How to Pack for Spring Break
How to Pack for Spring Break
Spring Break is less than a few weeks away- time to get organized! Be sure to check your airline’s website to check bag height/weight allowances and any other regulations before you begin packing. You can also check TSA’s page for general travel information. (TSA 3 oz rule: https://www.tsa.gov) Be sure to leave a Xerox copy of your passport with someone you trust in case yours is lost/stolen. Also, e-mail yourself a copy for safe keeping.
When traveling internationally you are generally allowed to have one suitcase to check, one carry-on bag and one personal item. You can actually fit quite a bit in to a carry-on bag (make sure you also check the weight/height specs). I usually pack my carry-on full of the items I would not be able to function without if my bag was *fingers crossed* lost. Check out the following list of what to pack in each of your 3 bags.
This is a bag you can use as your “personal item”
Carry on/Personal Item:
Passport
Wallet
Credit cards
Cash
Headphones
*Have extra room? Cram anything that won’t fit in to your luggage bag in here
What to Pack in Your Carry-on Bag
Carry-on (larger):
Cell phone charger
Magazine or other reading material
Laptop/Ipad/Kindle
A few snack-chips, cookies, trail mix. Pack something, you will get hungry on the plane and keep the leftovers for your room.
Sunglasses (pack a few, you will lose them)
Pair of flip flops:
1 full change of clothes just in case of a lost bag.
1 bathing suit- throw this on and head to the beach if you arrive before room check-in
Towel- this can also double as a blanket/head rest/pillow for uncomfortable plane rides. If you plan on taking a nap try to get the window seat, it will be almost impossible in the middle seat.
Medication- anything you need to take on a daily basis. Make sure the medicine is in the original prescription bottle.
Camera- not your cell phone
Aspirin/Motrin (Ibuprofen)
*Have extra room? Cram anything that won’t fit in to your luggage bag in here
What to Pack in Your Suitcase for Spring Break
Bag Check Bound Suitcase:
*Roll your clothes. This method is best for saving space and reducing wrinkles.Sun block (multiple) – you don’t want to wind up paying 24$ for a can of sunscreen that would have cost 7$ at Target.
ALL of your bathing suits- most of your time will be spent on the beach
Insect repellant- at night insects begin to bite
A nice outfit
Sweater/hoodie/cardigan/sweater
Foldable tote bag/wristlet
Ziploc bags
Fedora/baseball Hat
Packing smart will eliminate Spring Break stress, leaving more time to party! Have a great Spring Break and we will see you all there! Party Packages and last minute packages are still available! Don’t miss out on Spring Break 2013. Did I forget anything? Leave a comment below with your must have items for spring break