I hate paying to check my bag. I just think about what else I could buy with that $50 I’d be charged just to have my suitcase travel with me. In my world, that’s more than four bottles of wine, a pair of shoes, a dress or a decent meal out with my husband.
I’ve gotten way better at packing now – I seldom have to go pull a Kramer and go commando because I forgot my underwear. Which I’ve done twice. So I can usually pack lightly enough to carry on my bag.
But then there is the whole hassle of finding space and the please-don’t-let-me-drop-this-on-someone’s-head prayer I say every time I hoist my suitcase in or out of the overhead bin. Not to mention the stress of shifting all those toiletries into those tiny three-ounce containers. And between trips the labels wear off so I’m not sure if I’m lathering on sunscreen or hair conditioner when I’m lounging poolside. We won’t even talk about the Neosporin/toothpaste mix-up of 2009.
Here’s one solution – get a Delta SkyMiles card from American Express and your first checked bag is free! And not only yours, but up to nine people traveling with you. (Bless your heart if you’re traveling with nine people.) But let’s say you’re taking a family trip with four of you – that’s $200 right there.
I used to have a SkyMiles card but gave it up a few years ago, probably during the cost-cutting measures instituted in our household in 2008. But I’m getting another now just for this benefit. The first year fee is waived, you earn double miles on any Delta dollars spent and you get 20,000 miles after your first purchase. Check out details here.
To help spread the word, we’re giving away a $100 American Express Gift card. Just think how many bottles of wine, dresses, or dinners out you can buy with that – guilt-free!
It’s easy to qualify: Just tell us what’s on your must-travel-with list. Besides my underwear, which I always pack first (wearing my husband’s boxers is a not-to-be-repeated experience) I always take my Kindle with enough reading material to last several lifetimes. And you’re automatically entered.
You get an extra entry if you follow us on Twitter. If you don’t follow us yet, click here.
Contest ends May 19, so enter now! What do you always take with you?
Please note: American Express is sponsoring the giveaway and providing the $100 gift card.
I always pack ginger, which is great for calming nausea. I don’t normally get plane-sick or car-sick, but I keep it with me just in case the flight is especially turbulent.
My other packing staple is a sarong. It can be used for a beach blanket, a shirt, a dress, a towel, and you can wrap up your dirty clothes in it and use it as a laundry basket.
Let’s see…Nook, an extra book (for when the electronic devices have to be off and I can’t use my Nook — lol), iPod that never end up using, gum for my ears and either a pillow or a jacket of sorts to rest my head.
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I always take my iPod! Keeps me entertained on long flights, while waiting at the gate to board, and any other place I have to wait for long periods at time while traveling.
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I always make sure to pack snacks, as long as I’m not hungry I can deal with just about anything.
I always pack my smart phone, not because I want to make calls but because I’m addicted to white noise so I need my White Noise app at night to sleep!
I make sure to have a pack of gum with me – on the plane for take-off and landing, as that helps keep my ears at bay from popping too much; in the car, if I get some motion-sickness.
I can’t leave home w/o my iphone/ipod or kindle for iphone app!
After getting sick on a recent trip to Paris, I’m always going to take tissues and cough drops! 🙂
My Kindle and deodorant! I’m fine with wearing the same outfit, as long as I have something to read and don’t stink :).
a book would be nice.. 🙂
I always pack something to do, like a crossword or jumble.. you never know when there will be delays
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I must have my ipod and I always seem to forget packing my hair brush so I try to pack that first!
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I can’t pack my suitcase without a coloring book and crayons. After being around for 2 yrs shy of 30 you would think I outgrew the hobby. But when your brain is always on the go like mine working on various projects; sometimes you need to do something trivial just to sort through your thoughts. Hmm…I wonder if there a such thing as crayola therapy…maybe I can use that excuse when I travel with my boyfriend so I’m not so embarrassed once I sneak the book and crayons out from that back pocket of the suitcase that people rarely use.
I always pack a small bottle of bath foam. I don’t take baths at home, so when I’m away, even if it’s on business, I try to make it a spa experience!
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toothbrush and toothpaste, hairbrush
I have to have my laptop to keep me connected with my family.
I must take a couple pairs of shoes and several books-can never be caught without reading material.
I take my iphone with me, full entertainment.
My must have is comfy shoes, makeup, sun protection and sun med’s (an experience I don’t want to have again).
Thanks so much
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I always take my makeup and my medicine.
