Time Tidbits: The Perfect Baggage

Isn’t it nice to book a cruise with Jack and Rose on-board? Surely, the movie, ‘Titanic’, has changed the way people perceive boarding on ships and while luxury and romance are what you can expect from a cruise, there are many things you need to more than consider when preparing for your ship to set sail.

While traveling by water before served as a need, it seems that more and more types of cruise ships continuously arise, thanks to the ever-increasing demand of time and people. Now, before you get all too excited for your much-anticipated vacation, you should never overlook the fact that traveling by plane is much different from booking a cruise. Therefore, the things you need to pack will also vary greatly, especially if you booked a long cruise.

The Right Luggage

The right suitcase would definitely get you going on your week-long vacation, minus the hassles and weary muscles. Theimportant factors you have to consider are the weight of your bag, its flexibility, its capability to hold all your belongings in the most organized way, and of course, the ease in carrying or strolling it around. Also, to avoid the inconvenience of getting your bag mixed up with others, carry a bag that is unique in colour. This way, you won’t have much problems in identifying your suitcase.

The Itinerary

Before you set foot on your cruise ship, it is important for you to study the itinerary. This way, you’d not miss out on anything while on cruise and you’d also be able to plan all the clothes you need to bring ahead of time. The main difference in cruising and traveling on your own is that there are always time frames, and you need to really be alert on where and when you’d land. When packing, try to envision what you would use at the first few days of the cruise and on the latter parts. The ones you’d probably wear at the latter days should be placed on the bottom part of your luggage just to avoid all the hassle of finding this and that.

The Toiletries

While it is alright to not pack as much toiletries as you can when traveling abroad, going on a cruise is a completely different story. You don’t really have your most-trusted convenient stores nearby, and this means that you should never expect that everything you need will be accessible. Now, you don’t really have to worry as you don’t have to pack your whole bathroom just to make sure you got everything you need. Instead, use sachets of moisturizers, conditioners, toothpaste and all that jazz—and make sure you bring enough for the duration of your trip.

Extra Space

It may be hard, but you have to say ‘no’ to bringing all your glamorous clothes. When on a cruise, you need to leave a space on your baggage just in case you want to shop for souvenir items. Also, you don’t need to bring your whole wardrobe since the cruise ship has their own laundry facility which can help you keep all your clothes clean and comfy.

About the author:
Janella Giselle Domingo is a travel ambassador and blogger from Jurnii's Rv Rentals.They offer deck chair cruises and other services. Aside from blogging, she is also currently employed as a Chief Pharmacist at Wesleyan University Hospital and Cardiovascular Center.Despite of her busy schedule as a Chief Pharmacist, she never forgets to indulge in her wanderlust. Connect with her at facebook or drop a line at janellagdomingo@gmail.com.