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Dress for Weather / to Impress   Las Vegas

Dress for  Weather / to Impress, Las Vegas

 37 Reviews  That Is why I prefer the Samsonite Brand in travelling as my main travelling Bags are samsonite since they have the lightest hard cases and hybrid soft sided hard cases of luggage of any luggage... 

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Shoes   New Orleans

Shoes, New Orleans

 7 Reviews  The luggage you bring will depend on your mode of transportation. By air, travel as light as you can. Never go anywhere, especially someplace where there is as much walking involved as in New Orleans... 

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Clothes For Layering   San Francisco

Clothes For Layering, San Francisco

 55 Reviews  Backpacks are excellent for putting your camera as well as some of the souvenirs you buy along your visits to the shops. Make sure you bring a beanie, scarf, sweatshirt, sweater and a nice warm... 

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What To Wear   Los Angeles

What To Wear, Los Angeles

 18 Reviews  If you are coming during the winter, be prepared for generally, sunny days and cool evenings. The best way to dress is in layers. When it does rain, it is chilly. So be prepared and do bring a warm... 

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Casual / Light   Key West

Casual / Light, Key West

 15 Reviews  Ladies: Sundress Shorts Light Jacket (it cools off when the sun goes down) Sandals Guys: Shorts Button down camp shirts sandals (but please - no socks) hat Sunscreen! Aspirin (for when you have been... 

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rain gear   Vancouver

rain gear, Vancouver

 31 Reviews  I walked out of the airport terminal and into a light rain. As we got downtown the rain was getting heavier, but the locals weren't even hurrying to get out of it. Most of them hadn't even broken out... 

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Warm clothes   Montreal

Warm clothes, Montreal

 23 Reviews  Many people think about keeping their "core" warm, but what about the lower half? There are some really great fitting and comfortable jeans available that keep you warm. They are called Winter Blues... 

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Pack For Weather   Boston

Pack For Weather, Boston

 20 Reviews  Our last visit to Boston was during the MLK Jr. Holiday weekend in January 2010. We took a small rollaboard for our stay. We anticipated the weather to be chilly especially by the water so I wore a... 

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Cool / Casual   San Diego

Cool / Casual, San Diego

 6 Reviews  On the VT Gear website the question is asked, "Ever wonder who you're standing next to?" Well, that is one reason to wear VT gear, but I have another reason. To easily keep track of my grandkids... 

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Travel Light / Layers   Seattle

Travel Light / Layers, Seattle

 20 Reviews  Comfortable Shoes, Sweatshirt/Blazer, and lightweight pants/shorts. We always travel in August or September, which in all reality is truly the perfect time. It's a bit warm still but there is... 

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Beachwear & Sunscreen!   Honolulu

Beachwear & Sunscreen!, Honolulu

 20 Reviews  Bring flip-flops with you or plan to buy some when you arrive. See my Local Customs tip. Pack clothing suitable for tropical weather. The young women in this photo, with their black stockings and... 

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Packing Lists   Philadelphia

Packing Lists, Philadelphia

 14 Reviews  Comfortable walking shoes. It's best to explore this great old town on foot. Wide angle is great for shots of buildings but a zoom is fun for sneaky people shots. Thanks to D for getting me to... 

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Bathing Suits   Miami

Bathing Suits, Miami

 6 Reviews  bring your swim suits people , Miami's South Beach is hot . Tan in the daylight hours and by night - dance till you drop ! Like I said - the city that doesn't quit . lots of great pics to take so... 

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Weather Related Clothing   Houston

Weather Related Clothing, Houston

 6 Reviews  It's hot. It rains. That's just Houston. There are two seasons: Summer and Spring. Spring is about January-April. After April, until December, it's hot. Make sure you bring plenty of sun screen. Let... 

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Clothing/Luggage   Puerto Vallarta

Clothing/Luggage, Puerto Vallarta

 14 Reviews  OK....you've planned a family vacation to Puerto Vallarta. The tickets were reasonable, the weather is perfect, now what to bring? First let me say check with your airline regarding your baggage... 

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Clothes   Miami Beach

Clothes, Miami Beach

 6 Reviews  Take whatever you need for the duration of your stay. Remember, if you're down here for shopping, you might buy the clothes you wear out while you're here. Nice sandals and some shorts are a must, if... 

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Clothing   Mexico City

Clothing, Mexico City

 39 Reviews  I brought a very small carry on travel backpack for my trip. If you are planning on taking the subway to and from your hotel this is all you will want to take because there are TONS of stairs and... 