Hand sanitizer is on my must-have list! Planes are so germy and same with places where you stay! I’m a germ freak
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I have to have my jewelry and cologne with me. If would feel empty if I left either one of these items.
My must have is my ipod.
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my cancer meds and iphone
Carmex lip balm is on my must-have-travel list
I have to travel with my laptop
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A Sudoku puzzle book is a must! It’s become somewhat of an addiction of mine.
I always make sure to have Ricola’s, gum and lots of lip balm.
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My camera. I never travel without it.
I always pack pjs in my take on bag incase there’s an overnight stay because of cancelled flights.
I always take a laptop and ipod with me on my trips.
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clothes and food and drinks
I travel with all my makeup, medicine like nausea meds (cause I’m pregnant) and always snacks!:)
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I must take extra underwear. I had an experience with an unexpected delay with an overnight without a spare pair once. Taught me a lesson!
My iPod and charger is a must. I’ve got audiobooks and podcasts a plenty. Add a book of sudoku puzzles and I can get through anything.
In my carry-on, I always have my iPod, a couple of books, a puzzle book (and a pen), a change of outfit, my camera, and my makeup.
big a book to read on the plane
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I must travel with my neck pillow. I need it on the plane and in those scary hotels.
I am a light traveller. In fact, the amount hubby takes puts me to shame. My must have? No matter what time of year or where I’m going I throw in/on a Columbia fleece jacket.
I have a few must have travel items. My brush, deodorant, lots of socks, and my BC pills!
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My iPod, chapstick, a travel pillow, a good pair of shoes, and a jacket
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Can’t live without my shampoo when traveling. I fill up a travel container purchased at store with a small amount in it.
I always have to have my laptop with me…to do work or play games.
My neck pillow!
My number one item that I have to take is….”drum roll”…my earplugs…LOL…I can’t sleep without them and it is great for the noisy hotel room by the elevator or stairs…Thanks for the contest. Good luck everyone.
My wife and I always make sure to pack enough of our daily medications. A few years ago we extended a vacation but had to leave early when we realized we would run out before we got home.
Y’know, I could say clothes, toiletries and the like. But a trip simply does not go as well if I don’t have my own laptop to use 🙂 It’s a hassle finding access stations in places when you need them 🙂
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Definitely my laptop, I can’t live without it! Thanks for hosting!!
I want to go to Vegas
My medicine.
contact solution and case!
Thanks for the entry!
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My suitcase must contain plenty of magazines! 😉
My make up case and my face wash
I have to drag my Cpap machine along with me always.
Always have to take my best walking shoes. I have to get out and walk around and see the sites where ever I go and comfortable shoes are a must
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list:
-phone numbers in case of emergency
-important information organizer
-underwear and bras
-toothbrush
-retainer
-sunblock
-jacket
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Something to read is a must, but I can’t live without my hot air brush
I’m a twitter follower (@chvydupont24)
I ALWAYS take books!
We no longer fly because of the TSA’s expanding their searches to backscater x-ray machines that see you naked and enhanced patdowns that now check breasts, groins, and inside the waistline of pants areas. When we did fly, I had to have all kinds of activities for me and our children. Mine would be a crossword and word search book.
Oh my what don’t I take! Definitely an over-packer – but I always make sure I have deodorant, toothbrush, comb, and socks
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Toothbrush and paste.
other than essential toilterees I have to have my nintendo ds lite on a trip. I can lose myself in the games and it when i look up i see that my trip is about done. oh and i like to take my own personal neck pillow. just because i don’t know where the pillows on flight have been.
my laptop
my must have list includes a couple of books that I haven’t had time to read yet
Must travel list is an extra pair of shoes, neck pillow, toothbrush, floss, and cellphone
My only real necessity is a credit card!
my must-have is comfy walking shoes for sight-seeing!
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I must travel with several books (I don’t have a Kindle yet) and if I’m flying Xanax. I am afraid of flying.
Thanks for the giveaway!
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I always take my iPad and a good pair of shoes!
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My iPod Touch. I need something to do before, during and after the travel
I have a reversable silk Vest- always a must on longer trips because I can have two different looks.
I follow you on Twitter. My twitter name is foodhistorian.
When I am traveling outside of the US, I carry nothing I would be upset about losing. An old laptop with absolutely nothing on it, but Photoshop and iWork. Too many people are losing their bags coming through customs back into the states.
When I travel domestically, I have to have all my cameras, all my lenses, etc. My MacBook; lots of blank DVDs to fill up with my photographs.
