All About Cruises - Helpful Hints

Wherever you're going on your cruise vacation, you can't get away from the chore of packing. But just as you can learn more about your destination from guide books and ALL ABOUT CRUISES, these hints can help you simplify this unavoidable task of packing. Here are some of our favorite packing tips......

Hangin' out on the road

For shirts, dresses and other garments you normally hang up; pack them with a thin wire hanger. Gently push the hanger down into the garment until only the hook is showing at the neck. (You might want to wrap a tissue around the hanger hook to protect delicate garments). The when you unpack, simply pop the hanger out. You save time by not taking clothes on and off hangers and you always have enough hangers on your trip.

Be prepared

Pack a self-closing plastic bag with supplies: bandaids, aspirin, cottonballs, safety pins, a pack of gum (eases ear popping when flying) and extra tissues. If you run out, these items can always be purchased on the ship.

Small items

Pack small, multiple items like underwear and socks in clear, self-closing bags, preventing these items from working their way to the bottom. Remember to squeeze the air out of the bags before closing them.

A handy snippet

Always carry a small pair of nail scissors (but not in your carryon bag for flying). Comes in handy for trimming loose threads on your clothes.

Ties without wrinkles

Hold the end with the narrow point in the palm of your hand. Roll the tie around your hand (removing the thumb after the first "wind"). Pack the rolled up tie, making sure wide end isn't bent to loose.

Packing everything else and the sock solution

Pack everything in plastic and you will never have wrinkles. Place the garment inside a plastic bag (dry cleaner is a good source) and then fold it up so the folds are in the plastic. Stuff socks into the shoes you are packing. Gives you more room for packing and prevents shoes from being crushed. Then pack shoes in plastic bags so clothes stay clean.

Souvenirs

Always remember to pack an extra small bag or carry on in your suitcase. You will want to use this to pack all of those wonderful items you just purchased.

Travelers beware!!!

Use your office address on luggage tags. It's safer than using your home address.

Bon voyage!!!!!

We hope that these hints will help make your cruise vacation the best ever!!!!


	Wherever you're going on your cruise vacation, you can't get away from the chore of packing. But just as you can learn more about your destination from guide books and ALL ABOUT CRUISES, these hints can help you simplify this unavoidable task of packing. Here are some of our favorite packing tips...... Hangin' out on the road For shirts, dresses and other garments you normally hang up; pack them with a thin wire hanger. Gently push the hanger down into the garment until only the hook is showing at the neck. (You might want to wrap a tissue around the hanger hook to protect delicate garments). The when you unpack, simply pop the hanger out. You save time by not taking clothes on and off hangers and you always have enough hangers on your trip. Be prepared Pack a self-closing plastic bag with supplies: bandaids, aspirin, cottonballs, safety pins, a pack of gum (eases ear popping when flying) and extra tissues. If you run out, these items can always be purchased on the ship. Small items Pack small, multiple items like underwear and socks in clear, self-closing bags, preventing these items from working their way to the bottom. Remember to squeeze the air out of the bags before closing them. A handy snippet Always carry a small pair of nail scissors (but not in your carryon bag for flying). Comes in handy for trimming loose threads on your clothes. Ties without wrinkles Hold the end with the narrow point in the palm of your hand. Roll the tie around your hand (removing the thumb after the first "wind"). Pack the rolled up tie, making sure wide end isn't bent to loose. Packing everything else and the sock solution Pack everything in plastic and you will never have wrinkles. Place the garment inside a plastic bag (dry cleaner is a good source) and then fold it up so the folds are in the plastic. Stuff socks into the shoes you are packing. Gives you more room for packing and prevents shoes from being crushed. Then pack shoes in plastic bags so clothes stay clean. Souvenirs Always remember to pack an extra small bag or carry on in your suitcase. You will want to use this to pack all of those wonderful items you just purchased. Travelers beware!!! Use your office address on luggage tags. It's safer than using your home address. Bon voyage!!!!! We hope that these hints will help make your cruise vacation the best ever!!!!
	Last Updated September 6, 2008 4:37 PM



Packing Tips