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Winter, summer & rain gear   Quebec

Winter, summer & rain gear, Quebec

 20 Reviews  Quebec City is one of Canada's snowiest cities. On average, we receive 3 m of snow every year but the 2007-2008 winter was our snowiest ever, with about 5.6 m of snow!! It is not rare to see the first... 

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Beach Attire   Fort Lauderdale

Beach Attire, Fort Lauderdale

 10 Reviews  You'll need layers during the Spring. It was warm to downright hot and sunny during the day...so Swimming Suits and shorts will do. However, a sweater or the appropriate coverage is needed for night.... 

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Comfortable Clothes   Atlanta

Comfortable Clothes, Atlanta

 4 Reviews  During my trip this year, the temperature remained in the 70s, although this seemed a little warm than I would expect for Atlanta at this time of year. I would probably recommend bringing warmer... 

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Weather   Ottawa

Weather, Ottawa

 15 Reviews  Waterproof shoes, don't forget weatherproof paste. Waterproof coat etc; you will have make your car ice/snow-free more than once. Anti-flu, anti-cold stuff (I prefer Fisherman's Friend). Some... 

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Weather Related Clothing   Dallas

Weather Related Clothing, Dallas

 4 Reviews  Although you can probably leave out your snow boots, I would suggest being prepared for almost any other kind of weather (especially in spring)! You can never tell what the weather is going to be... 

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What to pack   Cabo San Lucas

What to pack, Cabo San Lucas

 11 Reviews  The baggage handling at the airport in Cabo leaves a lot to be desired. If you are bringing something delicate (like wine for example) pack it well. Very well. It seems I have been packing lighter... 

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Clothes   Tampa

Clothes, Tampa

 8 Reviews   I like to travel light, but this is up to you. You don't need any heavy winter clothes in Tampa, that's for sure! During the summer, make sure you have light clothes and flip-flops! It rains a lot... 

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Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear   Richmond

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear, Richmond

 3 Reviews  If you go to Richmond, or anywhere else in the world, by plane be prepared for loss of your luggage by the airlines. It happened to us thanks to KLM. So, Urszula and I were separated from our... 

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by tmmcgrath

backpack (mid-size), one or two small duffles ...for Glacier National Park...I carry rain/snow gear in my trails pack when setting out on a hot July morning. The layer system...build up (or down) from shorts and a t-shirt, solid boots in summer. This busy summer tourist town hibernates come winter...if you are one of the very-very few who come to see the splendid, sometimes surreal winter in these mountains, bring all of your warmest clothes. However, the Chinook winds of January (especially) can bring temperatures up from well below freezing to 60 degrees F. Be prepared for wind on the east side of the park, rain on the west side...prepare for everything, always. And enjoy this landscape that cannot be fully explored/comprehended in a lifetime. I carry about 10 to 25 pounds of it...but then, I make part of my living from photographs. If you travel...anywhere, it is worth have quality,...

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by XHIKINGMEN

Spread you stuff in 3 different bags;1-The big suite case/back pack for the big ¨hardwear¨ aka important things very embarassing/over sized that you realy need but not anytimes as cloths. kept locked to the hotel room at at the destination2-The daily pack/belt for the camera,batteries,digital kodak, any valuable/usefull relative object you need for the moment while visiting/sporting/working. daily 45 to 65 LITTERS belt 6 to 32 litters3- The fisher man's or tactical vest...CLOSER to you is for you all kind of I.D.'S, medical prescriptions VERY VERY valuable tings MONEY+PERMITS+PASSEPORT+VISAS etc... The underwears synthetic (spandex+licra+polyester+polypropylene)...direcly on your skin.The liner... always synthetic or natural whoolThe gore-tex suits aka body armor over all thatSummer time use cargo pants/shirt (with zipper on legs and arms when the weather changes or when you are in a...

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by mar112

Watch you bags! We met another couple & they put down their carry-on bag & a person claiming to be with the vacation tour took their bag. When they got to the hotel he did not have it. After filing several reports w/ the local police dept. & Continental Airlines the baggage was never recovered! Just make sure you watch your bags! Pack light! It very hot, especially in July! T-Shirts, tank tops, shorts, summer dresses & skirts. For the men maybe have them bring one pair of casual pants just incase you go into a nice restaurant. Sunscreen, Pepto & Ammodium AD. If you need items the Pharmacies have lots of items that cost little to nothing. Make sure to buy an underwater camera that goes to @ least 30'. The underwater sea life is beautiful!

