Travel & Packing Tips from the Pros

What Should We Take?
SEASON: Spring/Summer/Early Autumn Trip Duration: 7-14 Days			SEASON: Fall/Winter/Early Spring Trip Duration: 7-14 Days
Clothing			Clothing
	3 Pairs long pants (1 dark and 2 light)		4 Pairs long pants (3 casual- 1 dress)
	1 pair long walking shorts		1 Cardigan
	1 Long sleeved blouse		4 Long sleeved shirts/blouses
	2 Polo style shirts		2 Pullover sweaters
	1 Cotton sweater or cardigan		1 Long sleeved cotton turtleneck or undershirt
	1 Short sleeved cotton print or silk shirt		1 Raincoat (lined) or poly/down filled coat
	1 Light weight windbreaker style jacket		2 Scarves
	1 Loose fitting blazer style jackets (great for nights)		1 Pair gloves
	1 Silk scarf

	Folding umbrella (1 per person)		Folding umbrella (1 per person)
	1 Pair tennis or walking shoes		1 Pair tennis or walking shoes
	1 Pair casual loafer style shoes		1 Pair casual loafer style shoes
	1 Pair dress shoes (evening)		1 Pair dress shoes (evening)

At Your Option		At Your Option
	Jeans (great for days in the countryside)		Jeans (great for days in the countryside)
	1 Pair dress pants or skirt(long or short)		1 Pair dress pants or skirt(long or short)
	1 Dress (match with shoes)		1 Dress (match with shoes)
	Swimsuit & cover up		1 Pair cotton stretch pants and matching top (for the plane flight and relaxing in your room)
	1 Pair cotton stretch pants and matching top (for the plane flight and relaxing in your room)		1 Blazer or wool sport coat & tie
	1 Sport coat & tie

Several Things To Remember		Medicine Chest
	Europeans are very casual dressers Casual pants are accepted in most restaurants and theaters. (not jeans) Most of Europe will be considerably cooler than you expect. Try to coordinate your clothes, use scarves or sweaters for variety.		Most people have certain favorite "over the counter" medications for "chills & ills". It is just as easy to get a headache or catch a cold while on vacation as it is at home, so be prepared. Also, don't forget to take enough of the prescription medications that you take on a regular basis, along with a written prescription (you may lose the bottle or need a refill) Here's a list to get you started:
	Overcast and rainy days are quite common so make sure that your outerwear is waterproof as well as warm		Pain Reliever: Aspirin, Tylenol, Ibuprofen Antacid Tablets
	Wear "well broken in" shoes. Most travelers will walk between 5-7 miles per day. If your shoes are uncomfortable, you will be miserable		Pepto Bismol Tablets Cold Remedy Tablets (decongestant & antihistamine
	Limit yourself to 1 suitcase with wheels per person		Mild Laxative Imodium Diarrhea Tablets
	Plan to take a medium sized carry-on bag During the flight this can hold your camera and other valuables. While on your trip it can be used as an overnight bag allowing you to leave the larger suitcase in the trunk of your car or you can place it in a coin/lock luggage locker in the train station.		Several Band-Aids (for blisters etc.) Extra set of contact lenses or glasses along with your prescription

Odds & Ends
	Ziplock bags (various sizes for shoes, swimsuits and leaky bottles.		Extra camera battery (often available but not when you need it)
	Rubber bands and safety pins		Appropriate converter plugs
	Pocket sewing kit		Shoulder tote bag or lightweight day pack
	Extra pen. Pencil, and notepad		Wash-n- Dry towels, bottle/wine/can opener, small spoon/knife/fork
	Deck of cards (great for long plane & train rides)