OUTER/EASY ACCESS POCKET
  • IN WALLET:
    • PHOTO ID
    • MEDICAL ID CARDS
    • TRAVELERS CHECKS/CREDIT & CASH CARDS/CASH
      write down numbers and keep in separate location from cards/checks w/phone numbers in case of loss
    • CALLING CARD
  • PLANE TICKETS/VOUCHERS
  • SUNGLASSES
  • LOCK FOR PACK
  • CAMERA & EXTRA ROLL FILM
  • STUFF TO READ/PUZZLES
    1. a little word seek puzzle book from the checkout lane at the grocery store 2. guidebooks 3. printouts of stuff from the DIG 4. a small novel, etc. **dont' forget a pen
TOILETRIES BAG
  • SHAMPOO
  • CONDITIONER
  • HAIRSPRAY travel sz
  • STYLING PRODUCTS
  • SMALL BRUSH & WET COMB
  • TOOTHPASTE travel sz
  • TOOTHBRUSH w/cap (at drugstores)
  • FLOSS
  • MOUTHWASH travel sz
  • SOAP
    in a "hotel" sized soap box, or a regular sized box.
  • DEODORANT
    I read somewhere that spray deodorant on your feet prevents blisters. (DIG or Travelite?)
  • RAZOR
  • BODY LOTION
  • TRAVEL HAIRDRYER & DIFFUSER
    I use a great diffuser sometimes called a "hot soc". it is a little mesh sock (looks like a small child's mitten w/o a thumb) that fits over the end of your dryer. Can be found at some salons and several beauty supply stores. Takes up NO room!
  • FACIAL WASH & MOISTURIZER
  • RUBBERBANDS/CLIPS FOR HAIR
  • SUNBLOCK & TANNING LOTIONS reapply often! - "waterproof" for waterparks and pools (you will still need to reapply often). Don't underestimate the sun, use correct SPF. A sunburn can really ruin your trip.
  • Q-Tips
  • MEDICATIONS in original containers / VITAMINS
  • ASPRIN / ANTACIDS, ETC...
    with all the junk food, crowds, heat, and lots of walking, you'll need these!
  • BANDAIDS
  • STERILE WIPES
MAKEUP BAG
  • FOUNDATION
  • MASCARA & CURLER
  • EYELINER & SHARPENER
  • CONCEALER
  • LIP PRODUCTS lipstick, chapstick (Bonnie Bell Lip Lix is my fave - for hot weather use one with SPF!), gloss, etc.
  • BROW PENCIL
  • FINGERNAIL CLIPPERS & FILE
  • SMALL MIRROR
    for checking the back of your hair, etc.
CLOTHES/SHOES
  • TEES/TANKS/SHIRTS
  • SHORTS
  • PANTS athletic &/or jeans
  • SUMMER DRESS & SANDALS or SKIRT
    for a nicer dinner
  • UNDERWARE
  • ATHLETIC SOCKS
  • LIGHT JACKET
  • PARKA
  • PJs
  • EXTRA BRA
  • SWIMSUIT
  • BROKEN-IN SUPER-COMFORTABLE WALKING SHOES
  • TEVAS/SANDALS scared of loosing your $60 Tevas? bring cheap flip-flops to walk to the pool and protect your feet
MISC. STUFF...
  • CHEAP JEWELRY
    For heaven's sakes, don't bring any valuable or sentimental items! I'd just be sick over loosing mine. Talk about ruining a trip!
  • SMALL ADDRESS BOOK AND POSTCARD STAMPS
  • TRAVEL ALARM CLOCK
  • TWO LARGE ZIPPER BAGS FOR DIRTY CLOTHES AND WET SWIMSUITS
    bring a third one for your boyfriend's stinky socks!
  • FILM
  • EXTRA CAMERA BATTERY
  • FOOD:
    chewy granola bars travel really well (remove from box to save space), licorice, gum/candy/mints, etc... **please properly dispose of gum. I don't like it stuck to my shoe... do you?
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