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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Carry on and personal item only.

Layers.

Clothing that you can wear more than once.

Shower before bed.

If in hotel, try to book one with breakfast.

[b]Excruciatingly plan on what you’ll do. [/b]

Once on vacation, prioritize the important activities and do the others if you have time.

Don’t rush, it’s ok if you don’t do it all.

If you’re on vacation for a while, the accommodation in the middle of the trip should have laundry machine and dryer.

Make sure accommodations are nice, clean and safe. Don’t go overboard as you’ll be out all day.

Sometimes, especially in Europe, the grocery stores have great prepared meals. Eat those. [/quote]

I'm a planner but have learned this one depends a lot on who you travel with. My DH is usually not interested in discussing travel plans before a trip. But as soon as a we land someplace he starts to have strong opinions. So, now I research extensively and have some ideas but I never get attached to a particular itinerary.

Also, be realistic about the energy levels of your travel companions. Last year we went to Portugal with DH and two teens. They all have ADHD. They were energetic about sightseeing and other activities during the day but by the time we got back to our apartment nobody was up for leaving again. So, restaurants I thought we'd try out for dinners became lunch destinations instead and we learned the good delivery options for dinner.

In contrast, if I travel with my sister we like nice restaurants for dinner and plan for a lot of evening activities like theater.[/quote]

I agree this really depends on the travelers. I had a negative reaction to PP's list becuase over planned trips are exhausting to my family, especially if you've made prepaid reservations and too many restaurant plans. I agree to do your rsearch and have a ready list, but we found the happy meidium is to book 1-2 must-book-ahead, must-see events, and 1-2 hard to get restaurants, but leave the rest flexible so you can explore and follow the vibe of the group. I also disagree about the "you'll be out all day" so don't worry about the accommodation -- this has never been true for us, so we care a lot about the accommodation. [/quote]

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