Packing for a vaca: How can you live on only your carry on?

I'm a big fan of traveling, both for work and play. The world is a BIG place, and if you don't experience it, you are missing out, my friend!

Pup's first subway ride! Note: small bag :)

1. "Go bag': We've all heard of the pre labor 'go bag' designed for perspective parents... but what about your go bag for travel or work? In my 'go bag', I have the following:

- #iPhoneCharger and #iPhoneheadphones

- #BurtsBees Lip Gloss

- #Marriott Lotion (perfect size, and personally love the #AvedaRosemaryandMint one)

- Spare pens (multiple as folks always end up "borrowing" or stealing)

- Purell (for those lovely #AmericanAirlines flights)

- Hair-ties (I love #Kitsch)

2. The age old question - should you roll or duffle?: My opinion on this one is pretty straightforward. If it's an overnight, bring a duffle, and wear the same bottoms (or shoes) if you can both days. Anything more, or if you're going to be lugging your luggage around (see what I did there?), roller bag 100 percent.

3. Mini and Shoe Bags: I love little bags. Makeup bags. "Dop kit" bags (I did not grow up in a military family but am sometimes asked). Shoe bags. Jewelry Bags. I don't discriminate ... I just love! Use these little guys to your advantage to keep yourself organized, but don't forget them in the hotel!

4. Type of Luggage: I am a HUGE promoter of #BriggsAndRiley luggage. Lifetime warranty, beautiful green (or black) color - what's not to love? That is a trick question - there is so much to love!

5. Layer, and Layer Again: Be thoughtful on not only what you pack, but what you wear. I always, and I say always, wear my heaviest shoes (mostly my #StuartWeitzmanBoots or #GREATS_Sneaks) and my heaviest jacket. Don't forget to wear a jacket on the plane as it can get chilly at 37,000 feet :) Also - who has time to iron these days? Bring your pieces that can be folded, worn, and folded again.

Safe travels folks!

AA

Note: The ideas above are strictly my own, and should not be taken as any sort of financial or investment advice. I am not a licensed financial planner, and these ideas do not guarantee any sort of return (or loss) in today's marketplace. Thank you!