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Whether you are packing for a weekend getaway or two weeks in Europe, you’ll need a smart packing strategy. Overpacking can put a real damper on your vacation. A good plan and a well packed suitcase will go a long way to ensure a successful trip. Below are some of my favorite travel packing tips, along with exciting news about the Atlantic Luggage sweepstakes.
Atlantic Luggage is hosting a Trip to Orlando Florida Sweepstakes, giving you the opportunity to win a family trip for 4 to Orlando! The trip includes round-trip airfare for four, 3 nights of hotel stay, four two-day admission passes to 34 of Orlando’s best attractions, $150 spending money and 4 carry-on pieces of Atlantic luggage.
Travel Packing Tips and Tricks
Use really good luggage. The first rule of travel packing is to have really good luggage. I can’t stress enough the importance of having a great suitcase – something that is lightweight, durable and has 360-degree spinners. Atlantic Luggage sent me an Atlantic Ultra LITE 3 lightweight spinner to review. It is perfect for family travel. Making a financial investment in a piece of luggage can be hard to do when you are already spending big bucks on transportation, lodging and excursions. I love that the Atlantic Ultra LITE 3 collection offers quality, lightweight luggage at affordable prices.
Atlantic Luggage really knows what they are doing when it comes to making great, affordable luggage. They have been pioneering great luggage since 1919, making family traveling easier with their lightweight, versatile and affordable luggage collections. With a range of varieties in color, style and features, Atlantic Luggage makes packing for family trips easier no matter where the destination.
The piece I received is the perfect carry-on suitcase. Made of a lightweight, durable material and with durable crash protection like protective wheel housings, skid guard and molded rubber corner guards, I know my belongings will be kept safe – even when checked. I also love the four 360-degree spinning wheels.
The turquoise color is gorgeous and easy to spot on a baggage carousel!
You will be amazed how much you can fit into each piece from Atlantic Luggage, ridding you of the hassle of multiple pieces of luggage to carry or to worry about in the airport. Atlantic Luggage has innovative features such as the Link2Go™ system, which allows you to connect multiple pieces of luggage for easy one handed rolling.
Plan well. An equally important rule to packing is to plan well and always make a list. A lot of people forget this step and it can save you from overpacking, and from forgetting necessities. Find out what the weather will be like. Consider how long your items will last you, and if you’ll have access to laundry.
Roll your clothes. There are differing opinions on this, but in my experience rolling works best. You can fit more into the suitcase and will have fewer wrinkles. For longer trips when I am packing a lot of clothes, I will put the rolled clothing into packing cubes to keep it all more organized.
Use plastic wrap to stop your jewelry from tangling. Place your necklaces onto a strip of plastic wrap then top it with another piece of equal size. This travel packing tip is one of my faves! Also, you can use a pill bottle to store smaller items like earrings and rings.
Store shoes in shower caps. Whether your goal is to keep your clothes clean or protecting your favorite shoes, a shower cap will do the trick. Many hotels provide complimentary shower caps. I take them home with me just for this purpose.
Use the inside of your shoe for storage. Place your socks and other small items inside of shoes to save space. The shoe will even provide a protective barrier for delicate items. Prevent leakage. When packing toiletries, prevent leaks by removing the cap on your liquids, putting plastic wrap over the opening and then replacing the cap.
Keep it fresh. Lastly, toss a dryer sheet into your suitcase to help clothes stay fresh.
What are some of your travel packing tips?
Enter to win a trip for 4 to Orlando!
Atlantic Luggage is running an amazing sweepstakes where you have the opportunity to win a family trip for four to Orlando! The trip includes round-trip airfare for four, 3 nights of hotel stay, four two-day admission passes to 34 of Orlando’s best attractions, $150 spending money and 4 carry-on pieces of Atlantic luggage.
In addition to the wonderful Atlantic Luggage sweepstakes, I have a chance for one of my blog readers to win a 3-piece set of Atlantic Ultra Lite 3 Luggage! How awesome is that?!
These are some good traveling tips. I love that shade of blue on your luggage. It looks well made and like it will last the test of time.
These are great packing tips. I will have to use them for my trip this weekend. I am a terrible packer.
I’ve never heard of the plastic wrap trick for jewelry, I will definitely have to remember that one!
These are some great tips which is going to be so much helpful for me as I do the packing stuff for my Husband. The turquoise suitcase looks amazing & looks comfortable as well. I wish I could win that family trip!
I have always loved seahorses since I was little, so I am love with the zipper pulls on this luggage! I know I am such a dork right? LOL
I entered to win both giveaways, fingers crossed, thanks for sharing!
I love the aqua color of the luggage. I never thought of storing shoes in shower caps, genius!
This luggage looks great! I love the color!
I’m in love with the color of that suitcase! Thanks so much for these great packing tips!
Packing always turns stressful for me so thanks for these tips!
I LOVE that suitcase! What a beautiful blue!!! Thanks for all the tips, I hate packing lol