Traveling tips
The trick to having a really relaxing vacation is to be well organized.
Making lists of everything you will need to bring is the first step.

I have 5 lists.
1. Meds list - always bring more than the actual number of days you will be away.

vitamins

zyrtec for my allergies

better sleep

biogesic

ponstan

imodium

2. Clothes list - list down every single item that you will pack in your suitcase.
Start from your head down to your toes.

3. Documents list - have 4 copies of all your documents as well as the documents of those traveling with you. I put one in my suitcase. Another one in my handbag. 3rd one I leave at home. 4th is extra if needed in such instances as hotel requiring a copy etc

Passport

Visa

Ticket

Hotel confirmation

Airport Transfer confirmation

Credit cards

4. Toiletries list
This list is very essential. These items would determine how shabby you look during your entire vacation. Items include

shampoo & conditioner - I bring sachets they are disposable and wont be heavy

solution for my contact lenses

Razor [disposable]

Soap I usually bring my own since those small hotel soaps melt like butter

Travel toothbrush & toothpaste

Perfume preferably travel size

Q tips [loads of them]

travel hair dryer - I always ask if there is a hair dryer in the room if not I bring my own

Moisturizer

5. Miscellaneous List

ballpen

camera

notebook

map

glasses + sunglasses

small bottle of mineral water

a book if you have time to read

charger for the phone + digital camera

Ziplock plastic bags - a whole pack to put in the wet stuff such as razors, the soap etc

foldable bags which you will eventually need once your luggage is too heavy and which you can use as hand carried bags - I have about 4 of them

Keys to the luggage

Now if you will excuse me I need to check and recheck my lists and start packing for my trip. Or else I won't be able to sleep tonight since everything is on my bed right now. I like to pack early so that the day before the actual trip I'm relaxed. There is nothing I hate more than to be hassled and stressed out on the way to the airport. Always thinking if I forgot something. It beats the fun out of traveling.