Packing List

This Info came from Slow Travel.com

Always check with the airline for the latest luggage restrictions. They change all the time. Many airlines now have a weight limit of 50 lbs per bag on an international flight.

When we travel, we do laundry once a week, usually at the vacation rental, but we drop it off at a laundry if there is no washer (The FIAP has laundry facilities and there are additional facilities in the neighborhood). We bring seven days of clothes (but 10 days of underwear in case we don't get laundry done), assuming we need a few days for the opposite of the expected weather. For example, I am packing summer things for this trip, but will bring a few long sleeved tops, a jacket, a rain jacket for hiking and a polartec pullover in case the weather changes.

Electronics
__ laptop (APA suggests leaving these at home)
__ iPod or CD player and charger
__ cell phone (APA suggests leaving these at home too)
__ camera equipment and charger
__ hairdryer/curling iron/straightener (hopefully not all of these)
__ adapters
__ travel alarm clock
__ batteries

Personal Items
__ down travel pillow (trust me on this)
__ sunglasses
__ spare eyeglasses and/or contact lenses
__ travel size nail kit
__ cosmetics and pouch
__ jewelry roll (although I recommend you bring only what you wear on the plane)
__ toiletry kit
__ medications (include aspirin)
__ book light
__ travel first-aid kit
__ paperback(s)/magazine(s)
__ washcloths (facecloths) or loofah glove

Documents and Money
__ passport(s)
__ International Drivers Permit(s) (IDP)
__ two or three credit cards
__ two different ATM cards
__ medical and auto insurance cards
__ airline tickets
__ car rental and hotel reservation confirmations
__ itinerary
__ copies of everything

Miscellaneous
__ travel guides/books (don't go crazy here, remember the weight factor)
__ phrase book
__ map(s)
__ medium to large fold-up nylon "extra" bag with handles
__ kleenex
__ handiwipes
__ woolite pouches
__ plastic gallon-size zip-lock baggies (perfect for holding damp things and potentially exploding stuff like shampoo, facial cleanser, etc.)

Clothing
I don't know about you but I can pack a boatload of clothes and then wind up wearing the same three things the whole trip. Over the years I've become a real advocate of traveling light but trying to always have the right things to wear. So, I've really streamlined packing to basics and layers that can easily transform into evening looks with a sprinkling of stylish accessories.
But first, everyone should bring:
__ travel slippers or shower shoes (flip flops)
__ sleepwear
__ undergarments
__ socks/hosiery
__ rain jacket (depending on season)

Spring/Summer - Women
Ok, Gals. Versatility is key. Try to limit the colors of your basic pieces to just a few and let your accessories provide the color and flair. 80/20 linen cotton blend helps keep wrinkles at bay.
__ silk scarf (jazzes up any outfit and does double duty as a fabulous hair accessory)
__ two skirts
__ two pair slacks
__ one casual dress
__ one day-to-evening dress
__ assorted t-shirts
__ assorted tank tops
__ one pretty blouse (something in silk)
__ one light-weight cotton sweater or wrap
__ one pair comfy but stylish walking shoe
__ one pair sandals
__ small evening purse (perhaps a vintage clutch?)
__ bathing suit
__ pareo (can double as shawl for evenings out)

Spring/Summer - Men
Guys, as for women, you'll want to limit color as well but just for the pants. Your shirts and t-shirts can provide the color.
__ three to four pair trousers (one should be navy or black, one should be a pair of khakis)
__ one pair lightweight jeans
__ short-sleeved button down shirts (perhaps washable silk or cotton blend)
__ assorted short-sleeved knit polo's/crew necks
__ assorted cotton T-shirts (NOT the underwear kind, and they shouldn't say anything on them either)
__ one long-sleeve button down dress shirt
__ linen blend casual "dinner" jacket (this is optional but we've always brought one and it's come in quite handy for those special dinners out, attending the opera and other events - think Don Johnson but fast forward to the new millennium)
__ belt
__ swim trunks
__ one pair walking shoes (can be a nice pair of sneakers)
__ one pair "dress" shoes
Note the absence of shorts. If you must wear them, make sure they're not those hiking/camping things you find at Camp World. Better yet, don't bring them at all unless you're a professional tennis player or a male model for Abercrombie & Fitch.