So here we go... First trip to Europe. First vacation together as a couple. Not sure what to bring. A little overwhelmed with two days till takeoff. We leave from JFK New York to Rome at 5:30 on Thursday. Today is the last day to order some must haves from Amazon using 1 day shipping. Besides clothes, camera equipment, toiletries, cell phone I am totally clueless what I should be bringing. What are some things that I know I forgot that I should be bringing?
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Dallas, Texas, USA
501 posts
Passports and notify credit card companies. Oh......and patience! Good Luck!!
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Gettysburg, PA, USA
419 posts
Light weight paperback books or a nicely loaded e-reader, Kindle or something like that, plug adaptors, ear plugs, travel-battery-operated-alarm clock and radio, disinfectant wipes to use to wipe door knobs and tv remotes, hand sanitizer. Have a good trip!
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Northamptonshire, England
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What are some things that I know I forgot that I should be bringing? Your bride.
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Nanuet, NY, USA
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Thank you. I am making a list to bring to the store today. Haha I will make sure to bring the bride!
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Downingtown, USA
2373 posts
Look on graffiti wall section as to creative extras for some good tips,especially washcloths. Enjoy trip.
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Nanuet, NY, USA
22 posts
Thanks for the tip. I'll look now.
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Gettysburg, PA
1589 posts
This old adage still applies: Take 1/2 the clothes & 2 times the $$$ Have a wonderful trip!
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west Chester, PA
370 posts
Zachary Congratulations! I always bring 4 things with me to Italy. a good map (even photocopy maps so you can stick them in your pants or her purse); a moneybelt ; rubberbands to wrap around my husband's wallet (makes it more difficult to loose that way) and twist ties for my backpack (prevents anything from falling out or getting stolen). Alert your credit card companies and health insurance. Make copies of passports and credit cards and leave with someone here. Have a great trip
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Florida, USA
12172 posts
If you can travel Italy together, the rest of the world will be all downhill. Nowhere is more frustrating for the traveler. My best advice is don't even dream of perfect, plan on laughing through all the crazy roadblocks you are certain to experience. That's the key to a good Italian vacation. Like my Italian roommate always said, "Italians either love you or they hate you, there's no in-between." If you have a good attitude and smile, you are much more likely to experience the former and really have a great time. I doubt you need to pack much, it's your honeymoon.