Packing for trips can be fairly stressful – do you pack light and then wish you had packed more or include in as much as you can to wish you had packed less? A few pointers to help you do your packing:
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Plan the contents of your suitcase by creating a list. A packing list serves as a handy guide for repacking at the end of the trip and can useful in the event that lost or stolen luggage.
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Choose outfits that can co-ordinate well together and can be used for multiple occasions.
- Check with your travel agent about the hotel’s in-room amenities so that you know what can be left behind.
- Keep jewellery, make up and perfume to a minimum to save some space and pain if they get lost or damaged.
- Bring your toiletries, if necessary, in travel sizes. Travel size containers for toiletries can be purchased easily. Fill these containers up with your favourite hair gel, facial cleanser, moisturizer, etc.
- Sort out items that can be purchased easily in the destination that you will be visiting.
- Do not pack or carry firearms, fireworks, flammable materials, household cleaners, or pressurized containers. Violations of hazardous materials regulations can lead to severe civil penalties, as well as possible criminal prosecution.
- Electronic items, such as laptop computers and cell phones, may be subjected to additional screening. Be prepared to remove your laptop from its travel case so it can be X-rayed separately. Be sure to retrieve your laptops and other personal items you hand over for screening, and ensure that they belong to you.
- Always carry travel documents, medication, jewellery, travellers’ cheques, keys and other valuables in your carry-on luggage.
- Label your luggage, inside and outside, with your name, telephone number. Note: Packing Tips by: Abacus
