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The smallest post office

In 1953 a building, that once was a tool shed, was converted into the post office after a fire destroyed the original Ochopee Post Office located in the Gaunt Company Store. The structure served as both the post office and the Trailways Bus Stop. Two local residents, Mr. Cail and Mr. Sidney Brown built shelves and cubby holes to hold the mail. Later that year, the Tamiami Trail was widened, the building was moved back on a wheel barrow to its current location.

The post office at Ochopee, Florida, the nation’s smallest, is a tiny place for its clerk. But it is said to be the coolest job in the world. There is a phone, a computer, an air conditioner, a fluorescent tube for light, and a pair of tiny sliding screen doors to keep out the SmallestPostOffice-2giant horseflies. Everything that one needs is obviously within
reach. The job is quiet, as you might expect, although it is a regular stop on the south Florida tourist circuit. Tourists from all over the world stop by to get something postmarked, so there is a stack of Ochopee Post Office post cards on the counter, pre-stamped both domestic and international, for when the tour buses pull up.

Ochopee, which sits on the edge of the Everglades, and which reportedly has a population of 11, has been happy with it ever since.

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Keep it save!

  1. Never put anything you would hate to lose in your checked baggage.

  2. A suitcase is easily parted from its luggage label. Always put a second one, with details of your flight and destination, inside.

  3. 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.
  4. Try not to check in late: even if you make it on to the flight, your baggage might not.
  5. Always lock your checked bags: an unlocked suitcase could invalidate your insurance.
  6. If you are travelling to America, you must use cases fitted with TSA-approved locks (those that the Transportation Security Administration has the tools to open) or a TSA-approved padlock or baggage strap. For further details, tsa.gov.


  1. You may be able to locate lost luggage more quickly by using a tracking service. Tag’n’Traq, operated by CallUma, supplies laminate tags with unique tracking numbers and a 24-hour contact number. The service costs 4.95 a year; calluma.com.
  2. Rebound Tag is a microchipped baggage tag that allows you to see where your luggage is in case of loss. More information at reboundtag.com
  3. You are far less likely to lose your luggage if you use a collection and delivery service such as First Luggage (firstluggage.com; from about 85.00). It sends everything via FedEx and tracks it.
  4. Put a “Find-it” tracking device in your case – although as it costs 2,175.00 (from spycatcheronline.co.uk), it would probably be cheaper to replace the lost case and its contents.
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Exercises while in the air

Exercises while in the air

Sitting still for a long time can become uncomfortable – even on the newest aircrafts. However, there are some simple exercises you can do to stop your muscles from becoming stiff during long-haul flights and they don’t even make you look silly. Simple exercises, every hour during a flight, help to keep your blood flowing and reduce your risk of developing clots. All these exercises can be performed while seated but when your seat does not allow you to exercise, then try to stand up periodically to walk up and down the aisle and use your legs (as you’re waiting for the restrooms to become available, for example), so you do not need to feel limited by the space. It is also a good idea to practice these exercises in the airport as well. Doing this is a good way to stretch sore and tired muscles.

1. The revolver
Lift both of your feet off the floor and rotate them in circles – five times clockwise and five times anti-clockwise.

1. TheRevolver

2. The cuddle
Hold your left shoulder with your right hand and your right elbow with you left hand. Read that sentence again until it makes sense. Hold for 15 seconds then do the other arm. Repeat twice.

3. The ballerina
Keep your heels on the floor and point your toes up as far as you can. Then keep your toes on the floor and raise your heels. Repeat five times.

3. TheBallerina

4. The shrug
Keep your arms still and roll your shoulders forwards five times. Then backwards, five times.

5. The knees up
This knees up is nothing to do with partying – though our crew will be happy to get you a drink! Lean forwards slightly, clasp both hands around your knee and lift it to your chest. Hold for 15 seconds, then do the other leg. Repeat twice.

5. TheKneesUp

6. The ‘Where’s my pen?’
Keep both feet on the floor, hold in your stomach and slowly move your hands down your legs towards your ankles. Hold the stretch for 15 seconds and slowly sit back up.

7. The inquirer
Lower your right ear to your right shoulder – like you’re really considering something – then roll your head around to your other shoulder. Hold each position for five seconds and repeat 10 times.

