• Determine what the weather will be at your destination on www.weather.com, and start planning your wardrobe accordingly. Will you need business clothes, sports/workout clothes, evening attire?

• Bring 2-3 tops for every pants or skirt. Try not to take too much. You'll only wear the outfits you love, anyway, and will wear favorite outfits more than once.

• Assemble outfits to pack in PakSmarte™ Packing Organizers that include top, bottom, jacket or sweater, scarf, costume jewelry, etc. Stick with one major color and coordinate items to "mix 'n match." T-shirts in neutral colors will be your best friend and will give you a go-anywhere wardrobe. Think "black & white" and you'll pack less!

• Avoid taking expensive jewelry. But if you must, either wear it or keep it in your handbag at all times. Instead, pack fun fashion-forward costume jewelry.

• Pack baby powder to sprinkle on a greasy spot, leave it overnight, and the spot will be gone the next morning. Bring Tide-toGo® in your cosmetic bag.

• Pack your medications in your carry-on, and be sure to tighten all bottle caps.

• Don't forget your tickets, passport or I.D. and credit cards, and keep copies of these in your suitcase in case of loss. Don't travel with a lot of cash. Instead, plan to use ATMs and/or travelers checks. For international travel, look for HSBC® ATMs, available at all airports and in many hotels - they're in English and easy to use worldwide.

• Keep an eye on your belongings as they go through airport security. Put your suitcase, shoes and jacket through first and then your briefcase, computer and handbag last.

• On the plane, try to wear dark clothes that won't wrinkle or easily soil. Take an extra set of underwear (and a bathing suit and flipflops of you're headed for the Tropics) in your carry-on in case your checked luggage is lost.

• Bring your favorite neutral-colored shawl or wrap on the plane and for cooler-than-expected evenings during your trip.

• If you plan to shop, don't forget a fold-up tote bag to fill and check on your return.        Click here to download PDF of "How to PakSmarte".

           Bon Voyage!