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A trip well planned gives unlimited joy and avoids hassles

By admin, August 26, 2009 12:28 pm

A trip well planned gives unlimited joy and avoids hassles. At the outset study the terrain and climate of the place you are visiting, pack your clothes accordingly. Besides this, stack a pocket torch, map, pens, pencils, erasers, blank white papers, slippers, undergarments, napkins (if you are a woman and expecting your period), few over the counter common medicines with first aid box, cap, scarf, shaving kit, watch, passport with visa endorsements (if traveling abroad), medical certificates, socks, shoes, handkerchiefs, laptop (if required), camera with charger, pen drive, mobile with charger, tickets, family photo (if attached), hotel bookings confirmation letters/email prints. License, sufficient copies of all documents duly attested, few copies of your photos, Spectacles/goggles, contact lenses, toothbrush, toothpaste, tongue cleaner, floss, comb, hair oil, shampoo sachet, money (if required in the visiting country’s currency), purse, etc. Make sure that all these items are crosschecked. Pack these items in a very proper manner for easy access later. Try to travel light. Keep important documents in your handbag. If possible use a leather sleeve.

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Some Simple Travel Packing Tips

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By admin, June 18, 2009 3:38 pm

By Arthur Townlands

1. The first of our travel packing tips will maximize the room available inside your suitcase by simply folding your clothes in the same way that the clothing stores did when you first but bought them

2. The second of our travel packing tips is what we call the interlocking method of packing. To do this you simply lay two articles of clothing flat and then when you wrap them, you wrap them into one another, this provides a sort of cushion effect and helps to stop wrinkles and creases from forming.

3. Tip three amongst our travel packing tips is another simple way of stopping your clothes from becoming terrible wrinkled once they are squashed into your suitcases, and this it to just place a layer of tissue in between the garments before you wrap them, and also in between each layer.

4. Tip number four and again, simplicity itself, is to pack things in reverse chronological order, so whatever you think you will use last, you put to the bottom of the case, and conversely whatever you think you will be using first, you pack toward the top of the case. This could save you a lot of time grubbing around for things and disturbing everything else when you are searching for something and are not quite sure where you put it.

5. Tip five is to pack everything tightly. You’ll be surprised how things will squash together when you force them, and this can create quite a lot more space for some smaller items, and, strange though it may sound, packing things tightly together will also help to reduce the amount of wrinkling.

6. Tip six our travel packing tips is to utilise whatever space you can, so for example, stuff your sox or items of underwear inside your shoes.

7. Finally, tip seven is to do with your travel documents and other things of value or necessity such as jewelry, keys, traveller’s checks, and any items of medication. Don’t pack these in your suitcases, especially if they are going in the aircraft hold. They may end up getting lost in transit. Always keep these sorts of items in your hand baggage. It could save you an awful lot of worry.

And remember (one bonus tip), it is always a good idea to put a name and address label on the inside your suitcase and to ensure your case is tightly zipped, and locked. You never know, if your luggage goes astray, and the outside label comes off, there’s still an outside chance of recovering it if the label inside is discovered.

Happy packing!

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Packing a Diaper Bag- What To Take Along On Outings With Baby

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By megdilts, June 5, 2009 7:23 pm

by: Susan Pittser

Going out for the day with a little one needs some planning on what to take along so you don’t get stranded somewhere away from home without an essential item or an unhappy camper because you forgot to bring something along. So be sure to pack your diaper bag with the necessities for your little one and make the most of your outing.

Some of the most important items of course are diapers, wipes, burp rags, a change of clothing (you never know what might happen along the way, car sickness, overflow on diapers, anything can happen with your unpredictable little one in tow )

Be sure you take plenty of bottles and formula if you are bottle feeding, I always like to put my powder formula into the little Tupperware midgets containers, they hold just the right amount for individual bottles and take up very little space, or they do make small containers that are divided into sections that you can pre measure your powder formulas for quickly mixing a bottle on the go.

If your little one takes a pacifier/binky be sure to take one or two extra along in case the one you leave home with gets lost along the way, You don’t want to have a broken hearted little one for miles on the road because you lost one.

Take your little one’s favorite blanket and a backup blanket just in case, I usually take extras in case they fall asleep in their car seat you can help keep them shaded from the sunshine and comfortable for the ride.

Always pack more than you think you will need just in case something unexpected happens.

Have little toys they can play with to keep them entertained.

If you have a toddler you will want to pack small snacks they pack great in the little tupperware snack cups or little baggies, take several of their favorite small toys and a spill proof cup you can quench their thirst with along the way.

