How to Pack for Your Resort Vacation
Travel light! Best tip is to avoid including an item just because it might come in handy. Limit yourself to what you are willing to carry without complaint. Try to hold your personal load to 25-30 pounds. Choose luggage that has transportability, durability, accessibility and security.
Instructions
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- Start assembling clothing and equipment weeks before your departure. Complete packing at least 2-3 days before you leave.
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- Lay out all the clothes you think you need, and then leave it for a few days. Then subtract ¼ of the pile.
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- Use a check list.
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- Roll each item into neat cylinders. This saves space and ironing.
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- Use small plastic containers. Pack small quantities of things such as soap and shampoo.
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- Stuff small items like socks and belts inside shoes.
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- Put the heaviest things on the bottom.
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- If you are traveling with a partner, figure out what you can share and don't need to duplicate.
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- Leave home with space for things you will buy along the way.
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- Do not put valuables in checked luggage - they use be in a money belt or carry-on bag.
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- Pack essentials in your carry-on bag - that includes medications, papers, & basic small toiletries. Remember the TSA rule for liquids.
