SPRING BREAK : Organizing and Preparing

I leave for my Spring Break trip in 13 days.  Let me fill you in: I am traveling to Italy for 8 days with the Vocal Department at SOA. (my school) There are about 45 of us traveling, including chaperons, as we travel through the country, performing 3 times. (We get to perform at the Pantheon!). I'm super excited, as well as all the students who get to travel with us! I am starting to plan everything out, my passport is waiting, and the memory card on the camera is cleared. I cannot wait. 
In order to help you (and myself!) prep for Spring Break vacationing, I thought it would be fun to start a short series with some tips and tricks for traveling and having the time of your life. 
Today, I'm simply discussing organizing and preparing for your trip. I love the logistics of a trip and planning everything out, especially what we are doing each day. 
Pinterest Boards // I love Pinterest, and it's no secret. There are some GREAT pins and boards about travelling, packing, and destinations. I've found great tips on what to pack in a carry-on and how to make a small amount of items turn into quite a few outfits! (Some of my traveling boards include : paris is always a good idea, je voyage, and Italy Trip) My friend and I stay up on the phone sometimes, pinning items that we will use when planning this week for our trip. We are so excited. 
Lists, Lists, Lists // Lists, no matter what kind of person you are, are the best way to get organized and stay on top of it. Making a list of outfits, what you're going to pack in your checked bag/carry-on/purse, what to do the week/night before, etc., will help you so much and will lower your stress level drastically. 
Ask for Help // One of the biggest things I find helpful when getting ready for my trips is to ask for help and to say no to things that I won't have time for. Packing and Organizing for a trip can be a hassle and stressful, so asking for help is a clever decision. 
How do you prepare for a trip? xoxo
PS. What would you like to see in this mini-series? Let me know, because I want to please you! This is what I have planned:  Monday, March 31: Plane Outfits and Passing the Time Wednesday, April 2: Enjoying Your Trip