Mistake: you throw out your packing list
A packing list can help make sure you don’t forget anything important, but don’t chuck it in the bin when you’re finished. “Make a list a week in advance,” says etiquette expert, April Masini. “Go over it several times throughout the week. Put your packable items out the night before. Go through them the next day. And then, when you’re sure you have everything you need, pack your suitcase.”
Mistake: you don’t bring enough masks
Even if masks aren’t required in your hometown, they may be required elsewhere, especially if you are travelling by plane or taking public transportation. “Even if you’re using cloth masks, you should pack several,” explains Walden. “You can’t rely on being able to wash them where you’re staying, and no one really wants to do laundry on a vacation anyway.”
Mistake: you don’t bring your own cleaning products
You may not want to rely on others to keep spaces clean for you so it’s best to pack extra hand sanitiser and disinfecting wipes to ensure clean surfaces, especially in a hotel room. “Post-coronavirus I am including a pillowcase as well as a fabric sanitiser for bedding,” says lifestyle influencer, Amra Beganovich. “Even though many places have imposed a stricter cleaning regiment during the pandemic, taking additional safety measures can help you feel at ease.”
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Source: RD.com