This will help make your outing with little ones much easier and more enjoyable for you an baby when you travel prepared. Happy Traveling!

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Susan Pittser is a mother of 7 children, Tupperware Director http://my.tupperware.com/spittser

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Guide To How To Pack A Suitcase

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By megdilts, May 27, 2009 10:51 am

Your how to pack a suitcase guide

Travel packing tips: How to pack light and still stay in style

I’ll admit it, when it comes to packing I’ll empty my entire closet out and try and stuff it all in one large suitcase. Most of it comes back unworn and wrinkled. After years of travel, I’ve come to appreciate the fine art of packing and I am slowly learning how to pack a suitcase and how to pack lightly. Here are a few travel packing tips to assist in the task of packing.

Picking the right suitcase

The first step to great packing is to purchase a great bag. Sure, you can stop by K-mart and buy a $30 suitcase, but it’s not going to last. Luggage is something worth investing in. A good suitcase can last years, if not decades. Plus, cheap suitcases don’t protect the contents as well as an expensive one will. Last, a bag with wheels is much easier on your shoulder and much easier to transport than a duffel bag. To carry on or not to carry on?

I won’t lie, I get a small pleasure from exiting the plane and walking right out the door, while everyone else has to wait and shoulder there way to their bags on the conveyor belt. I always recommend carrying your luggage on. It saves time and you don’t have to wait for your bags or worry about losing them. It also requires you to pack less. It’s important to keep in mind airline restrictions on carry-on items though. There are size limits, usually no more than 40 pounds and it has to fit in the overhead compartments or under your seat. If you are traveling with children or carrying on your luggage is not an option, make sure to label your luggage correctly and take off any unnecessary tags to ensure that your luggage gets to you safely. Also, if I have to check my luggage I always pack my toothbrush and a clean pair of underwear in my carry-on just in case my luggage gets delayed.

Pick, choose and lose

I’m sure that new summer dress is very thinning, but you’re going to be hiking in the mountains. The first packing tip is to bring only what you need. I always go through my closet and pull out everything I want to bring and then place the items in stacks. Then I put at least half of it back into the closet, picking out only the items I need. Keep the weather, what kind of activities you will be partaking in and the location in mind. I recommend packing solid colors and basic clothing items that can be easily pieced together and will match the other clothing items you pack. Instead of packing a sweater, try packing a light jacket. It will look nicer and probably will match more items. Remember to pack at least one dressy outfit as well. Women, don’t feel obligated to pack items like skirts if you don’t plan on wearing them. A nice pair of slacks will suffice. Shoes are items that take up a lot of space when packing. Wear one pair of comfortable shoes on the plane that match all your outfits, and then pack one pair of sandals and one pair of dressy shoes in your luggage.

The other stuff

Clothes are not the only things that are packed. Toiletries can easily start to add up and take up lots of space. Nowadays everything can be bought in travel size and they take up a lot less space then a jumbo bottle of shampoo. Items like blow- dryers are not necessary considering most hotels come with one. Keep the toiletries minimal and only bring what’s necessary, plus if something comes up, you can always purchase things once you’ve reached your destination.

How to pack a suitcase and make it all fit

One common packing mishap is wrinkly clothes. Hopefully, by lightening your load and only packing the necessities, you will have room in your suitcase for everything to fit and it won’t get wrinkled. Plus, the fun part of vacationing is buying things and by packing lightly you’ll have extra room in your suitcase for the things you pick up along the way. Second, rolling your clothing like pants and t-shirts saves lots of room and they can easily be stacked. Other items like sweaters or button-up shirts need to be folded neatly in a square and the wrinkles should be smoothed out. Placing items like socks inside your shoes conserves space and is a great packing tip.

I had a friend travel to Spain and once she arrived she found her bottle of perfume had broken and leaked over all her clothes. Needless to say she smelled good the entire trip. Toiletries, especially items like perfume and shampoo, should be placed in sealed plastic bags and away from your clothes, so in case they leak they will not get over everything else.

The most important packing tip for vacations is to plan ahead. Check the weather forecast before packing so you will be prepared clothing wise. Also, don’t wait until the last minute to pack, because you will definitly end up over packing. Just follow these few, simple travel packing tips and you’ll learn how to pack a suitcase lightly. So, here’s to a wrinkle-free, fun-filled vacation.

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Jillian Scheeler is a spontaneous road-tripper and avid writer working on assignment for http://TravelPost.com – The Premier Source for Unbiased Hotel Reviews and Ratings. This article can be reprinted freely as long as all links remain active.

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