12 Random (but Helpful) Travel Tips

Pack a reusable water bottle.
Make photocopies of your passport to give to family at home, and keep one set in your luggage (or email a copy of it to yourself).
Always wear sunscreen.
If you forgot something, as the hotel front desk. Most likely they will have a complementary replacement on hand.
You don’t need a bunch of dressy clothes. If you must have some, ONE nice outfit will be enough.
Bring comfortable, worn in shoes. Don’t try to break in your new shoes on the trip and end up with blisters upon blisters.
Bring snacks!
Don’t sleep in while traveling. There is so much to do and so much to see.
Never leave valuables in the car, even if they’re hidden from view.
Always bring a hat.
Tip the hotel staff (usually $2/day is acceptable) and leave it on the pillow.
The museum staff are a great resource for sight seeing tips. They can help you see the best things on a time constraint.
Put your dirty shoes in shower caps the hotel provides to make sure they don’t spread their filth throughout your luggage.
Don’t eat at any restaurant that is also available in your hometown.