A luggage tag can be anything from a paper ID tag obtained at the airport check-in desk to a luxurious suede-covered tag.

Children will enjoy the chocolate chip cookie they receive at check-in, while the parents will appreciate the privacy offered by the separate bedrooms and living rooms.

It is during this phase that a member meets with his or her counselor three times a week for a 10-15 minute check-in.

Team members could be eliminated if they approach the pit stop, where the check-in mat and host Phil Keoghan are located.

While check-in itself is rather swift, there is little seating available while waiting for embarkation to begin, and lines designating early check-in passengers, V.I.P. passengers, and standard guests are not clearly marked.