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The holidays are over and a surge of travel plans have taken place! Readers are excitedly emailing me about their trips for the new year so I thought I’d share a few ideas on how to start packing for vacation. Are you planning a trip to Europe for the summer, South America, Asia? Read on to find out my tips!

What To Do After You’ve Booked Your trip

Rest assured we’ve got you covered. Breathe in and relax. Here are the first steps you’ll want to take after booking a flight. This is how to start packing for vacation.

Research

You may be ready and excited to shop for your upcoming vacation but first you have to do the groundwork and research your trip before you shop. Find out local customs and verify the average weather forecast. Know before you go.

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Packing lists

Check out our international packing lists! We’ve got a large resource of packing tips for destinations all over the world.

TRAVEL FASHION TIP: Try not to shop too far in advance before a trip. 4-8 weeks is the earliest so you can account for fluctuations in weight, changes in travel plans, or unplanned activities. These are some of our the best online shopping sites.

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Capsule Wardrobe

After you’ve chosen the most relevant list, start your capsule wardrobe wardrobe planning here. You may want to read additional information on Pack Light Stylishly. This is what sets apart the pros from the novices – the ability to pack light and pack right too.

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Toiletries and Makeup

Depending on how soon you plan to travel, start paying attention to how much beauty products you use every week. By making note of the quantity you actually use you can pack toiletries accurately and accordingly.

TRAVEL BEAUTY TIP: Empty liquids like foundation, concealer, leave in conditioner and even makeup sticks into smaller containers such as eye shadow pots and refillable plastic bottles. This helps you minimize space, lessen weight, and you only pack what you need!

Here are a few toiletry bag ideas to keep you nice and organized.

Choose Luggage

Take a look at our suitcase and backpack guides to learn how to choose the best ones. What type will you need for your trip? If you’re new to traveling carry-on only, you have to watch this video tutorial. It will change the way you look at packing!

Here’s a hint: Wheels are great for smooth sidewalks and backpacks are great for dirt roads and cobblestones. Always choose a carry-on size! Here’s why.

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Just Booked a Trip? This is How to Start Packing for Vacation