After speaking to a few of my jet-setting friends, we came up with a list of comfort items that you should consider packing into your carry-on luggage. Before I get into that, something to consider is what you are going to do with your luggage? Check or carry on?
My suggestion is that you should check your luggage. There's nothing more frustrating that lugging your stuff from terminal to terminal, into the bathroom stall, and in line with you for coffee and treats! If you check your luggage, they will put it all the way through to Auckland for you and you won't have to worry about it. If you have a long stopover (more than 3 hours) it's really handy not to have anything to lug around with you.
<<<<PLEASE NOTE: in Auckland, you will be required to collect your luggage and bring it to the domestic terminal which is about a 7-10 minute walk or a 3 minute bus ride. I normally opt for the walk as the weather will most likely be nice and it's good to stretch your legs after the trans-pacific flight!>>>
If you haven't packed a lot and you just have a small suitcase, carry on and a personal item, you might choose to carry on. I'm not a fan on international flights unless I just have a backpack, but some people don't like to part with their stuff. If you have a travel partner, that makes the whole going to the bathroom, getting food thing WAY easier!
If you are checking luggage, a few items that are wonderful to have in your carry-on are as follows. If they are toiletries, just make sure they are travel size and in a zip lock baggie:
1. A clean pair of undies...for that fresh flying feeling!
2. Toothbrush/toothpaste....helps you feel like you are in your normal sleep routine and means you can drink all the wine and coffee you want without worrying about cavities!
3. Moisturizer...priceless. It's gets pretty dry up there. A great way to rejuvenate the skin.
4. Deodorant/wet wipes. 'Nuff said ;)
5. Change for suitcase trolleys in LAX or SF. They are free in NZ, but you might choose to make life easier by grabbing one as you will still have your luggage when you go through customs!
6. SUNSCREEN! You laugh, but the sun is SUPER DUPER strong here. You don't want to burn on that walk from the international to the domestic terminal. Also, it's much cheaper in America, so you may want to buy some and put it in your checked luggage. Put it in a ziplock so it doesn't explode on your clothes! Very important! This is another advantage to checking your luggage. You can bring your favorite products, as long as you check them (and again, put in a baggie! Trust me ;)
That oughtta get your wheels turnin! If you're unsure about anything, just email me!
See you in 2 and a bit weeks! EEEEEKKKKK!
My suggestion is that you should check your luggage. There's nothing more frustrating that lugging your stuff from terminal to terminal, into the bathroom stall, and in line with you for coffee and treats! If you check your luggage, they will put it all the way through to Auckland for you and you won't have to worry about it. If you have a long stopover (more than 3 hours) it's really handy not to have anything to lug around with you.
<<<<PLEASE NOTE: in Auckland, you will be required to collect your luggage and bring it to the domestic terminal which is about a 7-10 minute walk or a 3 minute bus ride. I normally opt for the walk as the weather will most likely be nice and it's good to stretch your legs after the trans-pacific flight!>>>
If you haven't packed a lot and you just have a small suitcase, carry on and a personal item, you might choose to carry on. I'm not a fan on international flights unless I just have a backpack, but some people don't like to part with their stuff. If you have a travel partner, that makes the whole going to the bathroom, getting food thing WAY easier!
If you are checking luggage, a few items that are wonderful to have in your carry-on are as follows. If they are toiletries, just make sure they are travel size and in a zip lock baggie:
1. A clean pair of undies...for that fresh flying feeling!
2. Toothbrush/toothpaste....helps you feel like you are in your normal sleep routine and means you can drink all the wine and coffee you want without worrying about cavities!
3. Moisturizer...priceless. It's gets pretty dry up there. A great way to rejuvenate the skin.
4. Deodorant/wet wipes. 'Nuff said ;)
5. Change for suitcase trolleys in LAX or SF. They are free in NZ, but you might choose to make life easier by grabbing one as you will still have your luggage when you go through customs!
6. SUNSCREEN! You laugh, but the sun is SUPER DUPER strong here. You don't want to burn on that walk from the international to the domestic terminal. Also, it's much cheaper in America, so you may want to buy some and put it in your checked luggage. Put it in a ziplock so it doesn't explode on your clothes! Very important! This is another advantage to checking your luggage. You can bring your favorite products, as long as you check them (and again, put in a baggie! Trust me ;)
That oughtta get your wheels turnin! If you're unsure about anything, just email me!
See you in 2 and a bit weeks! EEEEEKKKKK!
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