So you’re excited to head over to Orlando for a much-needed vacation and plenty of downtime. You've got your itinerary sorted, and you're exploring state parks, Disney World, and all its theme parks, restaurants, and spending plenty of time unwinding in the pool at your luxury vacation rental.
But if there's one thing that can stress
anyone out, it's the mind-numbing task of packing. Especially if you're going
for a more extended vacation and traveling with friends and family, you're
going to be struggling to pick the right items for your trip.
Packing smart—the essentials
When packing for an extended vacation, it
isn't easy to downsize and save up on space. You might end up with bulk
suitcases and multiple bags that are difficult to carry and store, or exceed
your baggage limit.
Break your luggage down, packing using the
following:
· Buy vacuum bags and organizers
These are an excellent
investment for long and short-term use. Super easy to use, you get to save
tons of space through them. You can fit in several items of clothing from tops
to dresses to jackets and even jeans, and still save tons of packing space.
Organizers help
make packing smarter and reduce the need to cram things into multiple bags.
Packing and organizing cubes help you save space and keep the bulk of your
things in one place.
· A separate toiletries case for essentials
Toiletries such as shampoo,
soaps, creams, lotions, skin care products should be in a separate pouch
but ideally together. If you're going on a long vacation, travel-sized toiletries
may not suffice, but with organizers, you'll have more space for products.
· Backpack and purses
Additionally, have
your backpack with your gadgets, medication, extra items, and documentation
ready to go and a small purse for day to day activities. You may not be able to
carry a large bag on your many adventures.
What to wear every day
Orlando has pretty pleasant weather all
through the year, so you can safely
pack all your summery outfits. Just keep in mind the following:
·
Tops should be breathable,
comfortable, and durable, especially if you're going to be outdoors. Tank tops,
t-shirts, crop tops, blouses are all great options—and you can play with color,
cuts, prints without much worry.
·
Trade in your jeans for shorts,
leggings, and other more breathable fabrics and styles, if you can. Skirts
might cause chafing, so be mindful of those.
·
Dresses are great for some
occasions like hitting up the bars, dinners, and Dinsey World but prepare for
chafing if you're walking around a lot.
·
Footwear needs to be both
relaxing and walking-friendly, so be sure to pack comfortable options like
sneakers and sandals that you can move around in without worrying about
blisters. You can carry flip flops in your backpack when you’re out for a quick
change, depending on the activity.
When it comes to your outfits, focus on
comfort as much as you do on style. You don’t want to be distracted or annoyed
by your outfit when all you want is to have a good time.
Extras to keep with you
This goes without saying, but you need to have
your swim-suit because Orlando
has great weather for some water fun. Although there are no beaches in this
landlocked city, there are some a few hours away, as well as plenty of lakes
and rivers nearby, even rides that offer water adventures.
Sunglasses and hats are vacation essentials,
too, as well as other accessories such as jewelry and makeup!
