SPRING BREAK TRAVEL BAG CHECKLIST

I hate packing. Well I love it. But.. I hate it. I love it when I know exactly what to pack. I love it when I'm going on a trip. But coming up with a "to-pack list" is my worst nightmare. I mean, I love being organized, so you're thinking, why do you hate it? That's just it. I'm such an organization freak that I fear I'll forget to pack something, so I spend all night before my trip tossing and turning, racking my brain on what I forgot to pack.. Luckily, I've got you covered with this list, and trust me.. I didn't leave a thing out. In fact, there's things on here you won't even need, I'm sure.

So we're all planning a little something for Spring Break, right? Whether it be a day trip, a few nights away to a private resort, or a week long cruise to the Bahamas, we're all doing something! I, on the other hand, am going to Scottsdale/Phoenix and Sedona, Arizona! I'm so excited because I've never seen the southwest, and I hear that Scottsdale is THE place to go. With luxury spas, resorts, endless outdoors adventures (i.e., boulder climbing, desert bike riding, hiking), high end shopping, top notch golf courses, top of the line chefs... the list goes on and on. I'll be sharing my post trip pictures and of course write at least two blog posts about it! But for now, let's talk about actually getting our bags packed and getting there! This list is intended for about a week long stay, but it can easily be adjusted for a couple days just by, say, reducing the number of 4 tops to 1 or 2. It can even be adjusted for cold weather, just omit things and replace a hat for the sun with gloves and a warm cap. You get the idea! It's super easy. Happy Spring Breaking!

This list might look long, but it's just everything that you need to take with you!

Carry On Bag: (for an airport)

airline ticket or boarding pass on your phone
passport/driver's license
credit card/debit cards/cash
hotel reservations confirmation
light sweater in case the plane is cold (if you're like me you get cold easily)
jewelry (if you're taking jewelry, don't put it in your checked bag!)
food/water bottle
GermX (airports are packed with germs so use this a lot)

Checked Bag: (main bag)

1 pair of jeans (black or blue high waisted skinny's are my favorite)
light sweater (it's going to get chillier at nights, especially if you're near a beach near wind!)
1-2 nice sundresses for evening dinners (now is the time to pull out those floral printed ones)
1 nice cardigan (in case the restaurant is cold. I promise I'm not paranoid of being cold)
5 casual tops (tanks, short-sleeves, tees)
1-2 bikinis/swimsuits
swimsuit cover up (I just use an over sized tee and shorts)
comfortable sandals for walking/shopping
dressy shoes
sneakers
socks
bras (strapless, if needed)
workout clothes and shoes

Necessities for the sun:

camera (aka your iphone, but of course, you won't be leaving that behind anyway)
sunscreen and chap stick (my absolute, number one, must have is chap stick)
sunglasses
hat
book to read
beach bag or back pack (I'm doubling my carry on backpack as my adventure backpack)
phone charger
bags (for dirty clothes, wet swimwear, etc.)

Back to Basics:

toothpaste/toothbrush
shampoo/conditioner (I hate hotel ones.. I always bring mine that I know I love)
body lotion
deodorant
makeup/makeup remover
hair brush
hair protectant (to protect your hair from the sun) and hair spray (to hold it in place for evenings)
shaving creme and razors (if you're going for a week, you might need to touch up, you know..)
contact lens/glasses (if you wear these)
hair bands hair bands hair bands (I can't be caught without these and bobby pins)