I am not sure about whether to take an iPad or just stick with my iPod.
All my equipment fits in two high impact resin cases, one under the seat in front of me and the other in the overhead bin. I would never check my equipment in baggage – cameras or laptop computers – because it would be too difficult to replace it.
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I always take a crossword puzzle book.
I follow on Twitter @mgoss123.
My cellphone
I always take a bottle of pump soap for in any hotel bathroom we stay in…and flip flops to where in the room as well. Thank you.
I can’t leave home without my iPod touch. It’s old, but it still does everything that I need it too. I have to have my music while traveling. Thanks for the chance! 🙂
I follow you on twitter (@whitechocolatec).
I always must have snacks and a book 🙂
I always have to travel with gum! The altitude really messes with me and so I have to chew it to relieve it!
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I always bring a camera, book, snacks, and brochures.
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Unfortunately, my meds are top on my list, then a seek a word puzzle book to keep me busy
My meds and vitamins are most important. I also pack my eReader and my iPod shuffle to calm my nerves or quell the boredom.
my laptop.. i need it to stay in the know
I always have to have my iphone.. that way I can stay connected!
I can’t travel without water and snacks.
I’m following you on twitter.
OK, this might seem a little odd but I always bring some bright decorative ribbon and bows. The reason is I attach it to my luggage or carry-on (if they take it at the plane which seems to happen a lot lately) and when I get off the plane or go to luggage pick up I can easily find my luggage quickly. It has always worked really well!
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I always take my sony reader because if I get stuck somewhere (compliments of our wonderful airline system) I will have plenty to read.
My meds and my glasses, I can’t keep my contacts in too long.
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Before I would have said books, but I am getting a Kindle soon as a Mother’s Day gift (my daughter told me she was ordering it, so it should arrive soon), and now it would definitely be that!
I need books to travel with!
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I always pack my Kindle and my contact lens/glasses dual case
i need snacks
I pack my laptop. We can watch movies on it, download our pictures, check email, and more.
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I always pack aspirin and sunscreen.
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I follow on twitter (ohstac)
I always pack earplugs because I can never sleep in hotels because of the noise.
I must take medication so that is a must pack first
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Meds, book (no Kindle yet, darn it!), small tube of hand lotion, and my glasses are must haves.
a laptop/smartphone/tablet so I can get some work done & keep myself entertained, & wet wipes for spills, etc.
Headsets, lip balm, Hershey kisses, peanuts (shelled, of course; could you imagine me cracking them in the plane? Ha Ha), and a sweater.
I always have to have magazines when I travel by air.
I always take several books, a book of crossword puzzles, my iPod, some mints, a light jacket (to be used for a pillow and/or a blanket if the plane’s cold) and something to eat in case we get delayed and sit on the ground for a long time!
I always take several pairs of underwear and at least 2 extra outfits.. you never know what will happen. I also take books and my ipod.
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A Crossword Puzzle Book and HairSpray are my 2 MUST HAVE items.
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I always make sure that I have plenty of reading material and snacks with me when I travel.
On my must travel list is shoes! I have to have a pair for every occasion.
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I always have lotion and chapstick…dry hands and lips are so annoying!
I always take my kindle. It’s great to be able to carry as many books as you want for when you’re on the plane, or waiting.
Also its great to be able to use wikipedia anywhere to get information about different places or sites.
I always take my ipod touch because a lot of airports now have free wi-fi so while I am waiting in airports I can check my email and have tunes
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always bring some 1st aid items
Puzzles, hand cream, blistex & wet ones! 🙂
I follow on Twitter as @calidreamin87.
Money, a book and sunscreen!
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mine is simply from many years of surging the world..sun scream, lavalava, toothbrush, contacts and sunglsses
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I always bring my netbook, digital camera, and my sony reader.
the reader to keep me entertained and the netbook for photo storage.. and in case i manage to find wifi while at an airport!
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I always pack my ipod.
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my camera!
I always pack my toothbrush and toothpaste first!
I must always have wet wipes and my toothbrush handy. That way if my luggage goes missing I’m all set.
My must have (besides underwear) is my nintendo ds for the plane ride and of course reading material 🙂
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My must travel list aways has three pairs of comfortable shoes. If my feet feel great I can sightsee day and night.
I always make sure to take a journal with me. I’m old school.
I make sure I bring my NookColor…it entertains me AND the kids!
My MUST is snacks for the kids!
