travelnnana Posted August 1, 2013 #1 Share Posted August 1, 2013 We are leaving on Monday for a Fjords/Baltic cruise - my DH makes the tags - puts packing tape around them to make them strong - this is not our 1st HAL cruise - nor the 1st one to Europe - but we cannot remember what we did to get them on the luggage - I know we do not travel with a stapler - maybe scotch tape - last year we took a transfer because we arrived on embarkation day - so I think the HAL people stapled them on - I think we will use the hotel's stapler - am I missing something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudscraper Posted August 1, 2013 #2 Share Posted August 1, 2013 We are leaving on Monday for a Fjords/Baltic cruise - my DH makes the tags - puts packing tape around them to make them strong - this is not our 1st HAL cruise - nor the 1st one to Europe - but we cannot remember what we did to get them on the luggage - I know we do not travel with a stapler - maybe scotch tape - last year we took a transfer because we arrived on embarkation day - so I think the HAL people stapled them on - I think we will use the hotel's stapler - am I missing something? Plastic zip ties work well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PathfinderEss Posted August 1, 2013 #3 Share Posted August 1, 2013 I have used wrapping ribbon, and it seems to work well. Everytime I've use staples, seems I have lost one tag and have to go to the office to find my luggage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted August 1, 2013 #4 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Punch a hole in the ends -- attach a cable tie when you are ready to go to the pier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkNC Posted August 1, 2013 #5 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Since we always leave at least a day early we just ask the hotel to borrow their stapler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted August 1, 2013 #6 Share Posted August 1, 2013 We are leaving on Monday for a Fjords/Baltic cruise - my DH makes the tags - puts packing tape around them to make them strong - this is not our 1st HAL cruise - nor the 1st one to Europe - but we cannot remember what we did to get them on the luggage - I know we do not travel with a stapler - maybe scotch tape - last year we took a transfer because we arrived on embarkation day - so I think the HAL people stapled them on - I think we will use the hotel's stapler - am I missing something? glad we are doing the Bon Voyages a week early now:) We have a) borrowed a stapler from the hotel and now mostly b) just take cable ties and use them. (the plastic ones - just poke a hole before you go):) Have a great trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catl331 Posted August 1, 2013 #7 Share Posted August 1, 2013 :) Everytime I've use staples, seems I have lost one tag and have to go to the office to find my luggage. DH always puts two on each bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelnnana Posted August 1, 2013 Author #8 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Punching a hole and plastic ties - jogged my memory - that's what we did - DH has a whole roll of green ties that he uses for gardening stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted August 1, 2013 #9 Share Posted August 1, 2013 My TA sends me clear plastic baggage tag sleeves which attach to the suitcase with a plastic loop. I just slide the HAL tag inside the sleeve. They can be reused many times before they start to get brittle and crack. Then I change to a new one. These can be purchased; even CC has some for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue from Canada Posted August 1, 2013 #10 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Punch a hole in the ends -- attach a cable tie when you are ready to go to the pier. Now why didn't I think of this. I just went and did this to my tags (before I forget) for my sailing next month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razorback Cruiser Posted August 1, 2013 #11 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Now why didn't I think of this. I just went and did this to my tags (before I forget) for my sailing next month. I do mine the same but I use a chenille stem( pipe cleaner)and cut the length I need and twist . Has always worked great . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted August 1, 2013 #12 Share Posted August 1, 2013 I ordered CC's Luggage tags and will try them out on a future cruise. I got them the other day and they look pretty good. Here: http://www.cruisecritic.com/store/product.cfm?ID=46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon1 Posted August 1, 2013 #13 Share Posted August 1, 2013 The porters at the pier will be more than happy to help. They have a large supply of luggage tags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamomo Posted August 1, 2013 #14 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Several cruises ago ordered great luggage holders from favors by serendipity dot com, and find they are very sturdy, easy to attach without taking or borrowing a stapler, and can be used indefinitely for travel in general. They are reasonably priced too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpeabody Posted August 2, 2013 #15 Share Posted August 2, 2013 I recently purchased and used the luggage tag holders from favors by serendipity dot com. I was very happy with them But beware the 6 inch plastic loop is a bit short making it somewhat difficult, but I managed. They do offer a 9 inch plastic loop for a little bit more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrimp56 Posted August 2, 2013 #16 Share Posted August 2, 2013 My TA sends me clear plastic baggage tag sleeves which attach to the suitcase with a plastic loop. I just slide the HAL tag inside the sleeve. They can be reused many times before they start to get brittle and crack. Then I change to a new one. These can be purchased; even CC has some for sale. That's what I'm doing this trip. I have some left over from a promotion we did on another travel website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozcruizer Posted August 2, 2013 #17 Share Posted August 2, 2013 We have a small laminator so we laminate the tags, fold them and staple the ends. Then we use a hole punch and tie them to the cases. See you next week, Travelnanna! Getting very excited - we mainly only have to pack and take our cat to the cattery Ozcruizer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JamesEM Posted August 2, 2013 #18 Share Posted August 2, 2013 To be on the safe side I place a luggage tag inside my suitcases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted August 2, 2013 #19 Share Posted August 2, 2013 To be on the safe side I place a luggage tag inside my suitcases. Not counting the ship's tags, I have other luggage tags inside and outside our suitcases. Going from home to hotel -- luggage tags inside the suitcases and 2 per suitcase outside the suitcases have the hotel address on them. Going home I switch everything to another set of tags -- inside and outside -- to our home address. When we worked I was able to use our office addresses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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