{"id":1023,"date":"2010-05-18T22:13:00","date_gmt":"2010-05-18T22:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog-1199783855.us-west-2.elb.amazonaws.com\/blog\/2010\/05\/18\/packing-tips-for-your-timeshare-vacation\/"},"modified":"2010-05-18T22:13:00","modified_gmt":"2010-05-18T22:13:00","slug":"packing-tips-for-your-timeshare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/blog\/2010\/05\/18\/packing-tips-for-your-timeshare\/","title":{"rendered":"Packing Tips for your Timeshare Vacation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Packing Tips is a hot topic right now, so says flight attendant <a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/heather_poole\">@Heather_Poole<\/a> in Twitter, and she should know. The airlines are tacking on more and more extra fees, many related to the bags &#8211; size, weight, checked, carry-on. This is one aspect of extra fees that you, the airline traveler, can control to some extent. As you plan your <a href=\"http:\/\/www.redweek.com\/\">timeshare <\/a>vacation, take some packing tips from the experts. Consider &#8220;Packing Light&#8221; and doing it all with one carry on bag. Savvy travelers say it can be done.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Make a list. Check it twice. Then cross off at least half of it.<\/b> <br \/>A lot of items that we think are essential are simply not, and a lot of other items can be purchased at your destination.\n<p>Plan your outfits around your shoes, and pack only one pair (probably your good shoes for going out to dinner or the theater). Pack flip-flops only if you really have the space &#8211; otherwise they can be bought inexpensively at any Wal-Mart type store at your destination.  <\/p>\n<p>Mix and Match. In other words, 4 pieces of clothing should yield 8 outfits. For example, every shirt should match at least two pairs of pants; every pair of shorts should match at least two tops.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><b>Stuff that bag.<\/b><br \/>Use the space inside your packed shoes to stuff socks and underwear. Since you&#8217;re cramming a lot of clothing into one bag, the new &#8220;in&#8221; way of packing basically wrinkle-free is called &#8220;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.onebag.com\/pack.html\">bundle wrapping<\/a>.&#8221;<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><b>Let your body work for you.<\/b><br \/>Wear your bulkiest shoes on the plane, such as tennis shoes or hiking boots. You&#8217;ll want to take a sweater or hoodie, and maybe even a coat. Get creative &#8211; You can wear the coat, and tie the sweater around your waist, or wear the hoodie and carry the coat &#8211; getting both on the plane without taking up packing space.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><b>Time to buy a new bag?<\/b><br \/>Some airlines are now charging a fee for the roller-type carry-on luggage. Check with your airline. And consider using a 22-inch soft-sided bag.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Make &#8220;Pack Light&#8221; your mantra. Not only will you save money from extra fees, but you&#8217;ll feel truly liberated by taking the &#8220;lug&#8221; out of all that luggage. Your <a href=\"http:\/\/www.redweek.com\/timeshare-rentals\">timeshare rental<\/a> is your friend in this endeavor, with washers and dryers and irons and complimentary shampoos to help out.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Packing Tips is a hot topic right now, so says flight attendant @Heather_Poole in Twitter, and she should know. The airlines are tacking on more and more extra fees, many related to the bags &#8211; size, weight, checked, carry-on. 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