Pack Your Suitcase Online
Posted on July 22, 2008
If you are like me you start planning your trip WAY in advance. And, if you are like most frequent travelers, you plan the majority of that trip online. If so, here is a handy website/online tool that will take your trip planning to a whole new level, Suitcase. This free online tool is powered by Kaboodle and is hosted by http://www.concierge.com/, Condé Nast Traveler’s travel website.
Suitcase is billed by Concierge.com as “The Ultimate Trip Planning Tool” and I have to say, I agree. The Suitcase tool lets you collect all the trip information you need from hotels to transportation details and saves it all in one place online so that it is accessible from any computer that has Internet access. Here is how it works:
- Fill your Suitcase with items from Concierge.com or anywhere on the Web – whether it’s a trip you’re planning or just dreaming about.
- Organize your saved items into a day–by–day itinerary.
- Invite friends to help build your Suitcase – or make it public so others can see it.
- Browse other Suitcases to see where other Concierge.com members are traveling.
I can’t decide what part of this tool I like best, allowing my friends to add to my Suitcase or browsing other people’s Suitcases. This tool really opens up a whole new world of trip planning. Think of it as the MySpace for traveling adults. Before long you will begin to meet new “virtual” traveling companions who you can share ideas and must-sees.
One important tip, take the time to install the Suitcase Toolbar on your computer. The site will give you instructions on how to do this. This will allow you to save a website to your appropriate Suitcase at the click of a mouse.
For more information and details on this handy travel tool go to http://suitcase.concierge.com/. While you’re there type in a search for MedjetAssist and you will see the link to my New York Suitcase where I have started collecting information and reference sites for my favorite “Big City” in the world. And hey, if you have any ideas or comments about your favorite places in Gotham please post them for me.
The World Wide Will
MedjetAssist -Take Trips, Not Chances
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I am in need of serious help to pack my suitcase! I am going to Dallas,TX on wed.! I need to pack make-up,face wash,face wash remover,toothpaste,toothbrush,contacts,contact solutions of all kinds,and saline solution 4 sens. eyes! I need to take femine products as well! Eye glass case,sunglasses,and case! Tennis shoes,flip flops,and dress shoes have to also fit in my suitcase with my clothes!
Yikes, that does sound like a challenge. Not sure if you are planning on checking a bag or how long you plan on staying so it is hard to give specifics but here are some basics that might help. Go and find miniature containers for all of your solutions and liquids. you can find them at stores such as Target and Wal-Mart. By cutting down on your liquid sizes you can manage to fit a lot more into your quart size liquid bag. Just make sure that the containers are 3oz or less in size. You can also find compact toothbrushes that are great for travel in the same section of the store.
Regarding your clothing, I like to fold then roll mine. This allows you to pack a lot more into the space you have allotted. You can also take gallon size bags like the ones you pack your liquids in and put socks, t-shirt and other underwear in it, roll out the air and zip tight. This will compact the garments and make them easier to pack and will conserve room. Finally, I suggest really thinking about your wardrobe and packing clothing items that can double as work and evening wear.
Shoes are the hardest. I wear my bulkiest pair and pack the others. And, if all else fails check a bag. Sometimes you just have to.
Hope this helped some.
Will
I am in going to Haiti next month,and i need some help on knowing what to take!