My must have is my ipod for entertainment!
My must have is a notepad and pen, I need a place to be able down whatever pops into my head 😉
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Toothbrush, clean undies, and a comfy tee!
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I always have to have a bottle of water and a good book.
Tylenol and antacids have to be in the bag. You can almost count on a headache and/or stomach upsets by someone on vacation. Also, if it’s a cruise trip, I have to throw in ginger pills and Sea Bands, just in case it gets rough.
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My must travel item? Hmmm…..a strapless bra. Really. We always go to Cancun to visit family and I bring lots of sundresses, many of which would be rendered useless without the bra. And my husband’s green card. There’d be issues not having that.
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I must have: my cell phone, my laptop, a David Sedaris novel, and my curling iron.
I follow you on twitter, @slowclublover.
Must haves – my MP3 player cell phone & meds.
Thank you.
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My must haves are phone, and medication LOL 🙂
A beach towel is on my must-travel-with list. I’d rather use my own big comfy towel at the pool than the scratchy hotel towels.
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I pacha water bottle every time and some snacks a music player.Thanks for the contest!
I pack a water bottle and some snacks and a music player. Thanks for the contest!
a novel, my phone charger, my toothbrush and my debit card
I always travel with a journal or notepad, my camera, and at least one dressy outfit, even if I don’t think I’ll need it.
Mine would be underwear, toothbrush, and deodorant. Thanks for the contest! codisweepstakes2 (@) gmail(dot)com
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I always pack my Zune. Figure I can zone out with some music or the kids can play some games.
I love traveling so my list is long. I’ll spare the details of the stuff everyone packs 🙂 and say that my “do not forget” list always includes phone charger, Kindle, sleeping ear plugs, camera and extra memory card, and laptop.
Ohhh! And since we LOVE experiencing local cuisine, a must-pack item is always Pepto, too. 🙂
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I must have my decongestant with me when flying on planes. After getting a couple of ear infections when flying my doctor recommended taking one before takeoff, havent had one since!
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I always travel with my own alarm clock – I just feel more comfortable….
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i like plenty of magazines and books and ipod!
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always earplugs. you never know who you’ll sit next to on the plane!
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I have to take music and reading material. Thanks for the giveaway.
Toothpaste and a toothbrush! They’re easy to forget and no one wants to waste time buying boring things like that on vacation.
In my bag I have make-up, toothpaste/toothbrush,deodorant, ipod, change of clothing, snacks, magazines and a couple of books. I try to have as much as I can with me. Thank you for the chance to win!
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I tend to travel really, really light these days, but one item I must have is slipper socks.
I have really long hair so my must travel with item is a shower cap.
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I must travel with my smartphone
When I travel, it’s usually to a port city to set sail on a cruise. The most important things for me are 1). a lanyard to attach my sign and sail card to and 2). a camera to capture the pictures for memories and 3). my husband. I couldn’t imagine not having him with me to enjoy the beauty of cruising.
I always travel with a book of Sudoku games. Makes the time FLY by. (No pun intended, ha ha.)
I don’t leave home, much less my normal routine and/or city, without my makeup case. For everything from little touchups to fixing my face after a good cry, I need my paintbrushes with me at all times! 🙂
I follow on twitter as @kanderspina
I must have my pajamas and Dearfoam slippers!
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Snacks, and a set of comfy clothes.
my meds that I take and something to read like magazines…and yes underwear 🙂
thanks
i always pack shampoo and conditioner
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Make-up, sunblock, pain pills, and Papto Bismol.
I must have a good paperback book and some gum so my ears don’t hurt at the elevation change.
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I need my laptop, ipod, magazines, a comfy travel pillow and gum! Bring on the 24 hour flight 🙂
I always pack my carry-on like it’s an overnight bag. A toothbrush, a little makeup, an outfit- the essentials. Once when traveling to Holland my luggage was lost for 2 days and I had nothing. Never want that to happen again!
I must have my cell phone, shampoo and conditioner, nausea meds, and make up!
Thanks!
My cell phone, gum and my toothbrush.
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I always pack a good book and a travel candle
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I must have my laptop when I travel….can’t live without it! 🙂 Thank you.
I am now following you on Twitter! 🙂 (@sottovocerocks)
I always bring my migraine medication, just in case!
drinks snacks and reading materials
ipod and pillow
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I have to have a good book.
credit cards.
