| Everyone knows that suitcase space is at a premium | | | | In order to conserve space in your suitcase, wear as |
| when you are flying to your destination but there are | | | | much as you can on the plane. This means wearing |
| certain things you must have when going on a trip. | | | | your bulkiest clothes and dressing in layers. Wear your |
| Getting to your vacation destination and finding out you | | | | bulkiest shoes too - if you will be bringing sneakers |
| forgot something important can really start your | | | | these are probably best worn on the flight as your |
| vacation off on the wrong foot and especially if it's | | | | sandals will take up less room in the suitcase. |
| something you just can't go out and buy another one | | | | In the event that your luggage gets lost, you might |
| of. | | | | want to pack the essentials in a carry on. These |
| But you don't want to lug around 10 suitcases, so you | | | | include your makeup, hair accessories, toiletries, some |
| really need to weed out what is important and what | | | | extra socks and underwear, medications, lotions, |
| isn't. Also, make some of your clothing do double duty | | | | toothbrush and toothpaste and anything you must |
| and wearing extra on the plane can help cut down on | | | | have each and every day. |
| what you have to put into the suitcase leaving you | | | | Some accessories you might want to pack in your |
| more room for other things. | | | | suitcase include: |
| One thing to carefully consider is your clothing. What | | | | - Dress clothing - Shoes - Swimwear - Hairdryer |
| will the weather be at your destination? While you | | | | (check with your hotel and if they provide one leave |
| should always plan for unexpected weather changes, | | | | yours at home) - Travel alarm - Camera - Binoculars - |
| it is not necessary to bring 5 sweaters if you are going | | | | Ipod - Umbrella - Flashlight - First Aid Kit |
| to a tropical climate where the medium temperature is | | | | Certain expensive items like jewelry and perhaps your |
| 90 degrees. Be sensible about what you bring and | | | | camera or ipod you might consider keeping in your |
| remember you are only going for 1 or 2 weeks so the | | | | carry on in case your luggage decides to go on a |
| chances of getting to wear 10 different evening | | | | vacation an you never see it again. |
| gowns is probably slim. Bring your favorite and leave | | | | Generally if you pack sparingly and bring just what is |
| the rest. You can always wear things more than once | | | | necessary, you'll be able to enjoy your vacation |
| and chances are you'll probably wear the same outfit | | | | without breaking your back lifting too many heavy |
| all the time anyway! | | | | suitcases. |