{"id":14517,"date":"2021-01-10T20:10:59","date_gmt":"2021-01-10T20:10:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/selectitaly.com\/blog\/?p=8517"},"modified":"2021-01-15T16:26:14","modified_gmt":"2021-01-15T16:26:14","slug":"how-to-pack-smartly-for-your-italian-vacation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/selectitaly.com\/blog\/tips-travelers\/how-to-pack-smartly-for-your-italian-vacation\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Pack Smartly for Your Italian Vacation"},"content":{"rendered":"

We know that arranging for a vacation across the ocean can be daunting, and that\u2019s why we offer easily accessed assistance<\/a>\u00a0to help you with your plans. But once you get to the week before your vacation, and the ominous task of preparing your suitcase looms ever closer, you begin to panic, and the thought of hiring a personal assistant for the day – just to take care of the luggage – crosses your mind. Don\u2019t dial that number quite yet, however, because we have some suggestions to get you off on the right start and efficiently pack for your upcoming trip.<\/strong><\/p>\n

First thing\u2019s first. Grab your pen (or if you\u2019re like me, your pencil) and a piece of paper and the all-important packing list, an undertaking that with our method is quick and easy. The key? Categorize and prioritize! Begin by making four columns: essentials, toiletries, clothing, and other. Then start listing what you\u2019d want to bring in each (get ideas below).<\/strong> Use this to prioritize and that frightening empty suitcase will not only look friendlier, but also fill up with just what you need!<\/p>\n

How to Pack #1 – The Essentials<\/h3>\n

List first that which you cannot travel without: your passport\/identification and copies of both, boarding passes, museum and tour tickets, reservation confirmations, wallet, cash\/credit\/ATM cards, medical\/travel insurance, emergency contact information, and list of medications. Then, write other non-negotiable objects that you also have to make an appearance: your camera, one general guidebook, cell phone, voltage adapters, and memory cards. Lastly list that which you could probably live without or buy for cheap in Italy: umbrella, other specific guidebooks, city maps, or travel journal. Put them in your suitcase in that order.<\/p>\n

How to Pack #2 –\u00a0Toiletries<\/h3>\n

Write down that which you don\u2019t think you can get (or will not like the brand) in Italy: contact lenses, saline solution, makeup\/remover, brush\/comb, deodorant, shaving products, and medications. (As you will probably not use all pills in the family-sized medicine bottle, leave the containers and take a few of each of the following in a plastic bag: bandages, pain relievers, stomach\/digestive medicine, and antihistamines for those affected by the change in weather.) Italy is a fully functioning country, and you will be able to buy most other toiletries there. If you are not keen on that idea don\u2019t even try packing large containers unless you are traveling in a large group that is all going to share the same shampoo. Save the space and buy travel size: shampoo\/conditioner, moisturizer, soap, hair styling products, sunscreen, and shaving supplies.<\/p>\n

How to Pack #3 –\u00a0Clothing<\/h3>\n

Let one phrase be your starting point: vestirsi a cipolla<\/em>, \u201cdress like an onion.\u201d The weather may and will change between cities as well as day and night. With this in mind, make your list: pants or dresses (pick neutral pants, such as jeans, that can be re-worn, and bring a nice pair for dinners out), shirts (some under, some over \u2013 always ones you can layer), underwear, sleepwear, socks, and two pairs of shoes (one for traveling and touring, and one to match those nice pants). Limit yourself only one jacket and one set of hat\/gloves\/scarf if it is wintertime, and try to remember that a changing jewelry daily with a matching shawl is not necessary, nor is a belt for every pair of pants. However, be prepared for the fact that in the summertime, knees and shoulders must be covered to enter churches, and that Italians feel that to fare la bella figura<\/em>, or to make a good impression, is very important, so opting for nicer dress is usually the best choice.<\/p>\n

How to Pack #4 –\u00a0More Items<\/h3>\n

What else might you want? These should generally be second priority, after all the necessities of the above are snug and ready to go in your luggage. These include items such as chewing gum, computer\/iPad\/videos\/MP3 players, reading materials, eye mask, earplugs, and the like.<\/p>\n

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What packing tips do you have for your fellow travelers?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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