7 Essentials for your Christmas Weekend Getaway

Have you got a holiday trip planned for your family this Christmas weekend? The idea of having a fun getaway with a family is a good idea. However, thinking about having to pack for the trip may be a bummer for most people. At times most of us end up forgetting to pack even the most essential things. Try and make a checklist of all the essentials that you have to carry with you beforehand. This way you wouldn’t feel like packing the day before the trip is a burden. By packing beforehand, you’ll be off to a joyous holiday without any worries. It will also ensure that you have packed everything and have not left anything you might need behind. To make the process of packing even easier, we have put together a list of 7 essentials that you should carry with you for a fun weekend getaway.

1. Important Documents and Valuable Items

Before anything else, this is something that you do not want to miss out on. The last thing you would like is to start your journey only to realize you’ve forgotten your travel documents at home. Always remember to put all the necessary documents and other valuables, in a secure compartment in your hand carry. Especially, if you are traveling overseas then this is a must and should be given high priority.

Let’s do a quick rundown of all the documents you would need. Firstly your passport and your visa. Then, of course, your driver’s license in case you rent a car during your trip. Then you can carry any other valid IDs with you along with your debit or credit cards. You can also keep your insurance document for emergency purposes. And last but not least the most important, the plane ticket and your boarding pass. However, if you are not traveling by air then you might not need these.

Another thing to remember is that you should always email yourself scanned copies of all these documents, or save them on the drive. This precaution is just in case if you somehow misplace your documents. This way you would not find yourself in a sticky situation.

Other valuables may include your wallet, jewelry, watches, keys, and some cash if you are keeping it on you.

2. A Spacious Duffle Bag

One of the most important things to carry is your duffle bag. Apart from your wheeled luggage, you need something as your hand-carry, and what better than to pack yourself a customized duffle bag. These bags are spacious, giving you plenty of room to put in those belonging which you might need at any instance during traveling.

The purpose of carrying your items in it is that you do not have to open your luggage right away or wait for it to take something out. You can keep a pair of socks, a jacket, some snacks, a first aid kit, some extra cash, or anything else you think you might need. If you are a fashion enthusiast, you can get a custom embroidered duffle bag beforehand so that you can travel with style.

3. Your Favorite Book

For a weekend trip, you do not have to carry an endless reading collection. Just one book would be fine. You can pick out your favorite book to read and pack it, as this can be your companion during some alone time. Books are a great way to experience a getaway within a getaway. You should carry one with you that you can read on the flight or while waiting at the airport.

4. Versatile Clothes

Having a different variety of clothes is very necessary but, make sure you do not end up packing too much. Try to keep one sundress and one formal dress, in case you need to go to the beach or are invited to a party at night. This is just to make sure that you are not caught off guard. Other than your planned outfits keep a change of clothes for an unexpected weather shift. You can also pack a light jacket for those windy evenings.

5. A Camera

Yes, we do know that your cellphone has a camera in it. However, if while clicking a picture you see a notification pop up there is no guarantee that you won’t give in to the temptation of attending to it. All of us are aware that leaving our usual lives behind during a trip is a must. This includes being as away from your cellphone as possible. As once you give in there is no coming back from that world, before ruining your entire trip.

Therefore, keep a camera on you to collect memories and for those impromptu shots that you want to take while having fun.

6. A Neck Pillow

Neck pillows are a must-have if you have a long flight or are traveling by road. To avoid getting a bad neck ache or any kind of back pain, try to keep a travel pillow with you. You can opt for the ones which come with memory foam as they will make the trip easier and more comfortable for you when you sleep while traveling.

7. Board Games and Cards

You can keep a deck of cards or a compact board game with you for those cozy nights in. After being out and about all day when you come back to your hotel room or lodge all you want to do is sit and relax. You can put out blankets by the fireplace with some snacks like cookies and hot cocoa. After setting the perfect ambiance you can sit down with your family and enjoy some games like the old times. What better way to enjoy your Christmas weekend getaway traditionally.