It is time, the world has changed and whether or not you agree with the policy you simply cannot win.
Packing is pivotal. Forget an essential item and you're left disappointed and scrambling to find the nearest store in your destination. So we thought it best to revisit the most basic -- and most useful -- packing rules.
Travel may not carry the glamour of days gone by, but by trying to make a flight more comfortable we've ended up ruining any of the magic that was left in flying.
I can appreciate a child who loves a character and wants to dress accordingly, but what I will never understand is the adult couple who is dressed in matching Disney attire.
I admit it: I might have an addiction to free, hotel-provided amenities.
My family and I just took a two-week vacation to visit relatives in Norway. My husband and I have two small children, and traveling for us used to look like the Ringling Brothers were coming to town, complete with the three-ring circus. This year, I was determined to do things differently, and if I could, pack only carry-on luggage. I succeeded, and what I discovered surprised me.
I let my husband take care of the baggage claim duties. This, I believe, is the moment that changed everything.
We all suffer from the panic of packing, but follow these directions and you will simplify the task and have better results. In other words, you will have everything you need when you arrive!
