Travel Tips – Packing Your Bags!

A vacation is supposed to be a way to have fun – not
an army training experience where you lug a heavy pack for
miles and end up sore and tired. It can be difficult to
decide what, and how, to pack. Hopefully this guide will
help you decide what is important, and what to leave at
home. Planning in advance can help you remember the useful
things, and stop the panic that happens when you forget the
essentials.

One of the most basic travel packing tips is to make a list
– it may seem silly or pointless, but seriously, it's
so much easier to just tick off items as you put them in
the suitcase. Trying to remember everything will just lead
to you either forgetting something, or packing something
twice.

Selecting Luggage

Picking the right suitcase, or suitcases, will make your
journey much easier too. If you want to use a carry-on,
check with the airline to make sure your suitcase is the
right size – finding out at the last minute that you
need to go all the way back to check in because your bag is
too big can be quite frustrating.

When selecting a suitcase, look for one that has a sturdy,
pull out handle, and wheels that are made of a durable
material. Be wary of ones with small handles that are
attached directly to the material of the case, as these can
often tear or come loose.

If you need to pack expensive evening wear, or garments
that wrinkle easily, some people find that putting them in
a garment bag first, then loosely laying it in the suitcase
– without making any hard folds, can help it survive
the journey intact. If you have to cram your suitcase full
of clothing, then you may have to make use of an iron at
the hotel.

Packing Your Suitcase

Many people find that rolling clothing, instead of folding
it, can prevent wrinkles, and also makes the clothes take
up less space in the suitcase.

If you are going on a long holiday, then you may find that
it is better to pack a wardrobe based around one or two
colors, so that you can mix and match items to make your
wardrobe last longer. Colours such as black, navy and
khaki make a good base choice as they 'go with everything.

Make sure that you take your medication, travel documents,
and other essential items in your carry-on luggage. You
may need a note from your doctor if you wish to bring
liquid medication on board.

If you are stuck for ideas on what to pack, there are lots
of web sites that offer tips and advice – you can
even download pre-done packing lists and just tweak them to
your own liking.

However you do it, just remember that a little preparation
before you leave will go a long way towards making your
trip more enjoyable.

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