Free Yourself From Your Baggage

We all know the stress that packing for vacation can create.
What’s the weather going to be like?
What is it changes?
How do you pack for 90° days and 70° nights?

Should I bring sandals, flats, heels, Flip flops, or Running shoes? How about all them!
You know the drill… Those shoes take up so much space they need their own bag.

…And don’t get me started about packing for the kids before going on a beach vacation?

Here’s how to free yourself from all that stress and baggage.

Pack less and buy more.

Almost any beach vacation spot you visit will have stores, outlets, and local clothing shops. If you’re looking to embrace your vacation environment and be treated like a local instead of a tourist, shop where the locals shop.

There are tons of great surf shops in the St. Pete Beach and Clearwater beach areas where you’ll find trendy and appropriate clothing for a great beach vacation.

Plus you’ll get to go shopping :-)

Don’t have to worry about all that sunblock and lotion exploding in your suitcase. Every Walgreens on the Gulf beaches carries all the beach sun protection supplies you’ll ever need.

Ship It

Travel with toddlers?

Here’s a big family vacations tip.

When traveling with toddlers, only pack the most essentials, 4 diapers, a little formula, etc., then use Amazon.com or other service and have your items delivered to the hotel or resort where you are staying.

Here’s all the diapers you’ll need for a week of beach vacation.

Here's all the diapers you’ll need for a week of beach vacation. Huggies Little Snugglers Diapers, Newborn, 88 Count (Packaging May Vary)

Here are some wipes. Huggies Natural Care Pop-Up Baby Wipes Tub, 64 Count (Packaging May Vary)

If they arrive a day before you do, you can even call to ensure your items have arrived. This way, it’s waiting for you.

Nothing to lug, no worries about running out to the store. It’s all there.

* Be sure to check with your hotel or beach vacation rental office to see if they will hold a package for you.