Honeymoon and Vacation Packing Tips

Trim your wedding planning stress by following some of our honeymoon packing tips and recommendations.

Use Your Itinerary to Pack Your Bags

If you planned out your honeymoon activities, print out a copy of your itinerary and jot down your selected outfits next to each planned event.  I try to do this a week before I depart for a trip so that I have enough time for laundry or the dry cleaners.

When You Pack, Consider “Double-Duty” Clothes

Pack clothes of similar colors and texture so that you can mix-n-match your outfits if needed.

Remember to Pack Items to Protect Your Skin

Remember to pack a hat with a brim, sunscreen, and a pair of sunglasses that offer 99 to 100% UV protection. (That goes for all skin hues. Goodness knows, I suffered from the most painful sunburn earlier this month.)

Remember to Get Organized for Your Trip

Forward your flight, car rental and hotel reservation e-mail confirmations to TripIt.com so that you can retrieve your itinerary anytime via e-mail.  TripIt.com will also provide you with a local weather forecast, maps and driving directions for each day of your trip.

Pack Some Money, Honey

Remember to keep dollar bills available.  You will need them for snack machines, street vendors, and bellman gratuities.

Plan to Share Your Frequent Traveler Points

I save my Frequent Flyer and Hotel Reward Account Numbers in my Blackberry notes.  That allows me the capability to always have those account numbers on hand. I typically need them when I check in at the airport gate and at the hotel front desk.

Plan for Emergencies

Keep a copy of your credit card account numbers and phone numbers in a spot separate from your wallet.  It will be good to have on hand if your wallet is stolen.  I also keep my family’s blood type and known allergies saved in my Blackberry too. Just in case.

Save Your Toiletries for Last

To ensure that I don’t forget any of my toiletries, I pack each item into my toiletry bag immediately after I use them. And, don’t forget to pack your toothbrush! Lord knows, I always do! Ugh!

These Tips Are Great for Your Honeymoon and Vacation Planning

Of course these tips are great when you plan your much needed vacation too!  So, keep this post in your files for future reference.

Love and Soul Always, Kawania

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