| What kind of suitcases, what packing methods? | | | | Shorts if expecting warm weather. Pull over |
| What you need to know is what to pack! When | | | | sweater. A swim suit. Underwear for five days. |
| you're getting ready for your trip, the best thing | | | | Two pairs of shoes and three or four pairs of |
| to do is to start a packing list. | | | | socks. |
| What you need to put on that list will depend on | | | | You really don't need many more clothes than |
| your destination and your travel style. I mean, if | | | | that. Who cares if you wear the same things |
| you're going to a tropical country, what you'll need | | | | over and over... you're on the move... you will |
| to pack will be completely different from if you're | | | | never see most of these people again. Wash |
| going to Antarctica.... though it might surprise you | | | | things out as you travel. Try to find fabrics that |
| that we'd recommend a swimsuit in either case. | | | | drip dry well. |
| You'd always take a swimsuit to a tropical beach, | | | | What to pack beyond your clothes? Prescription |
| but there are hot springs on Deception Island in | | | | medications... enough for your trip and a few days |
| the Antarctic Peninsula where you can swim... and | | | | extra. Deodorant, aspirin, antacids and cold tablets. |
| who wouldn't want bragging rights about | | | | Toothpaste and toothbrushes. Shampoo and |
| swimming in Antarctica! | | | | necessary cosmetics. |
| So are you going to be touring cities or going on | | | | Sunglasses and sunscreen. A wide brimmed hat if |
| safari; getting pampered at a spa or visiting a | | | | you will be in the sun, and an umbrella in case of |
| dude ranch? You can pack light in any case, you | | | | rain. And insect repellent if needed. |
| just need to adjust your wardrobe. If you're | | | | A travel alarm clock is always useful. A small day |
| going on a scuba diving trip and taking your own | | | | pack can give you room to expand once your |
| equipment... well, you probably know what you | | | | arrive. Take a camera with plenty of batteries or |
| need to take... and that you won't be packing light! | | | | a charger. Maybe binoculars. A curling iron for |
| It takes some planning to pack with today's | | | | women, a razor for men.... and adaptors for those |
| security alerts, but if you can pack everything in | | | | funny foreign plugs. |
| carry-on luggage, you can avoid airline baggage | | | | We always advise to think carefully before you |
| fees. | | | | carry a lot of electronics. If you're busy touring |
| For women, here's what I take.... some | | | | around, you may not have time to use that |
| combination of five long and short sleeved blouses | | | | laptop computer much... and do you really want to |
| depending on the climate of our destination. Two | | | | carry it? Check to see if your cell phone even |
| pairs of slacks and one skirt for dress up. A light | | | | works where you're going.... or if it does, if you |
| pull over sweater and an outer sweater. One | | | | can afford to use it! |
| nightgown, underwear for 5 days and a swimsuit. | | | | Deciding what to pack isn't hard... most people |
| Two pairs of shoes and three or four pairs of | | | | need to concentrate on what NOT to pack. Make |
| socks. | | | | your packing list... then stick with it. If there is |
| For men... again, some combination of five long | | | | something you really do forget to pack... you can |
| and short sleeved shirts. Two pairs of long pants. | | | | probably get it there. |