How to Pack for a Trip to London
Home of the Queen, the Underground and a great cup of tea, London is also famous for fog, rain and drizzle, so pack accordingly.
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Things You'll Need
- Carry-on Bags
- Garment Bags
- Luggage Sets
- Travel Clothes
- Umbrellas
- Travel Adapters And Converters
- Passport Services
- Backpacks
- Duffel Bags
Instructions
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Prepare for cool, damp weather year-round.
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Pack business attire appropriate to your line of work. Suits are a business staple for men. For women, hose are a must with suits.
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Think casual for taking in the sights and sounds of the city. Jeans, khakis, T-shirts and sweaters are common attire.
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Bring a blazer and slacks (men) for dining out or taking in a show. Women will impress in a dress or skirted outfit.
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Pack an all-weather winter coat, long underwear, turtlenecks, boots, socks, gloves, scarf and a hat if you plan to be there between November and March. Wear rubber-soled shoes to avoid slipping on any ice.
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Opt for lightweight wool, heavier cotton and fleece clothes for easy layering during the summer months. Pair summer attire with walking shoes to sightsee comfortably.
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Take two pairs of shoes. If one pair gets wet, you won't be obligated to trudge around with soggy feet.
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Pack an umbrella and a raincoat no matter what time of year you go.
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Bring an appropriate power adapter to recharge batteries for computers, phones and small appliances.
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Tips & Warnings
Bring a carry-on bag that includes all necessities you might need in case your luggage goes astray: passport, a change of clothes, all medications, spare contact lenses or glasses, all forms of money and any important documents.
Pack to accommodate your needs. Leave superfluous items at home.
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Jun 30, 2006
Do not wear white tennis shoes, wear trendy earth tone shoes (6/2006). If you use a map, use London A-Z (you can pick them up at newsstands once in UK). I have never had any problems using a map - even tourists from other parts of England and Scotland use them, so no big deal. -
Jun 30, 2006
Do not wear white tennis shoes, wear trendy earth tone shoes (6/2006). If you use a map, use London A-Z (you can pick them up at newsstands once in UK). I have never had any problems using a map - even tourists from other parts of England and Scotland use them, so no big deal.
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Mar 20, 2006
Pack shoes that you would feel comfortable walking in for an entire day. Transportation in London is not cheap, so you will find yourself "a pied" often. Although you may be tempted to wear sneakers, they are not very comfortable if you encounter rain.
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Nov 22, 2005
When my husband traveled to London earlier this year some of the hotels did not have washcloths - so on his next trip he packed some just in case.
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Nov 22, 2005
Carry your umbrella with you...everywhere. You see businessmen and women doing this all the time. It may be sunny when you step out to run errands or hit the shops, but chances are it will rain at least once before you make it back!
