Summer season is holiday season but planning for a holiday is one things, and planning for packing for a holoday is another thing. All the excitement and fun of the holiday can be washed out with one thought of the elaborate packing. And being a women, we just cant tolerate any deficiencies in acessories on the holoday. But carrying more bags than all hands in the family put together is also not a good idea.
Devise a color-coordinated wardrobe with pieces that mix and match. Choose two or three color schemes to allow each item in your suitcase to do double duty. Dress in layers so you can adapt to changing temperature. Bring enough underwear for each day of your trip unless youll be doing laundry.
Zip zippers and button buttons. Cushion garments inside and out with plastic coverings from the dry-cleaners or fold them in tissue paper as the retail stores do, to minimize wrinkling.
Roll or fold clothes to fit the suitcase. Start by folding the garment into a large rectangle, and then tightly roll from the bottom up. Fold less wrinkle-prone clothes (pajamas, jeans) and place on the bottom.
Create two sections for garments in the order in which you plan to wear the items. Fill corners and edges with shoes (bagged and stuffed with underwear and socks). Top off with delicate items.
Pack travel-size toiletries and first-aid supplies, including sunscreen, pain relievers and bandages, in zipper-lock plastic bags for easy identification. Place these in zippered or netted areas inside the luggage top or in an outside compartment or pocket.
Stash important papers and documents, including passports, tickets and credit cards, in a single closable file or envelope. Bring a money belt to keep your cash and travelers checks safe while you and your hands are occupied. Photocopy passports (black-and-white copies only--color copies are illegal) and other ID and write down emergency numbers in case of loss or theft, and carry separately from real ones.
Wow! In just one hour you are all packed and ready to fly away to a beautiful holiday! So push back all the tensions and go, have the time of your life!
