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| This is basically me before every vacation |
1~ Save all documents electronically. Scan your passport and email it to yourself along with your itinerary, credit card info, banking info and hotel info. If you lose your paper documents you'll still have access to everything you need.
2~ Make a packing list and check off items as you pack them. I am one of the worlds best list makers....really...just ask my husband. You can find printable packing lists on the internet or make your own. Either way, checking off items as you pack lowers your chances of forgetting something.
3~ Zip Lock Bags! They function in so many ways. They are great as mini compression bags, but they can also serve as snack baggies, keep-everything-else-clean baggies (think soiled shoes, wet bathing suits or makeup that might spill destroying clothing) and trash baggies when your on the move (especially if you have kiddos). They really are handy little things.
4~ If you're traveling with another person (whether its a friend, a spouse or a child) mix and match those suitcases. Let's face it, airlines lose bags! If you pack a few of your things in your travel companions bag (I suggest 2 outfits) and vice versa you are likely to have something to wear until your bag catches up to you. This is one tip that I always put into practice!
5~ Travel light. (This is one that I don't quite have a grasp on) While I can't profess to be a great light packer, it really is best to try to pack light if possible. My husband and I have done several European vacations that had us country hopping for 3 weeks at a time. I would pack enough clothing for 8-10 days and plan to do laundry at a laundry mat somewhere mid trip. Granted, my bags were still at the 50 lb limit (we traveled in the spring months and required heavier clothing) and I will admit that it was a pain to drag around a bag that heavy! If you are traveling in the summer months packing light is a much easier task.
Happy Travels!
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