1. Pack light. I know everyone sort of cringed when
they read that just now. I know I used to be an over-packer but believe me, it
is simply better in so many ways to pack less than you think you should. There
should not be a serious dent in your closet when you leave home for that
vacation you have been waiting for all year.
Whatever you pull out of your closet for a
trip should be halved and even in some cases ¾ of the stuff should be left at
home. Packing light to me doesn’t mean going down from 15 dresses to 10 but
from checked luggage to carry-on. This can be a huge step for some of you
fashionistas out there but it is very worth it in the end.
2. Don’t Check Luggage. This helps with efficiency
and time management with travelling. Once you land you can zoom through the
airport (provided customs doesn’t take too long) to start enjoying your
destination as opposed to waiting 20 minutes for the luggage you won’t use
anyway.
Not only does it make navigating through
the airport easier, provided you don’t have anything stashed in that carry-on
that you shouldn’t, but it also makes for less stress in the long run for no
lost luggage.
As I can attest waiting on lost luggage on
a beach in your winter clothes can kill any happy vacation feelings.
3. Bring minimum liquids. Because you are only
bringing carry-on you have to be very conscious of this. I like to bring
minimum products because I love to try the various local lotions and shampoos
from whatever destination I am visiting. Some people can feel this is expensive
but I think it is part of the experience.
You
should already have your liquids in a clear bag; I like a cosmetic bag that I
keep in my purse so that I can easily pull it out when going through security.
There is nothing worse than trying to remove shoes and dig through your bag
with angry commuters behind you.
4. . Have everything you need for the flight
accessible before you get on the plane. This helps for when you are boarding
the plane; you can through your one suitcase up in the storage above and keep
the smaller bag with your neck pillow, iPod and headphones in by your feet for
easy access. Again this helps eliminate the glares you may receive as people
are rushing to board the plane. Nothing worse than stressing because of the
lady tapping her foot behind you.
5. Bring a water bottle and tooth brush. I like to
bring a re-usable bottle whenever I fly so I can refill it after security to
have on the plane. That airplane air can dehydrate you so quickly and they
never seem to want to refill my cup every half hour. Ha-ha. My other essential
is my toothbrush and toothpaste, this is also where the water bottle comes in
handy, and after a few hours on a plane I like to freshen up by brushing my
teeth. I mean really, when is it not a good time to brush your teeth? Not only
will your mouth thank you but perhaps your neighbour as well.
Cheers!
Sophie
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