[KathieK]

I just remembered the tip that I just learned that I like so much... bring a ziplock baggie with you - slip your jewlery, hair barrettes, wallet, coins, lifesavers, gum, whatever stuff you have in your pockets, into that and then as you approach the security checkpoint, you can easily slip off your shoes and place them into the plastic bin they give you, along with your baggie of stuff. It decreases the chance that you will set off the detectors, and is easy to grab on the other side of the xray machine. Your fellow passengers will also appreciate your not holding up the line fumbling to empty your pockets. (Your purse can go through the xray machine without being emptied). Keep the baggie for the return flight. It's handy to travel with one anyway, in case you have a wet bathing suit or something to pack for the flight home. I also put my shampoo, etc. in one so they don't leak out into my suitcase. And I put my name, home address and location where I am staying on a piece of paper on the top of my stuff inside my suitcase, just in case it goes astray.