[Idyllchat] flying with wine

[Sonny Culverhouse]

Carol, unless the law has changed, one liter a person is all that's 
lawful, but I'm fully aware that many on idyllchat, for years, have 
said that they brought back more.....and some in full view of 
customs....without a fuss.  Anyway, we've not tempted the law, but I 
have, somewhat hesitantly packed bottles of wine and/or scotch in my 
checked baggage and not.......as yet.........had a problem.  It just 
make sure that it's well padded, and we use hard-sided luggage.  Hey, 
anytime one of us steps outside our home we're taking a risk, so pack 
some of that good stuff.  It will bring back wonderful memories, all 
while you'll in a mellow mood; you can't beat that!  Last thought: if 
it's really good wine, what's a little duty to have to pay.  I 
suspect that it'll still be far less expensive than their wine over 
here.....if one can actually buy it here.   ................sonny in Virginia

At 11:29 PM 4/8/2007, Carol/Tom Saathoff wrote:
>We are headed to Rome and then Tuscany South in a
>week. Can hardly wait! We'd like to bring back some
>wine. Is it correct that we are allowed three bottles
>without having to pay duty? Also, now that you can't
>put it in your carryon, will it be alright in the
>checked luggage? I have always been under the
>impression that liquids in the unpressurized luggage
>area will expand. If this is so, what will happen to
>the wine? Thanks for all the great info you all are so
>willing to share! Carol
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