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Here are a few tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your trip. This list has been culled from various sources. To these anonymous travelers and road warriors, we offer our thanks and our compliments.
Packing is not a matter of simply throwing necessities into a bag. Just as important as WHAT you pack, is HOW you pack. Below are some general packing guidelines. To avoid last-minute anxiety, make a thorough packing list before traveling.
Avoid over-packing. Do not bring things just because they might come in handy.
Pack half your clothes in your spouse's bag and vice versa, in case one bag takes a vacation without you.
Place anything that could ruin clothes, such as liquid make-up, shampoo, and toothpaste, into a sealed plastic bag.
Leave dry-cleaned items in their plastic bags to help avoid wrinkles.
Iron before packing and then roll –– don'’t fold –– clothes.
For bulky items like sweaters, stuff the rolled garment toward the foot of a pair of pantyhose –– it makes a tight container that takes up less space.
Hang clothes immediately after check-in to prevent wrinkling. If clothes do wrinkle, hang them in the bathroom while taking a hot shower to steam them smooth.
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- Pack mix-and-match clothes to help minimize baggage and yet enjoy variety.
- Layering is a great way to make a wardrobe more versatile and accommodate changing weather.
- Wear a security pouch concealed under clothing. It's a safe place to keep money, passports and other valuables.
- Take things that dry quickly, like synthetic fabrics and lightweight cotton.
- Consider bringing "disposable" clothing, such as older socks, underwear, T-shirts, and even old shoes. Before departing, donate them or throw them out to make room for souvenirs.
- Consider buying reading/prescription glasses that darken in the sun to eliminate the need for sunglasses.
- If you plan to take along items such as an electric razor or hair dryer to a foreign country, check with your ship or hotel to see if you'll need an adapter.
- Even the lightest traveler should bring a day bag. A small backpack can hold your umbrella, camera, book, souvenirs, and whatever else you want to carry while you go exploring.
- Don't forget a small "first aid kit" of bare necessities: aspirin, antibiotic cream, cotton swabs, anti-diarrhea, and cold medications.
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