We are now entering the time of the year when our attention turns to the holidays. Maybe you are planning a weekend trip or a week long trip to grandma’s for Thanksgiving or Christmas. Either way you will need to pack plenty of clothes and accessories to take along. How you will travel will also be important. If you are driving then you can relax a bit but if you are flying there are a few more rules you will need to follow. This blog post will offer up some tips to get you ready for travel and on to enjoying your holidays more quickly.
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The first thing you will need to do is take a look at the long range forecast for the weather where your destination is. This will determine what kind of clothing your will need and how much. If it is going to be cold then some layers like sweaters, scarves, gloves, and a coat will be necessary. If the destination will be someplace warmer then you can plan your wardrobe accordingly. The amount of clothing will greatly depend on the temperatures and place of your destination. Planning for light layers will likely be your best bet. That way you can be as warm as needed but peel off some layers as the day warms up.
Next up you will need to choose a suitcase. A great tip is to always pick one a little bigger than you think you need. If you are traveling by plane then a rolling style suitcase will be welcome as you travel through the airport. If its a short trip then an over-sized carry on bag may suit you better. Just make certain it can carry enough for your trip without being to heavy to maneuver around the airport. If you are traveling by car you can also use an over-sized holdall bag. This is great for a family also. Just pack one bag per person.
The week before your trip lay out whatever case or cases you are going to use ready to fill. Place your shoes into the case first turning them on the sides. Most of us will not be able to get by with just one pair! As you decide on accessories begin to add them in. Roll up any belts and place them in your gaps. You can do this with your lingerie and jewelry as well. Clothes will go in next laying them flat.
A great way to plan your wardrobe is to think about entire outfits. Plan the whole ensemble from top to bottom including shoes and accessories. This ensures you will have what you need to get dressed each day. If you are going to a special event or party then plan this outfit ahead of time and make certain to take any jewelry and other accessories you will need.
A few more tips are to include a smell-good sachet inside your luggage. This will keep everything smelling great during your trip. When packing your toiletry’s keep them in a separate leak proof bag. This will ensure nothing leaks on your clothing during travel…a disaster for certain. Use mini travel size bottles of shampoo, conditioner, etc. as much as possible. This will save you lots of room for other things.
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