There are many things that need to be organized before you can head off on vacation. You’ll need to have paid for the flights and accommodation, and you’ll need to have spending money changed into local currency if you are going abroad. You’ll also need travel insurance, and maybe an itinerary so that you know you’re not going to miss out on seeing something exciting.
You’ll also need to pack. This is a task that is often left until the last moment, but if you do this, it is possible you could forget something important. The key to packing is to take just enough – too much and your bags will be heavy, and you’ll have items you won’t even wear, too little, and you’ll need to do laundry or buy new clothes while you’re away – so planning is vital. Here are some of the packing essentials you’ll need to think about.
Your Luggage
Before you can pack anything at all, you will need to know what you are packing it in. What type of luggage is going to be best for your vacation? There are plenty of types to choose from, from backpacks to large trunks and everything in between.
Think about how much you need to take, and how secure the case needs to be. It is also important to work out how you are going to move the case. If it’s heavy, you might require one with wheels, for example.
Toiletries
When you think of packing, you’re probably going to think about clothes first. That’s a natural reaction, but what about toiletries? The last thing you want to have to do when you arrive in a new place is to hunt around for a grocery store so that you can buy toothpaste and deodorant. So toiletries should be at the top of your list of essentials when it comes to packing for your vacation.
Some of the items you will need include:
- Toothpaste and toothbrush
- Hair wax or pomade – you can look at this comparison to determine which is best for you.
- Deodorant
- Razor and shaving cream
- Sunscreen
- Moisturiser
Be Organized
If you know how you are going to be spending your vacation, you can organize your packing so that it makes it easier to find things. Section off parts of the bag you are using so that shoes go in once place, day time wear in another, evening wear in another, and swimwear and underwear in a separate section. This way, when it comes to unpacking, you can simply lift out entire sections rather than going through everything piece by piece.
If you choose not to unpack because you prefer to leave everything in your case, or there isn’t anywhere to place items once they are out of the case, it will again make things easier for you. You’ll know exactly where everything you need is, and will be able to find it more quickly.
Carry On
If your main piece of luggage is too large to come in the hold of a place with you, then you will need a piece of
Ideally, you should also pack a change of clothes, or at least clean underwear, as well as some essential toiletries so that, if your main luggage goes missing, or you want to freshen up on the flight, you are prepared.