I went to a conference in Arkansas a couple of years ago, and as I was rerouted when there was an issue with the plane, my luggage didn't get on the new plane with me. Having a tote bag you can pack in your luggage and fill right before your cruise is the best way to go. I use my Tumi backpack and it carries everything I need for the flight.

This way, you can head to the pool and enjoy yourself and not worry about having what you need. This means that for your next beach vacation, you will want to pack a those same things you'd pack for a cruise day bag. Usually, is your luggage is lost, it will be delivered later in the day or early the next morning. It's not a bad idea to make up a day bag to carry with you when you're flying, too. When my husband and I went to Europe last year for the Viking Romantic Danube Cruise, we were rerouted and our luggage didn't arrive for three days.įortunately, we did have a day bag, and the Viking Cruises team laundered our clothes every day, even when we returned back to the ship late! Having that luxury when traveling is rare! On cruises, you should always have a day bag as you probably won't get your luggage until sometime in the evening.įor example, you'll want to have your bathing suit, a cover-up, medications, toiletries, and anything else you would need before your luggage arrives. In case you aren't familiar with the term, a day bag is just a smaller duffel or suitcase for the day and maybe one night. Otherwise, we'd be hauling our big suitcases in and out of the hotel for one night! What this meant is that we would have our suitcases packed for Puerto Rico, but we would also need a day bag for Orlando.

We took a family vacation a few years ago and as my nieces were going to be in Orlando the day before we left, we drove over and spent the day with them so they could have a cousin slumber party with my girls. Traveling is so much fun, but it can also be stressful. These packing lists have saved me so much worry over the years. Part of my packing routine is using a printable list myself! Yes, I actually print one out! I do- but these list are the reason why! When I don't go through my list, I end up worrying all the way to the airport and inevitably forget something. You may think because I travel so much that I have it down to a science.

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