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Will all of this really fit...

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Tips For Getting A Lot of Stuff In A Suitcase  I am a chronic over-packer. I don't think there was ever a trip where I brought less than two pieces of luggage   ( I have this one) . After many years of dragging around tons of luggage and paying a lot of overweight baggage fees, I have finally learned how to pack smarter and get more into one suitcase. When you pack smarter you don't have to sacrifice bringing all the items you want due to limited space.  Tip # 1: Roll Your Clothes Rolling your clothes allows you to fit more in, and keep outfit together. This helps you to pack your luggage to full capacity as well as keep your clothes from getting wrinkled. Rolling your clothes may seem stressful at first because many fear that it will stretch out their clothes but its really simple. First you will lay your clothes flat (I like to put outfits together and always put the shirt on the bottom). Then create a two inch pocket at the bottom of your clothes, you can d...
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Don't Forget...

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 The Top Ten Things People Forget & The Ultimate Packing List Have you ever found that after making multiple packing lists you still arrive at your destination missing something you need. These often forgotten items can be costly at your destination, which can act as an unexpected expense in your spending budget really putting a damper on your vacation plans. For this week's post I have created a list of the top ten things people forget to pack so you can check your suitcase one more time before heading on that trip!  1. Rain Jacket- Many people don't think to bring a rain jacket when heading on vacation, but as much as we wish it didn't happen rainy days do happen on vacation. Rain jackets can help you when you least expect it, like when you're standing outside waiting for a shuttle or just walking to dinner, a lightweight rain jacket will take up little room in your suitcase but really save you in a rainy situation.  2. Belt-  A...
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Domestic vs. International travel

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Domestic vs. International Travel  So you read my last blog post and got all excited and about taking a vacation and started the process, then stopped because you couldn’t figure out where would give you the most experience for the best price. Well don’t you worry because this weeks post is all about the positives and negatives about both domestic and international travel in order to narrow down your choices and help you book that dream vacation! Palm Springs 2018 Domestic Travel- domestic travel is when you travel in the United States, or your home country. This travel is usually cheaper and doesn’t require a passport, making it a lot simpler to plan.  Positives:   There are many positives that come with domestic travel. Some of my favorite vacations have been right here in the US. The biggest positive when traveling domestic is that you save so much money on transportation and travel time. Earlier this year, my boyfriend and I traveled to California to...
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Vacationing on a Budget

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Hooray For Vacay Have you every looked through the pages of Pinterest or seen your friend's photos of their tropical vacations on Facebook and thought to yourself, "Wow I wish I could go on a vacation like that".  Well let me tell you, you can! With today's technology its easier than ever! Using apps such as Hopper, and Money's interactive travel map can help you to see prices of different travel expenses for all of your favorite locations.  Here is the travel map that is part of Money's website! Money : Money is an interactive website that can help you see the prices of travel expenses such as food, transportation, and hotels in the areas you are looking at. Websites like these are good because it is often people get to a destination and realize that food is two to three times more expensive than it is in their hometown, and they are stuck eating fast food and not able to taste the cuisine of their destination. Money’s interactive map ca...
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