What to pack for Thanksgiving in Cozumel?

Cozumel sounds like a fabulous place to spend your Thanksgiving holiday. What you pack will depend on the activities you will be doing during your visit. The climate is hot and humid there. The clothes you bring should be in light weight, natural fabrics such as cotton, silk and / or linen that wash and…

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Can I still wear white pants, shorts or shoes after Labor Day?

Can I still wear white pants, shorts or shoes after Labor Day? I am going to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina September 30-October 4. You can wear white all year-long today. The rule of no white after Labor Day is archaic in the 21st century. Always check the weather where you are traveling to before packing.…

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What to pack for NYC in the summer?

NYC in the summer can be hot, in the 80’s and 90’s! Comfortable, casual clothing in breathable fabrics like cotton are perfect for this weather. Separates such as skirts, pants and shorts with tops are perfect. Also cotton dresses, that are loose-fitting, are great in hot weather. Bring some costume jewelry and / or scarfs…

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What to pack for an Alaska Adventure?

What to pack for an Alaska Adventure? Going on a small ship adventure cruise to Alaska. Alaska is a must see and an adventure cruise will be fun plus an opportunity to see glaciers and wild life. You will be kayaking, hiking, bushwhacking, snorkeling, bird watching and maybe even doing a polar plunge. Packing is…

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What type of footwear & basics are they wearing in Europe this winter?

What type of footwear are they wearing in Europe this winter? I’m going to Germany & Prague for the Christmas & New Year holidays. What should I bring for basics? Footwear is looking very practical. Women want to be comfortable. Low heeled knee-high boots or ankle boots, oxfords and athletic shoes are favorites. It will…

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What to wear cruising in Malaysia?

What to wear cruising in Malaysia? Going on a cruise the last two weeks in November. Do not want to sit around in my bathing suit on days that we will be at sea. What do you suggest I bring for these days on the ship. Temperature should be around 80 degrees. Cruising in Malaysia…

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What to pack for a 17 day trip to Ireland & Italy?

What to pack for a 17 day trip to Ireland & Italy? I will be city sightseeing and driving in Ireland for 12 days and then going to a casual wedding in Cinque Terre. The wedding festivities will be outdoors: rehearsal dinner at a beachside restaurant  (beachside cocktail), reception at someone’s beachside villa (casual) and the…

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What should I pack for a summer weekend in the country?

A weekend in the country can be so relaxing. A time to kickback and unwind. You don’t need to pack a lot of clothes in the summer since the temperature is usually warm. Two daytime outfits, one for Saturday and one for Sunday are enough. Shorts, cropped or ankle pants several colorful tees, or shorts…

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