10 must haves for your trip to the village

1. Wheeled Suitcase Wheeled luggage has revolutionized travel. No more backaches and strained muscles! Today you can buy suitcases, backpacks and duffel bags with attached wheels, any of which can make transporting luggage easy, if not entirely effortless. 2. DaypackYou’ll need something to carry maps, snacks and bottled water while you explore. Keep your heavy wheeled bag in your hotel room and pack daily essentials in a daypack or tote.3. Comfortable ShoesLeave the high heels and beach sandals at home – unless, of course, you’re going to the beach – and pack shoes you can really walk in. 4. Personal Toiletries / MedicationThese essential items vary from person to person. Bring your medications in their original prescription bottles, not in a weekly pill organiser. 5. Rain GearCollapsible umbrellas, water-repellent jackets, ponchos and folding hats make all-weather travel bearable. Unless you’re headed to Death Valley, you’ll probably need one or more of these items.6. Backup DocumentsMake copies of your passport and tickets and keep them in a safe place in your luggage. If your passport is stolen, a copy will speed up the replacement process. Leave a second copy of your passport with a family member back home. You may also want to bring copies of other documents, such as your credit card’s rental car insurance coverage information, depending on your destination.