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Especially, if you are flying to your destination:

Let’s say you are going to a 5-7 day summer vacation – the challenge is what to pack. I have gone over this a few times so making a list really helps. Here is my view on what to pack.

First thing – Find Your Tickets!!!

With your ticket, keep any Travel information like reservation documents, trip-tic, maps, or directions

Now what to pack:

• Pack additional plastic bags – For packing souvenirs, dirty clothes or making daily clothing packs.

Toiletry:
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In a plastic bag place the following items just in case they leak (do not carry them on the plane – place carefully in the checked in baggage):

• Toothpaste
• Soap
• Small amount of Shampoo (if you are not staying in a hotel)
• Small tube Neosporum
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellent
• Essential oil of lavender – has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties – and it smells nice
  (It was used in hospitals during WWI to disinfect floors, walls and other surfaces. – Wikipedia)
• Toothbrush
• Razor
• q-tips
• a few Band-Aids
• lip balm for the flight
• Aspirin – Tylenol – you never know when you get a headache
• Prescriptions – if necessary
• makeup and cosmetics – just the basics

Consider shipping your luggage ahead of time or before you return.

Clothing
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7 days of underwear – (you never have enough)
2 pairs of pants – one pair for dinner and blue jeans (you can use them for anything)
3 shorts
1 bathing suit
3 t-shirts (note: you can sleep in your underwear and t-shirts)
3 tops/ polo shirts
1 nice shirt – just for dinner
3 pairs of shoes – shoes for dinner, sneakers, flip flops (whatever you like, but be sure they are comfortable)
5 pairs of socks – 4 white socks for sneakers, 1 pair for the dinner shoes
1 light jacket or sweater (if you are going to any place really fancy or if you get cold easily)

If it’s cold where you are going include:
1 Jacket for the weather
1 Sweat Shirt for Sleeping
2 Long sleeve shirts

You can do laundry once after day 3 or 4 – so everything is clean again

Do not over pack the clothes.

Pack dryer sheets like Bounce to keep your suitcase smelling fresh

Other things you might need:
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• ID – Driver’s license or passport (if traveling outside the US)
• Proof of insurance for driving
• 1-2 Credit cards
• Cash – at least $100 in smaller bills (20) $1.00 bills, (4) $5.00, (2) $10.00 (2) $20.00
• A travel alarm clock or digital watch with an alarm
• Roll up hat
• Sunglasses
• Reading glasses
• A day pack for carrying your important stuff with you
• Buy bottled water after you passed the Search Areas!

Optional
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• Camera
• Movie camera
• Bring extra film, digital memory cards, batteries, charger and cord
• Rechargeable batteries with a charger
• 1 book or magazine – you can always buy one along the way
• Kids may need their portable video games to pass the time
• Laptop Computer with extra battery & power cord – You can always play DVD’s on it at night

Notes:

• Most hotels usually have soap, shampoo and conditioner.
• Remember to leave room in your suit case to bring stuff home.
• The Roll technique for packing. – Lay two or three items on top of one another, flatten smooth, roll them up like you would a sleeping bag. This will save space and prevent wrinkles.

Carry on items that are allowed and not allowed
http://www.tsa.gov/assets/pdf/prohibited-and-permitted-items.pdf

Due to the security concerns, be prepared to put everything you want to carry-on, into your checked luggage. Only carry on the essentials Camera, laptop, medicine, book – essentials that will not red flag you. These carry on rules seem to be changing – so check before you fly

Have a happy and safe trip!