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Now that warmer weather approaches, many people are getting ready for a vacation. Whether you want to spend two weeks on the beach or just a weekend on the boardwalk, the warm weather, long, sunny days, and breaks from school make this a perfect time to take a vacation.Here are some tips to remember the next time you're packing up for a getaway. If you think about these tips before you go on vacation, it will take some of the stress out of packing.
Pack Lightly
The last thing that you want to have to do on vacation is keep track of a lot of luggage. Pack as lightly as you can while still taking what you need. Try to fit everything into a carry-on if possible, so you won't even have to worry about checked baggage. Lightweight suitcases help you to stay below the airline's baggage weight limit. So if you're still shopping for luggage for your upcoming trip, pay attention to the weight given in the product specifications.
Keep The Valuables Home
That expensive necklace will look nice when you go out to dinner, but will it be a hassle making sure that it isn't stolen during the rest of your trip? When you travel, try to keep the valuables to a minimum, bringing things you won't be devastated to lose if your bags are lost or stolen. For the valuables that you do bring, keep them in your carry-on. Never put your passport or other important documents in your checked luggage.
Keep Laundry Organized
Though the swimsuits were dry and all of the clothes were clean when you packed them, they probably won't be when you get ready to go home. To keep your wet clothing separate from your dry ones, bring a waterproof bag with you to place them in later. And if you want to make sure your dirty laundry doesn't mix with your clean clothes in your case, pack a bag to stash them in, too.
Prepare To Return With More Than You Brought
Everyone who has taken a trip knows that when you go to pack up to go home, you'll usually have more than you brought with you. If you like to buy lots of souvenirs, consider packing a small bag to carry them in or even shipping them back home before leaving. But to avoid carrying extra bags or paying postage, try instead to prepare before you leave home by leaving a bit of space in your suitcase for extras you'll bring back. Having lightweight suitcases will help you here, because you'll have more space to pack up within the airline's weight limit. Though it's not always possible to leave space in your suitcase, doing so will make your return trip a little easier.
