Here are 10 simple travel tips to make your trip amazing.   Be sure and check them out before you begin packing for your next adventure.  

1. Be Cautious Don’t OverPack

   Bring essentials don’t overpack.  It just makes your travel more difficult especially if you have transfers or if you are not taveling to one location for the entire trip.  Pack interchangeable outfits so you have variety.  Example: 3 pairs of jeans for the week, not 7.

2. Bring Earplugs

   Another great travel tip is to bring earplugs.  Not many think about earplugs but they can be extremely useful for a multitude of reasons.  For a long-haul plane ride, you may want to get some rest, and earplugs come in handy. (Some airlines provide them) Depending on where your room is located, such as close to the elevator or the pool, earplugs are the perfect solution for noise. Another option would be sound-canceling headphones, which help if you have loud people on your flight.

3. Don’t Overdue Your Hair and Body Products

   Again, take just the necessities.  Many people think they have to bring all their shampoo, conditioners, lotions, and body wash. These items really take up a lot of valuable packing space in your checked bag.   They also should be packed in sealable plastic bags to protect the rest of your items in case they spill.  It’s not a date it is vacation.  Remember, if they are in your carry on you are only allowed containers of 3.4 oz. or less.  They must all fit in a quart-sized bag and you are only allowed one bag per person.   For more great tips about flying restrictions Click here. There is no real need to bring your own with you (unless you have a specific skin condition). 

4. Carry a Small Towel 

   The hotel will supply large towels for all your needs but when sightseeing you can get wet or need to dry yourself off.  A small towel is easy to carry and perfect for your needs. You might want to carry one of the fast-drying towels.

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5. Bring a First Aid Kit 

   Don’t forget a travel first aid kit.  Make sure it includes the essentials such as anti-acids, band-aids, antiseptic cream, Benadryl, and aspirin.

6. Bring Your Backpack 

   Staying with the theme of not over-packing, make sure your backpack is lightweight.  When choosing what to take with you in the backpack don’t fill it to overflowing as your back will not be your friend after a couple of hours.  You might want to consider testing the weight of your backpack and making sure it is not overpackedMore Tips

7. Bring a Small Journal 

   This is a huge travel tip.  This journal is a great place to document your day; what you saw and what it meant to you.  When you get back home from this amazing trip and you saw so much you will forget what day you did what and exactly where each photo was taken.

8. Bring an Extra Memory Card

   Don’t forget an extra memory card for your camera and extra batteries.  The worst place to be is viewing something spectacular and having to take time to delete photos to make room for more.   Worse is if your batteries are not fresh and you miss that perfect photo. Plus make sure you bring a Universal Converter to be able to charge your electronics no matter where you travel.  A power bank can be a great investment if you have multiple items to charge and you aren’t in a place where you can plug your devices in.

9. Pack A Light Jacket or Wrap 

   Don’t forget a jacket or wrap.  Even on the plane, it can be cool or temps can change quickly.  Nothing is worse than freezing and trying to enjoy a beautiful sunset or on a cruise.

10. Create a Packing List

    Packing lists are really the only way to make sure you don’t forget anything before you leave.  You can create your own customized list or there are many on Google.

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