In packing for a vacation, there are several things to be considered, such as the length of your trip, the weather condition of your destination, the clothing needed for varying events/outings, etc. With all these in mind, the fourteen (14) tips for packing for a vacation are: 1. Carry absolute essentials in your carry-on and decide whether you will be checking in a bag. In cases where there is a layover, there is a high chance that your checked bag may be misplaced in connecting fights (in most cases it will be recovered with some time). In light of this, if there is a layover make sure your carry-on has your absolute necessary items including a few pieces of change of clothing. 2. Identify and carry pieces of clothing that can do double duty and that suits the weather condition. Double duty clothing includes quick-drying clothes and underwear, multi-use wraps, wrinkle-resistant shirts, compressible jackets, and athleisure wear that is comfortable and stylish for traveling. If it's a cold climate, suitable winter coats, and jackets should be packed. 3. Create a packing list with the length of the trip in mind. 4. Pack a laundry kit if you plan on doing laundry on your vacation 5. Bring necessary accessories such as a money belt, scarf, and day bag for souvenirs. 6. Pack theft-proof clothing especially for countries with high incidences of pick pocketing. DOWNLOAD THE PDF VERSION OF THE TRAVEL VIRGIN'S VACATION PACKING LIST PRINTABLE 7. Identify trip specific items/gears to pack. If you are packing for a cruise, then you may want to carry seasickness medication and remedies, formal wear, etc. If you plan to go to the beach, then swimwear would be necessary. If you are planning to go on tours, make sure you research the type of gears you may need for your tour e.g. hiking boots. If you are going to tropical locations, then cool clothing and devices should be packed. 8. Use packing cubes or compression packs to keep your things organized. 9. Pack neutral colored clothing items as they are more versatile and can be worn more than once. 10. Carry essential toiletries and medication in your carry-on luggage and not your checked-in luggage. These include items such as medication, contacts, and items that may be hard to or time-consuming. 12. Pack the following valuable items in your carry-on: passport, visa, Identification card, valuables, house keys, camera, laptop and/or tablet, phone with waterproof casing, pen, glasses notebook, cash, credit/atm cards, electronic adapters, and itinerary. DOWNLOAD THE PDF VERSION OF THE TRAVEL VIRGIN'S VACATION PACKING LIST PRINTABLE 13. Print a copy of your important documents and also save an electronic copy that can be accessed via the internet, in case of emergencies. 14. Carry comfort items such as travel pillows, blankets, and an empty bottle of water for filling up after security check-in.