Often packing for a trip can be stressful and something that we put off untill the last minute.  Here are a few tips that will hopefully help make your packing a little less stressful.

Only pack what you can manage

Using a porter is great, but they may not always be available.

Make a list of every thing you want to take

Once you have your list go ahead and lay it out on a bed before you start packing so that you can see how much you can squeeze into your luggage.

Consider taking out a 1/3 of the clothing you have packed

In most cases you will never wear everything you pack, and you can always use a laundry service.

Don’t pack the iron and hairdryer

Most hotels have hairdryers in the room now and also irons available.

Don’t pack valuables in your luggage

Jewelery, medications, cameras and your documents should be packed in your carry on luggage.

Other things you can do to maximize your packing success are using the vacuum bags to back your items and rolling your clothing or folding it like a store.