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How To Pack Lightly

amymanikowski — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 11:48:33 -0500

How many times have you gone on trip, checking heavy luggage and dragging it awkwardly around, only to get home and realize you didn’t need or wear half of what you packed? Make your vacation more of a stress-free getaway by packing light and leaving the burden of those heavy bags behind.

How To Plan for International Travel

apolman — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 14:42:13 -0600

Embarking on overseas travel is often very exciting and is something that we plan for months or even years. When you arrive at your destination you want to have everything you need and not experience that last minute panic. Following these simple steps will make organizing your international trip and enjoying it a breeze.

How To Pack for an International Trip

jrcmoura — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 12:44:10 -0600

Packing for travel can be a daunting task if one is not prepared. The process of gathering personal items and then packing them into appropriate luggage can be simplified by following these basic guidelines for packing checked and carry-on bags:

How To Pack for Warm Weather

Adrina_Deben — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:27:19 -0600

If it is your first time traveling to the warm Caribbean, or you just aren't sure exactly what to pack, this guide is for you. Traveling to the Caribbean can be tricky due to the somewhat unpredictable weather. It also depends on what time of the year you are traveling; for this reason, this article is divided into three categories: fall/winter, spring/summer and year-round/general tips. Here, you will be provided with a simple yet accurate guide for packing all the right goodies, whether it is the appropriate clothing, accessories or the right type of sunblock.

How To Pack Light

Mz. Claudya Q — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:33:10 -0600

Tickets? Check. Destination? Check. Packing? Trying to avoid it? There is a way to pack so that you end up not wasting space in that hot real estate that is the carry-on bag. So, how do you get your things into one NY-apartment-sized luggage? Read on and find out.

How To Pack for a Cruise Vacation

bronwyn — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 19:08:18 -0600

A cruise is the ideal vacation for many people! Before going on a cruise, make sure that you have everything that you will need, so that you don't have any unnecessary stress on the ship.

How To Pack a Tank Bag for a 6-Day Motorcycle Trip

mcdesign — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 16:20:15 -0500

The motorcycle tank or tail bag taunts you, as it rests next to a looming mound of personal items -- items you want to take on your planned 6-day motorcycle trip. But the bag has very limited space and you can pare down that looming mound by packing smart, folding with precision, and finding those hidden pockets of space. Plus you need to consider the order in which you pack what you finally decide to take.

So here goes. Keep in mind that you want to pack as little as possible. Beginning with your empty bag (this one measures 15" long x 10" wide x 10" high), pack the following items in the following order:

How To Pack as Little as Possible

ronkhare — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 18:48:24 -0500

Tried of lugging hundreds of pounds of luggage? Too much stuff can ruin a trip, from holding up buses or airport security, even requiring hotel staff, friendly passers-by or anyone around to help lug your stuff from here to there.

Rid yourself of excessive stuff, and revel in the freedom and ease of traveling unburdened!

Pack normally. Go ahead, just cram in everything you think you might want to take with you.
Unpack and spread everything out. Now that you can see everything you wanted to bring, we can begin to prune.
What are you actually going to wear? Honestly, pick out the few, best clothes and items, the ones you know for certain you enjoy wearing, and will often. Set them aside for the moment.

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How To Pack for a Spring Break Trip

Joan598 — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 10:33:00 -0600

Ahhh, Spring Break. You've busted your you-know-what all year and who better to enjoy a little well deserved fun in the sun or on the slopes than you? Before you hit the beach or the mountain, though, be sure you're prepared--you don't want to waste a single moment of the week waiting in line at the drug store because you forgot something important.

How To Pack a Suitcase

Meave223 — Sun, 23 Apr 2006 10:34:00 -0500

Knowing how to pack a suitcase is essential to being a good traveler. Your top concern is how to make the most of the space while avoiding excessive wrinkling. This can be achieved in a number of ways, and you can even mix and match methods to find the one that works for you.

Determine how much and what kind of clothing you'll need for your trip -- a weekend getaway to the country obviously requires fewer items than a week in the mountains. Will there be laundry facilities where you're going? What kind of weather can you anticipate? You won't need flip-flops for skiing, and camping trips are no place for a nice tie.
Toiletries should be as small as possible, and packed in sealable plastic bags for protection against spillage.

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