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How to Pack for a Summer Vacation

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Summary: For a summer vacation, remember to pack lots of sunscreen, keep all travel-size toiletries in a clear plastic bag, wear a hat as sun protection, bring any important medications, and keep important documents in a waterproof container. Pack smart this summer with advice from a well-known travel agent in this free video on traveling.

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By Russ Handler
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Russ Handler owns an online travel agency, and he is a known travel expert in the Tampa Bay area who has been featured as an expert on travel for decades on local television and radio...read more

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"Hi everyone, I'm Russ Handler, so let's say you got a summer vacation coming up. Well the most important thing that I can suggest whether you're going to the beach or mountains in the summertime, lots and lots of sunscreen. This you definitely want to buy in advance of your trip and then pack it ahead of time because chances are you're going to get this kind of a product far cheaper in your local store then you will once you get to your destination. Couple other things you'll want to keep in mind for any trip that is, and that is to make sure that your toiletries are in a clear bag and that they are travel size. It will make it a lot easier for your in the long run to get through any customs or get through any security checkpoints. Now secondly, pack yourself a hat for your summer vacation. Chances are the first couple of days you're likely to get some sunburn, this will help keep the sun off of your face the next day or in subsequent days as your sunburn is healing. Of course you want to make sure that you have any medications, you don't want to be on hand on your summer vacation without any medication that you need. Now here's something that is very, very simple but very effective as well. I like to carry one of these things to the beach with me or on any summer vacation where water or rain might be prevalent. It holds all my important documents, it holds my money and everything in well let's just say somewhat of a waterproof container. So that's just a couple tips on packing for a summer vacation and I wish you a happy and safe trip."

eHow Article: How to Pack for a Summer Vacation

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