Hubby use to pack the car with all of my luggage before every trip. My bags kept getting bigger and bigger. Pretty soon, packing the car to go anywhere looked like I was moving out of my house. I'm not an expert traveler. Over time, I have just chosen a path of minimal packing. I enjoy buying a few items when I get to my destination. I once bought the best handmade soap on a trip to Colorado. Here are a few tips:
1. Toiletries. Basics are great. Please do take your toothbrush and tooth paste. Leave all the perfumes, huge makeup cases, twenty different types of hand lotion at home. Use this time as an excuse to buy one when you are there.
2. Soap. Most hotels have soap for you in the rooms. If they don't, go to a local store and buy something. Sometimes you can find the best handmade soaps on vacation. 
4. Books or other reading material. If you absolutely have to take something to read, one book is enough. If you need more, buy one when you get to where you are going.
5. Too much underwear. Three pair of undies is enough. You can always wash and hang them up to dry.
Remember vacation is about relaxing and experiencing new things. You can't do that if you bring your home with you.
I am horrible about packing for trips or vacations. I always have 2 out fits per day just depending on my mood. I am pretty good about toiletries (thanks goodness for all the samples I get)!
ReplyDeleteI love the convertible pants. Why pack two when you can pack one?
ReplyDeleteI think these are great tips. Do not bring toothpaste and toothbrushes or do not bring too many underwear is good because I tend to want to pack to many of the same items. Thanks for letting me know what not to pack! Very helpful!
ReplyDeleteGreat article! I pack very similarly to this and it really does make life easier when I travel.
ReplyDeleteI'm actually not good in packing things when travelling. Thanks for this tips now I know some what not to pack when travelling. I like the convertible pants! :)
ReplyDeleteMy motto: If it's too heavy for you to carry a long way - TOO MUCH STUFF!
ReplyDeleteI can't agree with you more. One tip I use to avoid packing extra shoes & purses is to stay with one color scheme. If I stay with black accessories and major clothing pieces, I can leave my brown items at home.
ReplyDeleteThese are good tips, I always pack too much. My husband always asks if I'm going away for a year.
ReplyDeleteI always over-pack. My case is always the heaviest!
ReplyDeleteI'm getting pretty good at packing lighter! My teen daughter packs like she is moving!
ReplyDeleteAnd, don't pack a hairdryer unless you're going to a hotel that is not a chain. Almost every hotel chain has a hairdryer in the room.
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Great information on what to not pack. We always tend to overpack and not use half the stuff we take. I'm trying to get better about it.
ReplyDeleteYeah I can understand not to take too many books and make your luggage heavy!!! I do not even own convertable pants.
ReplyDeleteDon't forget to bring a towel.
ReplyDeletenice I will share this with my significant other, she packs too many things when we go on vacation
ReplyDeletevery nice post,i always over pack with underwears,must be just me;-)..and always bring my own towel.
ReplyDeletei always pack heavy when I travel too...
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