringos.

A long, long time ago, Zipolite beach was usually visited by the Zapotecans...who made it a magical place. They came to visit Zipolite to meditate, or just to rest.

Recently, this beach has begun to receive day-trippers from Puerto Angel and Puerto Escondido, giving it a more TOURISTY feel than before.

Most people come here for the novelty of the nude beach, yoga, turtles, seafood, surf, meditation, vegetarians, discos, party, to get burnt by the sun, or to see how long they can stretch their skinny budget.

I post WWW Oaxaca, Mexico, Zipolite and areas nearby information. Also general budget, backpacker, surfer, off the beaten path, Mexico and beyond, information.

REMEMBER: Everyone is welcome at Zipolite.

ivan

Sunday, March 2, 2014

10 Ways to Get to Your Gate Faster Posted by Caroline Morse on Thursday, February 27, 2014



10 Ways to Get to Your Gate Faster

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10 Ways to Get to Your Gate Faster

Posted by Caroline Morse on Thursday, February 27, 2014

(Photo: Airport Sign via Shutterstock)
Whether you're making a tight connection or you just left your house a 
little late, you'll zip to the gate without getting lost, hung up at security, 
or delayed by other people if you follow these 10 tips.

(Photo: Grant Wickes via flickr/CC Attribution)
Apply for TSA PreCheck
With the TSA PreCheck program, you'll get to use a special screening lane 
with fewer people in it. Plus, you'll get to keep on your shoes, light outerwear, 
and belt, and also leave your liquids and laptop in your carry-on. You pay $85 
for these privileges, though (good for a five-year membership in the program).

(Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty)
Prepare for Airport Security
If you don't want to turn over your personal information and $85 to the TSA 
for PreCheck, being prepared can help you get through the regular security
line faster. Make sure your liquids follow the 3-1-1 rule and your plastic bag 
is easily accessible in your carry-on. Forgetting to take out your liquids can 
trigger a luggage search, which will significantly slow you down. Also, wear 
slip-on shoes to get through the scanners faster, and be sure to use a 
TSA-approved laptop case so you don't have to take your computer out of your bag.

(Photo: Payton Chung via flickr/CC Attribution)
Upload Your Boarding Pass to Your Phone
Have a smartphone? Then you don't need to mess with paper tickets! Many airlines 
give you the option to download an electronic boarding pass to your smartphone, 
meaning you don't have to waste time printing your own ticket (at home or at the 
in-airport kiosk). It's easy to do, but just make sure that your phone is charged 
enough to get you to the gate.

(Photo: GateGuru)
Download an Airport-Map App
Airports can be confusing, and it can be hard to find the maps posted throughout 
the terminals—not to mention that these maps are often tough to read. Before you 
fly, download maps of the airports you'll be traveling through, and you'll be able to
plan the best way to get to your gate at a glance, plus see what's around it. That 
way, you won't trek all the way to your gate only to realize that you walked past 
the only good food options 15 minutes ago. We love GateGuru, which has great 
airport maps that show everything from gate locations to restaurants and amenities.

Don't Check a Bag
Nothing's a bigger waste of time at the airport than checking a bag (especially 
if you have to transfer in a new country and must collect and recheck your suitcase 
yourself). Save some time by going carry-on only.

(PhotoTraveler with Wheeled Carry-on Bag via Shutterstock)
Invest in a Quality Carry-on Suitcase
Upgrading to a well-made carry-on suitcase can help you speed to your gate faster. 
Go for one with smooth wheels that won't trip you up as you zigzag through crowds 
on your way from checkpoint to departure. We like these bags from LipaultBriggs 
& Riley, and Biaggi.

(Photo: Anne Banas)
Pack Your Own Snacks
Bring your own snacks—you'll save time, money, and calories. Here are 
10 easy recipes for tasty treats you can make yourself and easily transport to 
the airport. Also bring an empty water bottle to fill up post-security—there's never 
a line for the water fountain.

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Get a Seat at the Front of the Plane
If you've got a tight connection, get to your next gate quickly by selecting a seat 
at the front of the plane. You'll be one of the first off the flight, rather than 
having to wait for 20 rows to get up, collect their belongings, and haul their 
bags out of the overhead compartments.

(Photo: Passport on Keyboard via Shutterstock)
Check in Online
One of the biggest time wasters at the airport is waiting in line to check in in person. 
Skip all the hassle by checking in online before you leave. Even if you're on the road 
and don't have access to a printer, you can check in online and print out your 
boarding pass at the airport self-help kiosk, where the line is usually much shorter 
than at the check-in counter. You can still do this even if you're checking a bag, but 
you'll usually have to wait in a bag-drop line afterward.

(Photo: TripIt)
Download Travel-Alert Apps
Don't get caught off guard by a last-minute gate change—download an app 
like TripIt Pro, which will text or email you if your flight is moved. Better to 
find out that you're now at Gate 1 before you trudge all the way down to Gate 20!

TSA: Traveling with Special Items Traveler Information

http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/traveling-special-items

Traveling with Special Items


Traveler Information

Here are some helpful guidelines for transporting special items from the security perspective. Please note that airlines and other countries may have additional rules and restrictions on these and other items. You should check with your airline for more information. If you are traveling internationally, also check with the authorities in the country you plan to visit.
Also, if you are transporting particularly large items please verify your airline's policies on these items before you arrive at the airport. These standards differ from one airline to another and it is the responsibility of the airline to restrict items due to size limitations.
Click the links to the right for helpful tips for traveling with special items.
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TSA Traveler Information Links . . .






Traveler Information:

TSA: 3-1-1 for Carry-ons rule

3-1-1 for Carry-ons


When processing through a screening checkpoint, each traveler is allowed one bag in order to limit the total volume of liquids, aerosols and gels. Consolidating products into one bag and X-raying them separately from the carry-on bag enables security officers to quickly clear all items.
3-1-1 for carry-ons = 3.4 ounce (100ml) bottle or less (by volume); 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag; 1 bag per passenger placed in screening bin. One-quart bag per person limits the total liquid volume each traveler can bring. 3.4 ounce (100ml) container size is a security measure.
Be prepared. Each time TSA searches a carry-on it slows down the line. Practicing 3-1-1 will ensure a faster and easier checkpoint experience.
3-1-1 is for short trips. If in doubt, consider putting your liquids in checked luggage.
Declare larger liquids. Medications, baby formula and food, and breast milk are allowed in reasonable quantities exceeding three ounces and are not required to be in the zip-top bag. Declare these items for inspection at the checkpoint. Officers may need to open these items to conduct additional screening.

Inbound international changes

Beginning January 31, 2014, passengers traveling internationally into the United States with a connecting flight will be permitted to carry liquids in excess of 100 mL in their carry-on baggage, provided they were purchased in duty-free shops and placed in secure, tamper-evident bags (STEBs).
Technological advances may allow passengers to keep these liquids in their carry-on baggage, provided they are presented in a STEB and are able to be screened and cleared by Transportation Security Officers at the checkpoint.
Liquids that cannot be screened and cleared will not be allowed to remain in a passenger’s carry-on baggage. Passengers may elect to place these items into checked baggage, if available, or forfeit them prior to entering the secure area of the airport. This may include liquids in opaque, ceramic, or metallic bottles, or other containers that cannot be effectively scanned.
Latest revision: 27 January 2014