Packing Lists and Travel Tips 
If you want to pack like a pro and not be trekking around with giant luggage, check out these tips for what you need and what you don't while traveling in Italy - and check out my Travel Must Haves list for a lot of things to buy that I mention below...
You've hired me to plan your vacation - don't now stress yourself about packing! Check my “Travel Must Haves” for links to buy a lot of what I mention below :)
To minimize over packing, stick to an easy and flexible color palette so that you can mix and match different items on various days and easily wear the same things a couple of times. Neutrals are always a great option!
avoid large luggage at all costs - you will have to deal with your luggage getting on and off trains and space is limited during busy travel seasons! carry on sizes are best and much more manageable if you're traveling across multiple locations on yo...
Just don't do it ladies. Most streets in Italy are cobblestone and sidewalks are uneven and crowds are TOUGH in the summer. Don't bother with super high heels or stilettos I promise you'll regret it. Stick with wedges or flats and you'll be more comfy and less likely to sprain an ankle
it can be knit, silk, yarn, plastic nobody cares but you have to COVER your shoulders when you go into churches or they won't let you in. Especially if you are going to St. Peters Basilica in Vatican City or any of the main known cathedrals throughou...
Don't waste precious space with all your massive size toiletries and bottles. Just get everything travel sized and then you can throw things away before you travel back to the states. Check out my Travel Must Haves list for various travel size items
You don't know what you don't know but make sure you know what you NEED to know
No, we don't know if it will rain on July 3 when you'll be in Italy. Just check the weather right before you start packing to see what the forecast is and pack a small umbrella to play it safe. if not guess what, there are stores in Italy where you c...
Obviously you will have your passport - but also make a color copy to bring around with you in case you do larger scale shopping you will need your passport info for the store clerks to fill out the duty free forms. Also most main museums (ie Vatican...
We get it, you're not Magellan BUT you should take a look at a map of Italy (or wherever you are going) and at least have a general idea of where you are. Do this BEFORE you start planning so you can best decide where you want to go and what kind of ...
Make sure you get your international driver's license if you have a rental car or are doing any driving experiences