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title: "What Should You Pack for the Ultimate Summer Getaway?"
description: "Your Personal Effects; A Good Book; Beach Sandals; Toiletries; Convertible, Invisible Bra; More ..."
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# What Should You Pack for the Ultimate Summer Getaway?

One of the worst things that you can do when going on a **summer vacation** is to overpack. You absolutely will not enjoy the trip while lugging around a heavy suitcase. The trick is to **travel **light -but do not forget all the **essentials**. The extra items that you may need along the way can be bought on one of the local stores in your destination. After all, that's what **tourist shopping** is for!

Here's a quick list of the top 10 must-have items in your luggage when packing for the ultimate **summer getaway**:

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## 10. Your Personal Effects

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![Your Personal Effects](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/personal-things_450x438.jpg)

No matter which far-off exotic location it is that you plan to go, you should always pack first your important **personal effects**. Your **passport**, **credit cards**, ATM card, cellphone and a couple of ID’s. Make sure that you only have enough **cash **to last for the entire trip bringing too much is not really a good idea. Just use your credit card and ATM for real cash emergencies so that you will not be tempted to overspend. Keep all your personal effects in a separate, smaller bag inside your luggage or just carry them with you for safety purposes.

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## 9. A Good Book

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Whenever I have to pack for a week-long **vacation**, I always agonize about which book to bring. **Summer **vacations are the best time to catch up on your reading whether you are already lounging in the beach or waiting for your flight on the airport.

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## 8. Beach Sandals

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![Beach Sandals](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/sandals_400x300.jpg)

Whether you are planning to visit an **exotic beach** location in **North America** or in faraway **Asia**, bright-colored beach sandals are the perfect **footwear**. I always pack a couple of beach sandals in my luggage whenever I go on one of my annual **summer trips** -these babies are light and do not take up much space in my suitcase. Naturally, do not forget some casual shoes for your trip to the airport and a pair of sneakers if you plan to go on hiking.

## 7. [Toiletries](http://www.amazon.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com)

![Toiletries](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/toiletries1_400x300.jpg)

Toothpaste, deodorant, tanning oil, mouthwash, toothbrush, shampoo, lotion -always pack the **toiletries **that you absolutely cannot live without and secure them in a ziplock bag. Oh, and don’t forget the **sunscreen**!

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## 6. Convertible, Invisible Bra

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I just recently discovered this $29 convertible, invisible bra from **Barely There**. Other **underwear **manufacturing companies should have their own version of the **invisible bra**. You can wear them under your strapless blouses, **tank tops**, small tees and camis -and you don’t have to worry about tan lines anymore.

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## 5. Swimsuits

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![Swimsuits](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/swimsuit_400x389.jpg)

Your **summer vacation will never be complete without a pair of [flattering](https://allwomenstalk.com/7-swimsuits-for-7-body-types/)**[swimsuits](https://allwomenstalk.com/7-swimsuits-for-7-body-types/). When buying two-piece or [one-piece swimsuits](https://allwomenstalk.com/6-hot-one-piece-swimsuits-of-2010/), choose a style and cut which [makes the most out of your body](https://allwomenstalk.com/8-tips-for-choosing-the-right-swimwear/).

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## 4. Summer Clothes

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A couple of skirts, **Bermuda **shorts, a few [summer dresses](https://allwomenstalk.com/twelve-must-own-summer-dresses/), a sweatshirt in case it gets cold at night, lots of tees and tank tops, a pair of light pants -these are some of the clothes that you can squeeze into your suitcase. Count the number of days that you will be going on **vacation **-that should be the number of shirts that you have -with a couple of extra tops added for good measure. The bottom part of your outfit, you can mix and match.

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## 3. Shades

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![Shades](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/shades_663x340.jpg)

Protect your **eyes **from the glare of the **tropical sun** with a pair of wraparound, dark **shades**.

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## 2. Digital Camera

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What good is your summer vacation without your **cool digital camera** to capture your image in all your tanned glory? If you plan to go on diving, you can even splurge for an **underwater **camera model so that you can show off an underwater shot to your friends and family when you get back home.

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## 1. Your Loved One

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![Your Loved One](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/summer-pack_400x300.jpg)

Alright - your love cannot be literally packed in a suitcase - but you should definitely bring someone along! The **ultimate summer getaway** cannot be described as such without that **special person** whom you can share and get to enjoy the experience with.

With these seven **essential **items in mind, you can leave all your worries behind and have one heck of a time in the **summer getaway destination** of your choice. **Enjoy!
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