How To Pack For A Vacation
August 15, 2007
Life is appreciated more when we are relaxed and the thoughts are allowed to roam freely. Vacation is the only way when the mind is released from the shackles of the mundane life.
The best way to enjoy your vacation to the fullest is to travel light so the journey is less strenuous. But this can be difficult when you are going to away from the comforts of your home and living out of a suitcase.Many people fail to realize the importance of traveling light. They learn it the hard way when their baggage is weighed at the airport and the pretty girl at the counter, refuses to check in their baggage.
“I am sorry, but your baggage has crossed our recommended limit.”
Nothing is worse than repacking your luggage at the airport and distributing the items from one bag to the other duffels with the whole world looking at you and gaping at your personal belongings. So how should you decide what are the best things that should accompany with you.
Here are some simple tips to pack for a vacation.
1) Decide on the number of days you will be traveling. This will help you plan out the required times you have to change.
2) Check the weather forecast. How hot, humid, cold or breezy will the climate be? Depending on that you can decide to carry a light jacket or rainwear.
3) What is the nature of your trip? If you are going for an adventure holiday then your gear will change. There will be more of shorts, T-shirts etc. If you are going for a cultural experience then the dress code will differ.
4) It is best to carry clothes that are wrinkle resistant, those which can be easily washed and dried.
5) It is best to avoid clothes that need dry cleaning as the price could be more and also chances of them getting delayed or misplaced in a new place is a possibility.
6) Carry a light evening dress, or a dinner jacket incase you happen to decide to go for a fancy meal. Even on a vacation, getting dressed up makes us feel good. Always wearing shorts and tees with flip flops can be boring.
7) Some places that you travel can be a shopper’s delight. If such is the case then you can cut down on your wardrobe and buy clothes from there and wear them as you travel. Sometimes the local textiles and styles are so different than what you are used to that it is truly hard to resist shopping.
8 ) Apart from clothes, you also need to consider what toiletries and vanity items will be needed for your trip. A daily skincare routine ensures a perfect skin even when traveling. It is best to carry cleansing wipes or makeup removing wipes instead of the jar or bottle of cleanser and cotton wool. The wipes are very handy and can be used frequently. Carry a small tube of a light moisturizer with sunscreen.
While traveling, keep makeup to the minimal. Instead of carrying a foundation and compact, carry a compact which is foundation based. Carry a blusher with a rosy shade which adds a dash of color for the day and when darkened adds a touch of drama for the evening. Avoid carrying too many shades of lipsticks. It is best to carry colored lip gel which can be blended to any shade of lipstick and gives a good sheen. Waterproof mascara, anti smudge eyeliner do wonders for the eyes without using eye shadow.
Men too need to carry a good fragrant moisturizer after their shave. This will cut down on the space of carrying a bottle of the aftershave cologne (l’eau de toilette) and the cream adds softness to the skin. A good sunscreen lotion is also recommended.
Traveling and shopping go hand in hand. So it is best that we travel light by cutting down on our wardrobe and packing only the essentials. Then buying and carrying the souvenirs to remind us of our wonderful vacation is not so cumbersome.
©Nayna, 2007. All Rights Reserved.
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