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What to Pack
The age-old problem - one of you over-packs and the other has to help carry.
A good solution is to agree early on that you carry what you pack.
This not only cuts down on arguments but is also gentler on your back!
Here are a few tips for scaling down the bulk:
Find out the temperature and the climate of your destination for both day and night and pack accordingly.
(A travel agent should be able to tell you.)
Select two basic colours for your clothes and take separates that mix and match.
If an item doesn't go with at least two others, leave it behind.
Pack accessories. Use them to change the mood or style of your outfits and add a bit of colour.
Don't pack clothes, which wrinkle easily. This means leaving linens, silks, and some 100% cottons behind:
instead, opt for wools, cotton blends and synthetic materials.
To avoid wrinkles, wrap your clothes in tissue paper.
Your local dry cleaner might give it to you free if you ask nicely.
Let clothes do double duty. For example, stuff shoes inside socks for added protection of good leather or stuff rolled socks inside shoes to help them keep their shape.
Use zip lock bags to keep cologne, shampoo, suntan oil, makeup, etc. from spoiling your clothes while in transit.
Don't forget essential items (such as umbrella, sunscreen, sunglasses) and recreational items (Walkman, books, cards,
tennis racket, etc.)
A secret borrowed from airhostesses is to pack clothes as flat as possible - the roll theory is out.
Bring a lightweight duffle bag for those purchases you make while you're away.
In your hand luggage pack any medication, a few personal items and a change of clothes in case your luggage goes astray.
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