Travel Organisation Guide

Making your journey an organised one is important.  Being prepared with travel organisation  will allow you more time to play and less time stressing out with packing and sorting. 

• First, you will want to replace your old, tired suitcases with luggage  that is durable and easy to pack.  You want your pieces to be long lasting and organisation-ready!

• With a compact suitcase,  there are a few staple items that are needed for travel, whether it be a weekend or a month away.  Keeping yourself organised is key to the packing process!  Use these ideas to store items safely, quickly, and conveniently. 

• See our guide to Luggage for elaborative details on models and how to select the right luggage for you.  But for now, the basics of organisation.   

Luggage Overview
Wheels Wheeled suitcases  -- also called Trolley  or Pullman  suitcases-- are more common than ever and have never been easier.  Try garment bags on wheels  for suits, dresses, and other fragile clothing items.  Wheeled suitcases for kids  are a great way to let the kids trek their own cargo.	Pockets Suitcases with pockets  and compartments make packing much more organised and convenient. Keep items separate.  For example, put toiletries  in one compartment and jewellery  in another.  You will then be able to find what you are looking for with ease. Compartments  also keep items from shifting around inside of the suitcase and getting lost.	Shoulder Straps  Luggage with shoulder straps  makes for excellent light packing, perfect for a weekend trip or for use as a carry on bag.  Garment bags  come with shoulder straps for easy portability! Laptop bags  are also made with shoulder straps and make it easy to tow around your personal electronics, while juggling other pieces of luggage in your hands.

Organisational Needs for All

Toiletry Bag  A hanging toiletry bag  is great for holding mini travel bottles!	Vacuum-Sealed Bags  These bags keep clothes  compressed and clean.	Travel Jewellery Organiser  Sort out your jewellery  so that it doesn't tangle during travel.	Packing Cubes  Cram more clothing  in and keep it all sorted.	Shoe bag  Protect those Italian leather shoes  and keep other items in your bag from collecting the shoe dirt.

For Women

Travel Make-up Case  An sturdy alternative to the cosmetic bag.	Travel Brush Case  Store all make-up brushes  in one convenient location.	Flat Iron or Curling Iron Cover  Protection your hair styling tools  from damage.	Travel Blow-dryer  Find a hair dryer  small enough to take everywhere.	Lingerie Bag  Keep panties  and other hot numbers stored away neatly in an easy-to-find location.

For Men

Grooming Kit  The essentials for male hygiene  in one compact case.	Shaving Kit  Keep the razor  and its components separate for protection.	Shoe Shine Kit  Shoe polish  will be needed for those special nights out or that important business meeting.	Tie Caddy  Keep neck ties  nice and neat in these portable storage containers.	Wrinkle Release Spray  A convenient alternative to the travel iron,  button-down shirts  lose their wrinkles in no time.

Related Guides

Check out our other guides for more information on travel needs and planning!

Travel Essentials	Luggage	Kids' Travel Essentials	Products Onboard	Travel

External Links

• BellaOnline.com: Women's travel tips and organisation ideas.
• Suite101.com: How to organise business travel and set up an office while away.
• WordPress.com: Blogs about travel organising.