Hi Gareth,

I am not a smoker, but my step-father smoked cigars.

From memory -

1 - Yes, you might have a preferred brand that is not available anywhere else.

2 - No, my step-father carried a cigar cutter on his watch-chain. Different smokers prefer different cuts.

3 - He used to carry his in a leather case or the individual tubes.

Have a good trip - don't forget photos.

Regards

Chas