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Before you pack a fourth pair of flip-flops for your
Hawaiian honeymoon, you might want to consider packing
something a bit more important – something that will
prepare you for the unexpected.
It depends on where you’re going and the duration of your
trip, but there are things you’re going to wish you had
brought. Here are five essentials for your suitcase:
1. WALK THIS WAY
Never leave home without a comfortable pair of shoes.
Walking down the cobblestone streets is what Paris is all
about. Visiting Paris with only a big pair of high-heels? Not
smart!
Sightseeing will be a major component of your trip,
whether heading to France or Fiji. Go without a good pair
of shoes and you’ll end up buying a pair while you’re there.
2. DOCTOR, DOCTOR!
What’s the fastest way home from your honeymoon? A
bladder infection. Known as the “honeymoon disease,” it’s
the number one reason newlyweds abandon their romantic
getaways for a stateside retreat. If somebody’s flying to
Fiji or a secluded island, there are not the same medicines
available. Good luck finding Uristat (an over-the-counter
bladder infection remedy) in the Caribbean.
Other suggestions are: antihistamines to battle allergic
reactions to unfamiliar vegetation; topical anti-itch creams
for various bug bites; and anti-diarrhea medication to
combat unfamiliar foods and water.
3. SHARP-DRESSED MAN
Casual destination or not, grooms should make suitcase
space for an outfit upgrade. Just about anywhere you go
there’s a restaurant that requires men to wear a collared
shirt and closed-toed shoes. Not being prepared for that
could keep you out of nice restaurants, which can be a
disaster on your honeymoon.
4. PHOTOCOPY FEVER
A photocopy of your passport, airline tickets and birth
certificate can help you out of a jam if the originals are lost
or stolen. Photocopies can be so helpful, when you’re trying
to get duplicates. Also, pack your driver’s license, in case
you want to rent a car.
5. OPERATOR, COULD YOU HELP ME PLACE
THIS CALL?
Calling cards are essential, but they’re not all created equal.
Call the customer service number on the back of the card
to make sure it works in your destination. Cards have
designated calling regions, which could place you in a lurch
when it comes to dialing home. Don’t buy it until you know
for sure.
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PACK LIGHT, BUT PACK SMART FOR
YOUR POST-NUPTIAL ADVENTURE.
A SENSIBLE SUITCASE IS WORTH ITS
WEIGHT IN ANTIHISTAMINES.
By Matthew M. F. Miller
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