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by Aragina

take what you can carry With such a vast land area. I suggest you check out the area you want to go to and check out the members pages who live or who have been there. As far as Canada ans the USA are concerned you can get all you need in those countries. As far as Canada ans the USA are concerned you can get all you need in those countries

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by emankinen

Depending on where you are going...and the time of year...sometimes just a backpack full of a couples days worth of clothing (including a swimsuit) is enough. If you are travelling by car...there are plenty of rest stops, parks with shower facilities, along the road restaurants, etc..to keep you from having to lug too many suitcases around. You can usually find shopping malls everywhere, so you can buy what you didn't bring. During the warm months in CA shorts, tank tops, swim suits, sandals, tennis shoes/sneakers and a sweatshirt or lightweight jacket should suffice. First Aid kit with stuff for insect bites, stings; make sure you have shampoo and soap to wash the saltwater and sand off yourself at the beaches, keep some anti itch lotion/cream handy in case you run into some poison oak/ivy.

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by Hope_angel13

No matter where you go, always take your swimwear. From Canada to Mexico, you never know where you'll find somewhere to swim, plus they're easy to pack. Always carry antibacterial, extra t.p., and asprin.

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by jem16

soft-sided expandable bags are best, can tuck so many more things in. Good walking shoes or hiking boots. Also raincoats or other wet-weather gear for Vancouver and Fraser Canyon. (it rains a lot there) Camera with wide-angle lens and telescopic lens for the mountain scenery. good air-mattress and warm sleeping bag with ground sheet.

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by pamelajoy

Pack light. You can always pick up what you need along the way. I prefer the luggage that doubles as a closet. You hang it and then the clothes hang inside the bag. I have a Samsonite set purchased in 1999 that has so many compartments that I rarely need to take any other bag with me.Except my purse which doubles as a dayplanner.A collapsible bag to put in my luggage to bring home all the stuff I buy on the trip. One windbreakerone sweatshirtone dressy sweaterPant suit with a matching skirtSeveral T-shirts and sweat pants that can double as sleeping and swim cover-upsScarves and jewelry to make the outfits look different.If you are traveling in the winter time, you may have to take along a heavier coat. I have a down parka that works great in all weather and is also water resistant. I've worn it in Florida at Walt Disney World when they have had unseasonably cool weather and I was...

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by lexnrena

Canada is a first world country and you can get any thing you want here. Depending on the value of the dollar compared to the money where you come from will decide how cheep or expensive it is to buy things here.Canada also has a very diverse climate so read up on the regions you plan to visit and plan to have the proper clothing for the season. One of the best stores in Vancouver is MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT CO-OP. This store has any of the outdoor equipment, or clothing you might need to tackle our rugged country.

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by jtb2inky

Family Travel Here are some general packing tips for travelling with very young children: >Diapers - pack only what you need for the flight to your destination and the first day there. Once on the ground buy just enough to get you home. Diapers are bulky and it pays off to not have too many stuffed into you bags. >Diaper Bag - Fill it up and treat it as a carry-on item. If there is extra space in the bag you can use it for items other than what would normally go in there, or for souvenirs on the return trip. >Crib - We have traveled many times with a crib, and it is surprisingly easy. However, I would generally recommend that you use the hotel or B&B's crib if available. Having one less large thing to haul around is a good thing. >Car Seat - Traveling with a car seat is very easy. Just bring it with you to the ticket counter when you check in for your flight, and check it...

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Top 3 Hotels in North America

Casablanca Hotel  New York City

 1 Review and 1901 Opinions  This is a Hotel /Bed and Breakfast. It is a oasis in the middle of Times Square. It is quiet inside... 

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Argonaut Hotel - A Kimpton Hotel  San Francisco

 4 Reviews and 1844 Opinions  There's no doubt this hotel, provides a level of luxury and convenience, that many travellers will... 

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Four Seasons Las Vegas  Las Vegas

 8 Reviews and 1181 Opinions  Definitely one of the best hotels in Las Vegas where I found everything what I want. The hotel is at... 

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Q:  Are there, like in many European countries, limits for the amount of cash you can legally bring with you in and out of the... 

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A: For Canada, if you bring in more than $10,000 CAD (or equivalent in other currency) you will need to declare it to customs but there is no limit. There is a box on the... 

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