Holiday Trips and Vacations is always a breath of fresh air. You can plan according to your preference of seasons- summer, winter etc. However, to pack for a trip is another head-spinning job specially when it is for a week trip, sometimes you end up packing way too much or vice versa and sometimes forgetting essentials. So here are some go-to travel tips pack for your summer trip!
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Checking the weather
Temperature in Summer can varies according to different region or places. So check the weather of the place you are travelling to as it makes the packing list a lot easier for the trip. From trying to pack clothes to gathering of essentials all depends on the weather, even if its for a week trip during summer or longer than that.
Types of Bags/Luggage for packing
Less is more is the phrase you need to keep in mind when it is only for a week trip. If you are going for a solo female trip you just need medium hand luggage and a small backpack for your most needed essentials- as your phone, purse, sunglasses, water bottle, sanitiser.
Plan your activities
Visualising and planning activities for your trip will help in packing things. Imagine what will be your everyday looks, what you want to wear in every activities you plan on doing during the trip. Thus, lessening the weight of your baggage and avoiding packing too much.
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Assembling wardrobe and accessories to avoid over packing
Summer travel is a bonus from packing bulky, weighted cold weather things and save space for light summer items however only pack things which can be worn with the rest of your wardrobe.
- For example if you are taking a dress make sure to pick the right shoes to pair with.
- Be mindful when packing accessories. Choose the colour and design that goes with your outfit.
- Not forgetting the type of footwear for the planned activities. For beach you’ll need flip flop/sandal. For sight seeing you’ll need sneakers/sandals. For fancier events you’ll need a pair of heels too.
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Clothing and accessories
Some must-have clothes and accessories to pack for your summer trip include:
- 2-3 pair of shorts or pants
- 3-4 tank tops or tees
- a light jacket or a heavy jacket (depending on the place you’re travelling to)
- 2 pair of swimsuits/trunk (if your summer travel destination is to the beach)
- a dress/ formal for a night out or for a fancier event or of you are going out to a nicer restaurant.
- Scarves, sunhat, sunglasses, belts ( pick according to the outfit you wear or to save space you can opt for buying them as souvenirs for your summer travel).
- 4-5 pairs of panties/underwear, 3-4 bras/undershirts (a strapless bra if needed for any of your outfits). If you have limited packing space take fewer pairs and plan on washing dirty clothes.
- a pair of sleep-in dresses (If you are a person who is not comfortable in sleeping without nighty wears)
- jewelleries (jewellery is always an option to take however be mindful not to bring anything extremely expensive in case it gets stolen or lost).
Footwear
As the famous saying “Good shoes take you good place” you need to plan your footwear carefully. So choose comfortable shoes (preferably a sneaker if you are walking or sightseeing), a pair of dress shoe/sandals/formal shoe that goes well with your outfit (if you are attending an event or a nice restaurant), flip-flop/sandals for the beach. The fewer the pair of shoes you take, the lighter your baggage will be. To save more space for your luggage wear your bulkiest pair of shoe while traveling.
Toiletries
Take your necessary toiletries for your trip. If possible try to use travel-size containers and fill them otherwise to take the original container will eat up the space in your luggage. And you can even opt not to bring those toiletries that are provided by the hotel to lighten your baggage (if you’re planning to spend your vacation in hotels). Items to remember include toothbrush/toothpaste, contact lens solution, sanitizers, styling products, face wash, face lotion, deodorant, perfume, monthly ‘lady’ items( if you’re a female traveller), razors/shaving cream, female hygiene products, tweezer.
Cosmetics
Caring and pampering yourself should be an activity to be included in your trip. Products to be carried along include Hairspray, sunscreen ( 150 SPF or more If you are spending your days at the beach), lip gloss/balm with SPF, perfumes, face toner, face moisturisers, sheets of face mask, travel brush, power der, lipstick (choose a colour that goes with your outfit), make-up remover.
Medicine
If you are on medication or if you have allergy to certain foods or if you are a person whose health is easily affected by changes in weather or environment don’t forget to pack your necessary medicines. Refill/buy any medicine you need a day before you travel and carry the prescription/ medicine list with you in case of emergency.
Electronics/gadgets
Gadgets is a great accompaniment for travelling. Items to remember to pack for your trip include a portable charger, headphones/earbuds, camera, e-book reader (if you don’t like to bring books), voltage adapter (all of them will not be needed however think and planned carefully about what you need for a week trip.
Documents
Some most necessary documents to carry while traveling includes: a passport or any ID cards, credit cards/debit cards/ATM, and insurance card.
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Some tips to remember:
- Opt for Cube size bags as it consume less space.
- Luggage/bags with wheels is easier for travelling.
- Always pack your heavy items at the bottom of your luggage
- For packing rolling your clothes instead of folding them will give enough space for your packing.
- Use shoe covers so that it will help protect your clothes from stains.
Making memories and enjoying is a part of living life so take a break take a vacation and make the best of it. Hope these were helpful tips for you from the struggle to pack for a week’s summer trip. All the best for the trip enjoy!
