| Excited about your vacation destination, but in a turmoil | | | | SPF rating is high enough for your skin tone and do not |
| of what to pack? We all know that feeling and if you | | | | use last year's bottle. Sunscreen has, or should, have |
| are like me, it is usually at the last minute. There are so | | | | an expiry date on it as they do not last. Do not be |
| many things to consider these days as there are more | | | | fooled by a cloudy day - slap it on and you will not be |
| and more rules for airline travel, in particular. Here are | | | | sorry. |
| seven (7) tips to think about to help you decide what | | | | 5. When on a cruise check what stops are planned |
| to take. | | | | along the way. A passport is required on international |
| 1. Climate has to be taken into consideration. Whether | | | | waters and when traveling to a foreign country. If you |
| you are holidaying at the beach or in a ski resort, a | | | | are traveling overseas, check whether your passport |
| bathing suit is a must as no matter the destination | | | | is accepted without a visa at your destinations. It would |
| there is always access to a pool, spa or sauna. | | | | be a big disappointment to get turned down at the |
| 2. Shorts, t-shirts and tank tops are common attire | | | | border! |
| around cruise ships, beaches, amusement parks and | | | | 6. Camping requires a lot of preparation, but once you |
| cruise ships during the day, but do not forget to pack | | | | have outlayed the expense for a camping holiday, you |
| something for evening. Often bars, restaurants and | | | | can have plenty more. Camping is one of the most |
| casinos have strict rules regarding attire to be | | | | down-to-earth, rewarding family experiences you can |
| permitted to enter, especially footwear. If you are on a | | | | have. Before you leave, it is a good idea to erect your |
| cruise and plan to dine in the dining room at night, you | | | | tent in the backyard to make sure all the pieces are |
| will need to have evening dress. | | | | accounted for. Many campgrounds are in secluded |
| 3. Raincoats, parkas or umbrellas are a great addition | | | | areas, so a good stock of supplies is essential. |
| to your vacation clothing list. Most amusement parks | | | | 7. A good pair of sports shoes is a must. Whatever |
| are on huge acreage with a lot of walking between | | | | the holiday, you never know when you will be invited to |
| the different rides and shows. On a cruise you will | | | | play tennis, hike up to the top of a hill to enjoy the |
| want to leave the ship for sight-seeing at the various | | | | view, or do a 24 hour tour of a city. |
| stopovers therefore a light parka or fold-up umbrella is | | | | If you forget to bring along certain supplies or |
| ideal to carry with you. An umbrella or jacket with | | | | essentials you can purchase them. However, the |
| hood is a must when camping, especially when you | | | | downside to purchasing items at your destination is |
| have to use the kitchen, bathroom and washing | | | | price. Many popular vacation destinations have inflated |
| facilities which can be some distance from your | | | | prices. |
| campsite. | | | | Take your time with preparation and if you are |
| 4. Sunscreen is a must as a bad dose of sunburn can | | | | restricted with the amount of luggage you can take, |
| ruin your holiday and essential y on a beach or cruise | | | | here is a tip to make more room - roll your clothes up |
| ship vacation and when you are walking around an | | | | instead of lying flat. You will be surprised at how much |
| amusement park. Read the labels and make sure the | | | | more you can fit into your bag. |