When do you pack the cases?

total members:	6714
online members:	43
total posts:	581,103
total topics:	41,629

Home · Inbox (0) · Register · Active Topics · Active Users · Active Polls · Forum Rules · Members · Search · FAQ
Orlando Villas · Florida Villas · Orlando Vacation Homes · Florida Dream Villa · 360 Degree Virtual Villa Tours
Orlando Park Tickets · Flights To Florida · Florida Car Hire · Balloon Rides

Beautiful homes in the spotlight this week
Florida Tickets Best Prices!	3 Bed / 2 Bath villa	5 Bed / 4.5 Bath villa	3 Bed / 2 Bath villa	5 Bed / 4 Bath villa	Florida Car Hire Inclusive Rates

All Forums

Villa Guests Area

Polls

When do you pack the cases?

New Topic

New Poll

Reply to Topic

Printer Friendly

Go to first unread post

Author

Topic

Page of 3

CarolAnn

United Kingdom
4749 Posts
Joined: 12 Apr 2004
Status: offline

Posted - 01 Apr 2007 : 14:26:57

Poll Question:
I used to think if I had MORE time I would be more organised with my packing. Now I do have more time I think , you are either good at it or not, and I am clearly not

Choices:
A week before you go, all done.
Gradually put out ready to pack.
Pack everything the 2 days before you go.
Throw everything in the cases and rush out the door.
Do you have a list and follow it?
Always forget something, but buy when in Florida

(Anonymous Vote)

Report this post to a moderator

stabard

3022 Posts
Joined: 31 Mar 2004
Status: offline

Posted - 01 Apr 2007 : 14:30:27

Well I start packing about a week before as I wash and iron the clothes - and woe betide any particular teenager who dares take stuff back out to wear

but then if it is just Lee and I and no kids I do it the night before

Jan and Lee
http://www.orlandovillas.com/florida-vacation-rental-1399.aspx

Edited by - stabard on 01 Apr 2007 14:31:11

Report this post to a moderator | goto top of page

chris c

United Kingdom
1568 Posts
Joined: 10 Jan 2004
Status: offline

Posted - 01 Apr 2007 : 14:30:36

None of these apply to me really!

I pack everything the night before.
We don't take a lot out with us as everything is available in the villa!

Christine
http://www.orlandovillas.com/florida-vacation-rental-1174.aspx

Report this post to a moderator | goto top of page

LiesaAnna

United Kingdom
11613 Posts
Joined: 04 Sep 2004
Status: offline

Posted - 01 Apr 2007 : 14:53:12

i usually get the cases down (well hubby Steve does) and start filling them up around 2 months before we go
its because we sorry i get very excited!!!!

Liesa

Report this post to a moderator | goto top of page

Fourdents

1360 Posts
Joined: 05 Jul 2005
Status: offline

Posted - 01 Apr 2007 : 15:51:47

Liesa
You have your bags packed all year round.....go on admit it

Linda

http://www.orlandovillas.com/florida-vacation-rental-3192.aspx

Report this post to a moderator | goto top of page

bouncey

United Kingdom
78 Posts
Joined: 20 Feb 2005
Status: offline

Posted - 01 Apr 2007 : 16:57:30

put a spare change of clothes in the case and I'm good to go.

Report this post to a moderator | goto top of page

becbecs

United Kingdom
3346 Posts
Joined: 03 Jan 2005
Status: offline

Posted - 01 Apr 2007 : 17:35:52

Just throw everything in the cases and head out of the door. As long as we have our spare empty case for the return journey after all our purchases where fine.

Jane & Fraser
http://www.orlandovillas.com/florida-vacation-rental-1910.aspx

Report this post to a moderator | goto top of page

LiesaAnna

United Kingdom
11613 Posts
Joined: 04 Sep 2004
Status: offline

Posted - 01 Apr 2007 : 17:40:32

quote:
Originally posted by Fourdents
Liesa
You have your bags packed all year round.....go on admit it

Linda dont give all my secrets away!!!!
i buy new things all year round for the hols and put them in the top of my wardrobe!!

Liesa

Report this post to a moderator | goto top of page

CERICROWLEY

United Kingdom
3622 Posts
Joined: 14 May 2004
Status: offline

Posted - 01 Apr 2007 : 17:55:02

Usually 2 days before.

My way of thinking, is as long as I have my ticket, passport, driving licence and money, Everything else I can buy or do without.

http://www.onlinefloridavillas.com/florida-vacation-rental-1253.aspx
http://www.orlandovillas.com/florida-vacation-rental-1784.aspx

CERI

Report this post to a moderator | goto top of page

Cruella DeVilla

USA
10570 Posts
Joined: 18 May 2004
Status: offline

Posted - 01 Apr 2007 : 18:06:51

I generally have a list but I am still packing my hand luggage etc the minute I am rushing out the door! Every trip I say hand luggage only but not managed it yet especially with the new hand baggage allowances.

CDV

http://www.orlandovillas.com/villas/1404.aspx

Report this post to a moderator | goto top of page

CarolAnn

United Kingdom
4749 Posts
Joined: 12 Apr 2004
Status: offline

Posted - 01 Apr 2007 : 18:10:18

I had you down as the expert CDV..I was hoping for tips

Does it get easier the more travelling you do?

Report this post to a moderator | goto top of page

freddiehollie

United Kingdom
262 Posts
Joined: 20 Oct 2005
Status: offline

Posted - 01 Apr 2007 : 18:35:04

It adds to the holiday spirit at our house to start, putting
odds & sods together for the holiday

mike

Report this post to a moderator | goto top of page

fiona

United Kingdom
6402 Posts
Joined: 21 Feb 2002
Status: offline

Posted - 01 Apr 2007 : 19:06:08

I pack in the spare room, get everything out, half it and then half it again. Have got travelling light suitcase wise down to a fine art, but if only I could do better on the handluggage - books & mags (for reading on the plane), change of undies in case of loss of suitcase, meds, spare prosthesis, passports etc, jewellery, camera and possibly laptop!

Fiona
www.orlandovillas.com/Villas/148.aspx

Report this post to a moderator | goto top of page

CarolAnn

United Kingdom
4749 Posts
Joined: 12 Apr 2004
Status: offline

Posted - 01 Apr 2007 : 19:38:33

That is exactly the problem Fiona. The main things in the cases take 2 mins, and don't amount to much....but it is the so called last bits/or things that can;t go in the suitcase for one reason or another

Report this post to a moderator | goto top of page

palmvillas

Vietnam
517 Posts
Joined: 16 May 2005
Status: offline

Posted - 01 Apr 2007 : 21:51:41

We usually pack the day before, so long as i have my passport, money ,tickets and driving lisence i'm happy.I always take too much but i think that is something most of us ladys do.Have a great time in Florida Carol.

Debbie

http://www.onlinefloridavillas.com/florida-vacation-rental-2016.aspx

Report this post to a moderator | goto top of page

CarolAnn

United Kingdom
4749 Posts
Joined: 12 Apr 2004
Status: offline

Posted - 01 Apr 2007 : 23:16:07

Thanks Debbie...I will do my best.... still haven't packed yet...so many things to do tomorrow mad!!.

Report this post to a moderator | goto top of page

CCollins

United Kingdom
487 Posts
Joined: 11 May 2005
Status: offline

Posted - 02 Apr 2007 : 08:38:36

We do the same.

The cases go into the spare room and day by day things get thrown in the we want to take with us.

Having the cases out gets me in the holiday mood BIG TIME!

Not off until December so might leave the cases away for a little bit longer