Time to start organizing!!

So I came across this nice little site that had some ideas about packing...I am one of those crazy people who will pack everything because "you never know what you may need"...

 

 

Now granted the First Aid items are a given but do I really need to bring all my electronics??  Of course!  What will I be doing at the airports!!

 

 

Here's some of the things I'll need to pack!!!

 CARRY ON LUGGAGE 

• Passport – (Make a copy and keep separate; also leave copy at home)
• Drivers License –(Make a copy and keep separate; also leave copy at home)
• Tickets (or other document from Travel guide)
• Credit Cards & Enough US Dollars to Cover Two Nights Lodging (remember to call each ATM & credit card company and tell them you are traveling overseas…otherwise, your card might be suspended for “suspicious activity”)
• Medicines – Allergy/Headache/Pain - stored in original, labeled containers.
• Folding Cane/Seat
• Light Jacket or Sweater - in case it’s cold on the plane
• Extra clothes – for overnight travel
• Travel Socks – for improved circulation
• 1-Quart Ziploc Bag – for liquids…they’re charging for Ziploc bags at Dublin Airport now
• Toiletries, Deodorant, Wet Wipes, Waterless Toothbrush/paste
• Gum, Mints, Granola Bar, Nuts or other snack – FYI, liquids will not be allowed past security…except in checked bags.
• Emergency List – includes US & Irish contact numbers, credit card numbers with customer service contact numbers.
• Duty Free Purchases – that may need to be carried
• Kindle – this is where books and music come in handy
• Cameras, Charger & Extra Memory Cards
• Netbook, Charger & Adapter
• CrossStitch, needles/thread cutter
• Ear Plugs or Noise-Canceling Headphones

CHECKED LUGGAGE

• Clothing – Pajamas, pants, blouses, undergarments, socks, dinner outfit
• Glasses/Contact Lenses (2^nd pair for emergency!)
• Toiletry Kit – Medications – First Aid
• Copy of emergency information / passport/ID
• Adapters
• Hooded Weather-Proof Jacket
• Rain Poncho – disposable kind
• Hat/Visor
• Spare Set of Comfy Shoes
• Flip Flops
• XL Zip Lock bags for wet items
• Laundry Tote – folds to the size of a deck of cards
• Extra Tote Bag for gifts
• Gifts for the Relatives

There really there are only FOUR things that you absolutely can’t travel without: Passport, Credit Cards, Drivers License and Medicines & Prescriptions. Anything else can be replaced!