Since I am packing . . .

With so many airlines now charging for checked luggage many of us are trying to get it all in a carry on.

Here is my example for my 4 night trip to Jamaica.

Technically you can have 2 carry-on pieces, one that can be in the overhead compartment(please check your airlines website for actual dimensions) and the second has to fit under the seat in front of you.

I typically have medium size bag or back pack for my carry on that will fit under the seat. I fill this with many items, starting with my 1 quart baggie, in this bag will have all my liquids in 3oz. containers.

Here is the list:

Shampoo and Conditioner, hairspray

lotion, sunscreen, tanning oil,

toothpaste, 2 lip glosses, and perfume.



Then I have my magazines, a book, wallet, travel document holder, make-up bag, a baggie full of jewelry, hair things, Advil, gum, camera, flip video and phone along with all the chargers. When I mention wallet, I really only bring the items I know I will need meaning 1 credit card and my licence. Remember the more you bring the more that can get lost or stolen.

The carry on bag or backpack can be used once you are on vacation as your beach bag!

I always wear my tennies with pants that can become carpi's, a tee and a light zip up (as pictured on the left). Your shoes are big and heavy so wear those while traveling.

Suitcase

One of my favorite tips on packing light are stick with a like color, so this week my color is Black, (meaning I have nothing brown) by doing this it really saves room on having extra shoes.

The above picture is the end packing result.

Utilize those front pockets. I have 2 on this suitcase and I have 3 swimsuits, 2 cover-ups, flip-flops, a headband, deodorant and facial wipes. Wipes? that is another great tip, I use travel ponds wipes to clean my face it cuts back on the liquids (I need all the room I can get in my 1qt bag).



Here is my packing list that fits in this main part of my suitcase:



3 dresses

1 skirt

4 Bermuda shorts

2 Capri's

6 tank tops

2 small sweaters

1 tee shirt

1 high heels

hat

flat iron and brush

black clutch purse

silver over the shoulder purse

4 sets of undergarments


1 jammie



Now remember all this is interchangeable and matches black items, I put my tanks in a baggie pushed out all the air,stuffed my socks in my heals, and rolled up my jean bermuda's and jean carpi's to tuck in the side.

. . . and with all those tips this will be my 3rd trip NOT checking luggage.




Keep in mind I have never tried this for a 7 night vacation. It might be hard!

Good Luck packing!

A Great Start to 2011 . . .

Here I am picture with Gina & Stephanie

from the Crown Room in Rogers

these 2 lady's coordinate amazing wedding receptions!
http://www.thecrownroomrogers.com/

2011 had begun with so much fun!

For the last 2 years Destination Vacation
has been apart of the Central Minnesota Wedding association, this association offers some of Minnesota's finest wedding professionals.

http://www.idoido.org/

For those of you who do not know this I have been in the Wedding Industry
for almost 12 years, I have planned every part of a wedding during this time.
However in the past 4 years my true passion has become Destination Weddings and Honeymoons. I am Honeymoon and Destination Wedding certified
and also Sandals Resorts Certified.

In January, Destination Vacation had the honor
to receive the Central Minnesota Wedding Association

2011 Vendor of Distinction Award

for Providing Exceptional Wedding Services

Last weekend we Attended the Style of Celebration Wedding show it was held at Halenback Hall in St. Cloud.

I am looking forward to helping many couples plan that Vacation of a life time, and Thanks for FunJet Vacations for being our sponsors


CURRENT TRAVEL SPECIALS
March still offers many great warm getaways and if there is no room in your schedule for a March Vacation try April we may find you an excellent value!

Save up to $250 on your Mexican Vacation package, book by March 31st.

Save up to $200 on Couples Resorts in Jamaica with a purchase of hotel and air.

Save up to $125 on Hilton Hotels

Call today to start your planning, We look forward to hearing from you!

ask for Nichole 320-241-0355

In need of some family time?

Beaches Resort in Turks and Caicos

An all inclusive property great for anyone.

This video is from my tour of Beaches Turks and Caicos, Please keep in mind I am new at Videoing and most of the time I was walking during a tour, I promise I will get better with time.

In December I was able to visit the beautiful island of Turks and Caicos and spent 2 nights at Beaches Resort. What an amazing property!

You may have noticed Big Bird in the video, once a week they have a Sesame Street parade with characters, dancers and music, I watched this parade it was amazing to not only see how excited the kids were but the adults!

This resort also offers Character breakfast and Elmo tuck in (you saw Grover in the video tucking in our of the Travel Agents on the tour)

Features of this Resort:

It is set up in 3 sections, the Caribbean, Italian and French Villages.

16 specialty dining options from Caribbean to Japanese,

7000 sq-ft retail shopping village

The Caribbeans largest water park, it is a Pirate theme it features 9 water slides, lazy river, surf simulator, water cannons and much more.

Teen area with the addition of Scratch DJ Academy gives kids the chance to learn how to mix, blend and scratch music (I had the honor of trying this) ohh forgot to mention the X Box gaming room, at the time of my tour I could not help but noticing the amount of Dads having fun in here !

Link to Beaches: http://www.beaches.com/main/tc/tc-home.cfm

Besides this amazing resort, Diving is an excellent reason to vacation in Turks and Caicos.

Call today to start planning your next vacation to the Island of Turks and Caicos, 320-241-0355 and ask for Nichole