Be prepared
Whether you're visiting Florida or Alaska, there are wardrobe pieces that you should bring just in case. Don't flood your suitcase with pieces you probably don't need, just bring a pair of pants or shorts, depending on where you're going. For example, I was recently in Florida and I wore a hoodie 2 or 3 times.
Do your reaserch
To avoid extra fees, know your bag limit and how much it costs, some airports charge $100 just for a carry on! Make sure you weigh your bags in advance and wear the bulky, heavy items.
Pack lightly
I know, kind of contradicting, but trust me. You shouldn't need a whole new outfit each day, you can reuse items. This helps save space in your suitcase and also could save you quite a bit of money by cutting back on the bags you're bringing. And remember, you can always buy those items you forget.
How to pack
When it comes to shoving everything into a suitcase, there's a ton of tricks that can help maximize your space.
โ Roll items, seriously. It saves so much space because you can really pack them in tight. Consider rolling undergarments and putting them inside of your shoes.
โ Make a list. This is extremely important, never go into packing without something to follow, otherwise most of the time you'll forget items or overpack.
โ Travel wearing your bulky items. Wear the outfit and shoes that will take up the most space, but remember if you do this make sure you have room to pack it on the way back or you wear it on your way back.
A couple items to not forget
โ Passport, ID and tickets
โ Wallet
โ Chargers
โ Toothbrush
โ Hairbrush
โ Headphones
โ Gum
โ Water and snacks
โ Chapstick
โ Sunglasses
When it comes down to it, its all about maximizing your space and minimizing the items you bring. Don't stress too much if you do forget something because you can always buy it. Don't worry about it too much because after all, you're on vacation and should have fun (:
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