7. TheInquirer

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Baggage restrictions of the airlines

Before you book your flight be sure you take notice of the baggage restrictions of the airlines you travel with.
1. Note the number of bags you can check in. In most cases it is one or two pieces per person.
2. Some airlines charge for checked baggage but you can cut costs by paying online rather than at the airport.
3. The weight limit for checked luggage in economy varies from airline to airline but is usually about 20-25kg (44-55lb). Exceed the limit, and you will have to pay extra.
4. Save precious pounds by taking an extra light suitcase.


5. If you suspect your baggage might tip over the limit on your return, weigh it before you get to the airport with a hand-held digital scalar.


6. You can again take more than one item of hand luggage through security for example British airports, but size restrictions remain: no larger than 56cm x 45cm x 25cm.
7. 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 20cm x 20cm.
8. The liquid restriction does not apply air-side, so buy anything you will need in larger quantities once you have gone through security.
9. Send your luggage ahead with a company like Carrymyluggage (carrymyluggage.com). It is not cheap but at least you won’t have to mess about with plastic bags or weighing your suitcase.
10. Some of the upmarket hotel groups offer a similar service. The service collects your case from your house, delivers it to your hotel, and will even unpack for you, too.

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Tips for you to buy the right case!

To travel in and out the country you mostly bring your suitcase with you, here we have some tips for you to buy the right case!

  1. A good brand suitcase will come with a guarantee for failure, think about parts such as zips, wheels and handles.

Good brands are:

    1. As with everything else, you get what you pay for. Expensive brands have better-quality components. Unfortunately, this doesn’t mean they can not get lost in transit.
    2. This expensieve suitcase will also attract thieves, so be sure you don’t spend too much money on it.
    3. Think about the size you need, don’t buy one too big, or to small. The best one is an expandable 26inch/66cm this, in general, is ideal for two weeks.
    4. What about some wheels? Just two or four? Four wheels make it easier to manoeuvre around but also be aware that you always must be able to lift your stuffed case up at any moment. So don’t pack it to heavy!
    5. Samsonite’s Spinners take wheel technology a step further: not only do cases have double wheels at each corner, but, like an F1 car, the wheels at the back are larger than those at the front and there is a handbrake.


  1. Every traveling person is allowed to take a carry-on onto the plane. So your kids can take their own carry-on on board. Take a look a those cute suitcases for the little ones.


 

    1. Handles should be long enough to tow comfortably and preferably pop-up rather than pull-up.
    2. Hard- or soft-sided? A hard shell can add 10lb in dead weight but does offer contents more protection from damage, thieves and sudden downpours. But a soft-sided case will look smarter for longer and is less unwieldy when storage space is limited.
    3. A coloured luggage strap or a piece of fabric tied to the handle will make your suitcase easier to spot on the carousel, since most of the cases are black.


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It was voting time again!

It was voting time again and Orlando and three other cities in Florida have been named in the top-25, as best destinations to travel to within The USA. New York City was named as the #1 best city.

#3 Orlando

#11 Miami Beach

#23 Fort Lauderdale

#25 St. Augustine

#3 Orlando features 7 of the 10 most visited theme parks in North America (5 of the top 10 in the world), as well as the 4 most visited water parks in the U.S. The Walt Disney World is the area’s largest attraction with its many facets such as the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Typhoon Lagoon, Blizzard Beach, and Downtown Disney.

SeaWorld Orlando is a large park that features numerous zoological displays and marine animals alongside an amusement park with roller coasters and water park. It also comprises more than one park, alongside Aquatica and Discovery Cove.

Universal Orlando, like Walt Disney World, comprises Universal Studios Florida, Universal CityWalk, and Islands of Adventure.

The Wet ‘n Wild water park is another famous attraction.

Find tickets to these parks right here!:

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#11 Miami Beach is a beach destination that has it all and has evolved into an urban metropolis with all the amenities of a beach-town and a big city, a thriving arts scene and a busy business center.

The Art Deco District in South Beach, is reputed as one of the most glamorous in the world for its nightclubs, beaches, historical buildings, and shopping.

When you want to explore Miami:

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#23 Fort Lauderdale is a city on Florida’s southeastern coast, known for its beaches and miles of boating canals. The Strip is a popular promenade running along oceanside highway A1A.

When looking to spend a night in Fort Lauderdale:

Fort Lauderdale – Hotels from $56 a Night!

#25 St. Augustine is a popular travel destination for its Spanish colonial-era buildings as well as elite 19th-century architecture. The city’s historic center is anchored by St. George Street, which is lined with historic houses from various periods.

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Compare cheap flights

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