If you are planning on breezing through dozens of books during your beach getaway, think about sending your reading material ahead of you to your hotel. Or if you want to bring sporting equipment but don’t think you have enough room in your suitcase, send that ahead as well. Just be sure to get a confirmation number from the post office so you can follow up to be sure the package arrives at your destination.
When it comes time to head back home, you may find that the souvenirs you’ve bought just won’t fit in your overflowing suitcase! Don’t worry. If that’s the case, remove some of your clothing and send them home through the mail (via UPS, FedEx, or another mail carrier). Pack the more breakable items in your suitcase, bolstering them with soft items like socks and t-shirts.
Finally, here is a list of items that most travelers bring with them. This may be helpful when you are creating your own packing list:
Camera and film
Foreign language dictionary (if applicable) or travel guide