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Create a packing list
As I said before, making a packing list can help you be more organized and not forget anything important. “Make a list a week in advance,” says author and etiquette expert, April Masini. “Go over it several times throughout the week. Put your packable items out the night before. Go through them the next day. And then, when you’re sure you have everything you need, pack your suitcase.”
Don’t throw it away, because it will help you the next time when you plan your vacation. In addition, don’t forget about surgical face masks, because you will need them in crowded places. “Even if you’re using cloth masks, you should pack several,” said Walden. “You can’t rely on being able to wash them where you’re staying, and no one really wants to do laundry on a vacation anyway.”