Wednesday, December 5, 2012

How to Pack a Bag or Suitcase Efficiently

You think you know...but you have no idea. Ok, maaaaybe it's not that serious but we wanted to share some tips we stumbled upon in our internet travels on how to pack your bags. This was found on wikihow.com. Link is at the bottom of this post. We hope you find this helpful!

Packing for a trip is easy when you plan ahead by following the tips given below. Remember to pack according to the weather, location and activities planned. Be sure to include toiletries, medications and valuables such as jewelery in a separate traveling case which you can stow away in an overhead cabin.

1. Check out the weather at your destination(s) before you go. Is it going to rain? Pack a rain suit or something that can get wet and dry quickly. If it is going to be hot, pack shorts. Don't forget: Do you need a bathing suit or swim clothes?

2. Plan each day in advance. This will help you decide how many pieces of clothing to take. Too much and you will regret carrying everything.Remember you can always buy a cheap t-shirt or a pair of shorts at your destination. You will regret it if you pack too much, but if you pack too little you can always compensate for it. Remember probably every town you have ever been in has had a laundromat.


3. Pack several lightweight layers. This will work well for both hot and cold weather, as you can add more if you're too cold, and take some off if you're too hot.

4. If you have limited space, do not roll your shirts, pants, etc. Instead, fold your shirts into squares. Better yet, stack them. In the space you could fit about 3-4 rolled t-shirts, you could fit 5-6 stacked shirts (depending on your suitcase size).

5. Stuff your socks inside your shoes if there is no other room for them. If you have any other small trinkets, you can put that in your shoes, too.

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6 Line the inside of the bag with your t-shirts. This will help distribute the contents.


7 Pack fragile items in the center of your case. This way, they are less likely to be broken. If possible, don't bring anything fragile.


8. Put dress shirts on top so that you can remove them easily for hanging and ironing.
9. Put shoes in a plastic grocery bag. This is so that after you wear them, you can put them away without damaging any other items or making them dirty.


10. Fit the underwear and socks down the sides once the case is full. This will make sure that you don't fill up valuable space in the middle.


Again, this info is found at http://www.wikihow.com/Image:Pack-a-Bag-or-Suitcase-Efficiently-Step-10.jpg
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Monday, November 12, 2012

14 Clever Travel Hacks To Make Your Trip Awesome

Hacks aren't worth anything unless you can put them to great use. So the next time you take a trip, make sure you try one these awesome travel life-hacks. And to ease the stress of your future extended stays, make sure it's a Residence Inn By Marriott.

1. Use a medicine organizer to store small earrings or rings

Use a medicine organizer to store small earrings or rings

2. Safely pack your razor with a binder clip

Safely pack your razor with a binder clip

3. Store necklaces in a straw to keep them from getting tangled in your suitcase

Store necklaces in a straw to keep them from getting tangled in your suitcase

4. Roll silk scarves around empty paper towel holder for no wrinkles

Roll silk scarves around empty paper towel holder for no wrinkles

5. Use straws to bring small amounts of liquid with you

Use straws to bring small amounts of liquid with you
Cut and burn the edges to make tiny sealed containers for things you may not need a lot of.

6. Lip balm serves double duty as cuticle moisturizer

Lip balm serves double duty as cuticle moisturizer

7. Sticking a dryer sheet among clothes in a suitcase will keep your clothes smelling fresh

Sticking a dryer sheet among clothes in a suitcase will keep your clothes smelling fresh

8. Attach your keys and money to a binder clip and attach it to your belt for on the go shopping or for a night out on the town

Attach your keys and money to a binder clip and attach it to your belt for on the go shopping or for a night out on the town

9. Use a pot holder to pack a hair straightener

Use a pot holder to pack a hair straightener

10. Use an empty tube of chapstick as a secret hiding spot for cash and other valuables

Use an empty tube of chapstick as a secret hiding spot for cash and other valuables

11. Use a Tic Tac case to store bobby pins

Use a Tic Tac case to store bobby pins

12. A hard plastic soap case is the perfect size to protect a camera stashed in a carry-on bag

A hard plastic soap case is the perfect size to protect a camera stashed in a carry-on bag

13. Use a button to keep earrings together while traveling

Use a button to keep earrings together while traveling

14. Hole punch & O-ring to keep track of business cards

Hole punch & O-ring to keep track of business cards


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