Jamie Simpson
Packing for your holidays is a snap when you follow the three basic rules on how to pack your suitcases. You may be surprised that you do not need as many holiday clothes as you think. Pack light and pack smart to meet the airline regulations and lack for nothing on your trip.
1. Plastic Bags - The items in your suitcase should be compartmentalized to find what you need quickly. Plastic bags are your best friend when it comes to organizing your suitcase and keeping essential items together. If you have booked a flight, at least one large plastic bag is required by the airlines to contain liquids carried on the plane. This will include your mouthwash, hair products, cream or liquid cosmetics and any other fluids you plan to take abroad. Be sure to check with your airline before departure as to the fluid capacity limits and do not exceed their recommendations. When a suitcase is inspected before boarding, any items that violate airline restrictions or have exceeded the fluid limits will be taken away from you, thus leaving you high and dry for your holiday.
The plastic bags are also helpful to separate small items such as your jewellery, socks, watches and important papers. In addition to bagging your small items, it is a good idea to take along a few extra large plastic bags to hold any soiled garments on your return flight. Finally, to keep your garments clean, be sure to use large plastic bags for your shoes.
2. Suitcase Stuffing - The seasoned traveller knows to keep the suitcases light. Not only is this a plus for transporting your luggage, it also enables you to zip through customs in a New York Minute. You do not need too many wardrobe changes to have enough clothing for your holidays. Simply pack a few pairs of tops and bottoms and one smart item of clothing for a dinner out on the town. The biggest mistake people make with their suitcases is over stuffing the content. Not only is the excessive clothing cumbersome, it will also cost you dearly to check in the heavy bags with an airline.
3. Essentials In the Carry-On Suitcase - The smart and savvy way to get around the world is to travel light and bypass the checked luggage. Waiting at the baggage claim can take an hour to find a place to stand next to the conveyor belt and grab your gear. This tension and aggravation can be eliminated by restricting your luggage to just one or two carry-on bags. Medications should always be kept handy should you have an emergency on the plane. Prescription meds should be carried on your person at all times and never placed in a checked bag. Although pharmacies are readily available overseas, your precise prescription may not be available for a refill. Finally, if you are taking prescription medications with you, be sure that the name on the bottle matches your passport. In certain countries, such as the United States, being in possession of a prescription drug that does not belong to you is a felony and may result in arrest and prosecution for the crime.
In addition, to ensure you are feeling well for your long awaited holidays, it is a good idea to take along some simple over the counter remedies such as cold and flu tablets, headache relief, sleeping pills and an athlete's foot powder rather than the spray. You most likely will not use these items, however they take up very little space in your suitcase and you want your holidays to be smooth sailing feeling fit and fine.
1. Plastic Bags - The items in your suitcase should be compartmentalized to find what you need quickly. Plastic bags are your best friend when it comes to organizing your suitcase and keeping essential items together. If you have booked a flight, at least one large plastic bag is required by the airlines to contain liquids carried on the plane. This will include your mouthwash, hair products, cream or liquid cosmetics and any other fluids you plan to take abroad. Be sure to check with your airline before departure as to the fluid capacity limits and do not exceed their recommendations. When a suitcase is inspected before boarding, any items that violate airline restrictions or have exceeded the fluid limits will be taken away from you, thus leaving you high and dry for your holiday.
The plastic bags are also helpful to separate small items such as your jewellery, socks, watches and important papers. In addition to bagging your small items, it is a good idea to take along a few extra large plastic bags to hold any soiled garments on your return flight. Finally, to keep your garments clean, be sure to use large plastic bags for your shoes.
2. Suitcase Stuffing - The seasoned traveller knows to keep the suitcases light. Not only is this a plus for transporting your luggage, it also enables you to zip through customs in a New York Minute. You do not need too many wardrobe changes to have enough clothing for your holidays. Simply pack a few pairs of tops and bottoms and one smart item of clothing for a dinner out on the town. The biggest mistake people make with their suitcases is over stuffing the content. Not only is the excessive clothing cumbersome, it will also cost you dearly to check in the heavy bags with an airline.
3. Essentials In the Carry-On Suitcase - The smart and savvy way to get around the world is to travel light and bypass the checked luggage. Waiting at the baggage claim can take an hour to find a place to stand next to the conveyor belt and grab your gear. This tension and aggravation can be eliminated by restricting your luggage to just one or two carry-on bags. Medications should always be kept handy should you have an emergency on the plane. Prescription meds should be carried on your person at all times and never placed in a checked bag. Although pharmacies are readily available overseas, your precise prescription may not be available for a refill. Finally, if you are taking prescription medications with you, be sure that the name on the bottle matches your passport. In certain countries, such as the United States, being in possession of a prescription drug that does not belong to you is a felony and may result in arrest and prosecution for the crime.
In addition, to ensure you are feeling well for your long awaited holidays, it is a good idea to take along some simple over the counter remedies such as cold and flu tablets, headache relief, sleeping pills and an athlete's foot powder rather than the spray. You most likely will not use these items, however they take up very little space in your suitcase and you want your holidays to be smooth sailing feeling fit and fine.
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