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Underwear and books are musts – I agree with you there! I always make sure that I have some sort of jacket/hoodie or whathaveyou because wherever I go I’m going to need to stay warm at some point. I also have travel size toiletries ready to go (if your labels wear off, try a Sharpie! or get shampoo/conditioner/lotion that have color to them so you know which is which). I also make sure to have my vitamins, aspirin and bandaids and such just in case (hotel gift shops charge a mint for those things!) as well as a razor. I generally bring one nice outfit and several mix and match choices that I can dress up or down. Comfy slip on shoes for the plane.
allergy pills are a must for me, i never know if my destination will have something that will irritate my allergies and don’t want to spend another vacation miserable!
excedrin 🙂
I must have my ipod! It helps me relax on the plane ride and keeps me from boredom!
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I won’t travel without my Kindle or my Itouch.
My must travel list includes my mp3 player loaded with self-guided meditations and music to fall asleep to.
I must always pack my medicine first. I don’t know how many trips I’ve taken and forgotten my medicine! After that, an ipod is a must!
I make sure I have my medicine, ipod, contact case and extra contact lenses and glasses, underwear and perfume!
Since I’m a heavy traveler, I’ve found that having a lavender candle helps calm me down in strange hotel rooms. Other than that, I must have my slippers and jumbo jammies!
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I always take a shawl or light jacket because I get cold easily. reejen at comcast dot net
I always take my iPod, Kindle, a book of crossword puzzles, a hoodie or jacket, and an aluminum water bottle with me on every trip. Thanks!
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I always have my laptop, iphone, a book and snacks!
I’m following you on Twitter (I’m @LuckyJinxy).
i alwaysb bring along my ereader and 2 extra books
this is probably bad, but my laptop is a definite must!
Lets see, Must have books and heating pad.
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I definitely pack my iPod, snacks, medicine, glasses, clothing & my overnight bag, which includes toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, hair gel and deoderant.
My outlet adapter is my must-have for travel because nothing works without it.
I take a couple of books and my crossword and soduko books with me along with my mp3 player.
I make sure I have snacks to eat and packets of hot chocolate and a water bottle (empty before going thru security).
Thanks for the contest.
First, after passport and ID, is underwear. Then travelphone and charger, something to write with, then meds, camera and batteries/charger, and a couple pashminas. Everything after that is negotiable/replaceable. So glad to find this blog!
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Follow you on Twitter. Nice, that your age group goes up to 65. Makes me feel included! Since I only started European travel when I was 55 . . . And this is the first summer I’m *not* going to Europe since 2007. 😦
Toothbrush for sure and of course some reading material.
I would DIE if an airline told me they lost my makeup bag. I can’t live without it!
Following @travelgirlmag via Twitter.
My ipod and kids allergy meds.
I always take some Tylenol with me. Even if I pack lightly enough where I don’t have to pay for checked baggage, you can never predict what’s going to happen at the airport. I forot to park Tylenol and ended up being stuck in the plane on the ground for over 2 hours. That didn’t even include the 3 hour flight I had to sit through afterwards, all without Tylenol. 😦
Never forget toothbrushes!
My laptop
I follow you on Twitter @RazzMyBerry.
A Swiss Army Knife and a mini flashlight.
Sunglasses are a must-bring item since most of the destinations to which I travel, both warm and cold, experience bright days
Extra allergy pills, Band-aids, Antibacterial wipes and kleenex. Those are the essentials.
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I cant leave home without my own shampoo, conditioner, deoderant, etc. I am afraid there wont be any where I am lol.
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my Bible!
I have to make sure a bring some riding activities for my girls. They get bored so easily so I have to bring drawing supplies and their games. Thank you!!
books, undies & my camera. Oh and my migraine medicine!
Of course clothing, toothbrush, and those things you must have.. but on top of that, a pair of high heels, a pair of comfortable walking shoes (Converse), and my camera! If possible also my laptop 🙂
on my list is clothes,underwear,ipod,books or magazines,makeup,blow dryer and a small first aid kit
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I bring my nook and sunscreen wipes
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Must haves are myereader and socks. Thank you for the giveaway.
Band-aids or other bandages, since you never know if you are going to get a paper cut, scrape, dry skin crack or the like while on vacation … and you don’t want precious vacation time looking for a first-aid kit
I always pack extra pairs of contacts. I would be lost without them and I hate wearing my eyeglasses!
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My must haves are comfortable shoes and a camera.
Extra bladder pads
I always bring comfy shoes for the plane rides.
