Baggage Allowance: 1 Checked Bag + 1 Carry-On Each
"I'm not throwing away my shot…"
(at packing efficiently)
👗 Clothing
4 nights, 5 days • Mix & match for versatility
Daily Wear
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Comfortable walking shorts/pants
2-3 pairs
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Casual tops/t-shirts
4-5
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Lightweight cardigan or jacket
1
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Sundress or casual dress
1-2
Evening/Dinner Wear
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Nice outfit for Union Oyster House
1
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Pub crawl outfit (comfy but cute)
1
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Versatile pants/skirt that dresses up
1
Beach Day
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Swimsuit
1
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Beach cover-up
1
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Beach towel (hotel may provide)
1
Essentials
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Underwear
5 pairs
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Bras/sports bras
2-3
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Socks
5 pairs
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Pajamas
1-2 sets
💡 Clothing Tips
- July in New England: 70-85°F days, cooler evenings near water
- Layer! Ocean breeze can be chilly even in summer
- Choose items that work together in multiple combinations
- Dark colors hide travel wrinkles better
👟 Footwear
"Good shoes" are non-negotiable for this trip
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Broken-in walking shoes/sneakers
1 pair
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Sandals (beach & casual evening)
1 pair
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Nicer shoes for dinner (but still walkable!)
1 pair
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Flip flops for beach/hotel room
1 pair
Freedom Trail Warning: You'll walk 2-3 miles on cobblestones. Cute but uncomfortable shoes = misery. Break in your walking shoes BEFORE the trip!
🧴 Toiletries & Personal Care
Carry-On (TSA 3-1-1 Rule)
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Travel-size shampoo/conditioner
3.4 oz max
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Toothpaste
3.4 oz max
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Face wash/moisturizer
3.4 oz max
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Contact solution (if needed)
3.4 oz max
Checked Bag (Full-Size OK)
- Shampoo/conditioner (full size)
- Body wash/soap
- Deodorant
- Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
- After-sun lotion/aloe
- Face moisturizer/serum
- Makeup & remover
- Hair styling products
- Razor/shaving cream
- Feminine products
- Medications (prescription + OTC)
- First aid basics (bandaids, pain reliever)
Hair Tools & Accessories
- Toothbrush & floss
- Hair brush/comb
- Hair ties/clips
- Hair dryer (hotel likely provides)
- Flat iron/curling iron (if needed)
🏖️ Beach & Outdoor Gear
- Sunglasses
- Hat or visor (sun protection)
- Beach bag
- Reusable water bottle
- Book or e-reader
- Small backpack for day trips
- Umbrella (July can be rainy)
"There's a million things I haven't done…"
(like forget sunscreen)
📱 Tech & Electronics
Carry-On Items
- Phone
- Phone charger
- Portable battery pack
- Headphones/earbuds
- Camera (if not using phone)
- E-reader/tablet (optional)
Battery Pack Reminder: Portable chargers MUST be in carry-on, never checked baggage!
📄 Documents & Money
Keep these in your carry-on!
- ID/Driver's License
- Boarding passes (digital or printed)
- Hotel confirmation
- Credit/debit cards
- Cash ($1,000 budget split as needed)
- Health insurance card
- Printed itinerary
- Emergency contacts list
✨ Miscellaneous
- Reusable shopping bags (souvenirs!)
- Snacks for plane/hotel
- Gum/mints
- Hand sanitizer
- Tissues/wet wipes
- Lip balm
- Notebook & pen
- Ziploc bags (various sizes)
🎒 Smart Packing Strategy
- Checked Bag: Clothes, full-size toiletries, shoes, beach gear
- Carry-On: 1-2 outfit changes, medications, valuables, documents, electronics
- Personal Item: Purse with wallet, phone, snacks, book
- Roll clothes instead of folding—saves space and reduces wrinkles
- Packing cubes are game-changers for organization
- Wear your bulkiest shoes on the plane to save luggage space
- Leave room for souvenirs on the way back!
🧳 What NOT to Pack
- Hotel provides: towels, basic soap/shampoo, hair dryer, iron
- You can buy there: forgotten items, extra sunscreen, beach toys
- Skip: 10 pairs of shoes, your entire makeup collection, "just in case" outfits you won't wear