Blog Carnival: Practical Pointers from Travel Pros

About.com’s travel channel brings a wealth of travel expertise that is not only destination-oriented but also practical for travelers wherever the point of disembarkation. Ferne Arfin, About.com’s Guide to UK Travel has assembled a list of 33 Travel Tips from across About.com Travel to assist you with travel planning as well as give you practical tips once you arrive. Here's a sampling:

• Getting the Best Hotel Room
• Top Ten Ways to Get Upgraded on a Flight
• How to Survive Plane Travel with Small Kids
• What to Do in an Earthquake
• How to Use a Squat Toilet