I always take my Sweepsheet and some 3×5 cards and paper.
I always pack my medication and lap top.
i always take my ipod so i can listen to my music and drift off to sleep!
Must-haves for me are my slippers, ipod, laptop and my portable DVD player.
I always take my iPod!
I always take a really good book, a change of clothes, personal “stuff”, laptop, my notebook and pen, cell phone and passport if leaving the country LOL 🙂
My camera as I love taking pictures of my travels
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I HATE to fly so I make sure I have my iPod and lots of good soothing music.
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I always take a photo of my baby girls!
it’s a book always
We travel to the Caribbean frequently and on one of my trips I ended up with an abcess tooth..OUCH!!! Now I make sure that I have my doctor give me a prescription for anitbiotics (just in case)!!
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My first priority is to pack stuff to keep the toddler twins busy, in addition to some snacks for them. If they are happy, it makes things so much easier on trips for me. After that I make sure I have my toothbrush and camera.
I make sure I take Q-tips, extra tissue & safety pins- a posh hand lotion is a must, as is eye-cream. I like Kiehl’s Creamy Avocado particularly for flights!
pictures of my family and a prayer book
I always make sure to bring notebooks and pencils! Travelling is always such an inspiration to write!
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i always bring a book, my journal and pen, and my favorite slippers.
Well I don’t own a nook, kindle, IPod, so I travel the old fashion way by taking my old cd player that is about 10 years old.
My must have item would be some ear buds and an mp3 player so I can have entertainment anywhere I go!
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I always have to take my phone charger…because one time I didn’t , a good book to read and a bottle of aspirns
I always take easy to take off shoes for the airport..as well as a first aid kit and now a baby first aid kit 🙂 thanks for this..zoe
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gum and (unfortunately) motion sickness pills!
Extra contact lenses are on my must-travel-with list, I would hate to have a lens tear & end up wearing my glasses the entire trip.
My must pack item is my glasses. I need them for distance and it really sucks going on a trip and not being able to clearly see the sites!
Thanks….I needed a good chuckle today:) I am not sure what amused me more, going commando, your husbands boxers or being blessed for traveling with nine other people. LOL…too funny.
My must travel list includes my glasses, contact solution and contact case. I tend to forget these since my contacts are already and easy not to think about what I need that night when I take them out.
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I take my netbook. I have music and books stored on it as well as games that don’t require internet access. It’s small enough to fit in my slightly oversized purse and very light weight.
Of course, I always take an extra paperback or two, just in case I can’t use the netbook.
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My beauty supplies and my books are on the top of my list.
My must-travel-with list is small, portable entertainment for the kids
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I always bring a good book, my softlips chapstick and lotion.
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camera and a laptop
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I always travel with my family so whenever we go traveling I make sure to bring my old gameboy to keep my little brother occupied!
I have to have my ipod, book, cash or debit card, cell phone, something to drink.
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I always pack wipes. Always a mess with kids.
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I always, always, ALWAYS bring a thick sweater, no matter where I’m going. I’ve made too many summer trips (Chicago, NYC, even Florida) where I end up freezing my butt off! I’ve finally learned my lesson!
I always take my Kindle. It has 3g so it works for internet access when I can’t use my laptop. BTW, airline fees are insane. What are we paying for anyway? I am disabled and actually watched as an airline employee dragged my walker across the tarmac on its side. Of course it was broken and insurance won’t cover a new one. The credit toward a new ticket the airline gave me was useless. I can’t afford to fly!
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I never leave the house on a trip without my laptop!
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books. actual books
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I always take my Ipod.
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I always make sure I have hand sanitizer!
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I always bring my laptop and lip gloss or chapstick when I travel!
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I always bring a small noise machine, vitamins, my pillow and some almonds.
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I always pack extra paci’s for my baby. We always seem to drop them in the airport or while traveling and need some back ups for melt downs 😉
Thanks for the giveaway…my travel must-haves are my allergy meds & my MacBook !
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I must travel with a kindle, my macbook, a sun hat and sunblock.
I always take something to read with me.
I always pack my cell phone and netbook, they’re a must have!
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must have my macbook, ipod, and phone charged. all filled with tons and music and movies. when one dies on to the next.
mush have my hiking boots and a good pair of socks
I have to bring my iphone! It has my calendar, games, notes, etc.
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I always bring a note book and a camera – to capture the moments!
I always pack reading material I get very bored waiting in the terminal and it keeps me out of those over priced gift shops.
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