As I mentioned in my previous post I am going to Miami this week for a getaway & fashion business. YAY! I so need a vacay in my life. I am not going to lie I am a bit of a procrastinator when it comes to packing, even if it is just for a weekend. Traveling can be a hassle nowadays because there are so many restrictions on what you can or cannot bring with you especially if you are flying by air. I have been traveling on my own since the tender age of 20. Since then I consider myself a master packer when it comes to traveling. The key is only bring what you need not what you just like. So I thought it would be great to share my top necessities that I need whenever I travel .
In the United States you are only allowed to bring two carry on’s on the plane with you. For us ladies that means our purse and another bag. I know for some other countries you are allowed only one carry on per flight. Ladies this means you will have to put your purse in one bag if possible or just check your other bag in as luggage.
Usually when I travel I tend to pack my carry on as my luggage because I hate checking in my luggage. I am the type of person who likes everything with me. I have mastered the art of packing to a science. Here is my check list for a getaway for 5-7 days.
In your Purse
- Passport / State ID
- Health Insurance Card
- Copies of your Passport & State ID
- Debit & Credit Cards
- Boarding Passes
- Cash
- Magazine/ Book
- IPod
- Cell Phone & phone cards
- Eyemask
- Lip Balm
- Medicine ( if needed)
- Chewing Gum ( For your ears) 🙂
Toiletries
- Razors
- Washcloth
- Bar of Soap
- Feminine Products
- Travel size perfume
- Deodorant
- Toothpaste/Toothbrush
- Contact Solution & Case (if needed)
- Sunblock
Undergarments
- Two Neutral color bras
- 5-10 pairs of underwear
- 5 pairs of socks ( depending on weather climate)
Clothing/Shoes/ Accessories
- Two to three pairs of Swimsuits
- Three dresses ( maxi, dressy, & casual)
- Four tops (long or short sleeve depending on climate)
- Two bottoms (jeans or shorts depending on climate)
- Three pairs of shoes (heels, flats, sandals, boots, and sneakers depending on climate)
- 1 Clutch/ small handbag
- Costume Jewelry
- Light jacket or sweater
Hair/Makeup/Miscellaneous
- Comb/ Brush
- Hair Accessories (hair ties, headband, bobby pins, hats etc. )
- Glasses ( if needed)
- Sunglasses
- Bb Cream Foundation
- 2 lipsticks
- Flat iron
- Blush
- Eyebrow Pencil
- Mascara
- Charger
There you have it my ultimate carry on list for when I travel. Hopefully this guideline helps anyone who is planning to travel in the near future. As I mention this only for 5-7 days of traveling. My list is much different for 2 weeks to month travel. J I would love to hear what some of your packing tips are for when you vacation. Feel free to comment below.
Stay Fab,
Ashley Kiyana
Ashley Kiyana 