Travel tips are great, but as we know, there are some helpful words of advice that are especially appreciated when you’re preparing for a girls trip.
Your 2018 ESSENCE Festival trip is almost here! Make sure you’re as prepared on as can be with these 11 helpful hacks. See you in NOLA!
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Closet
Deciding on your outfits for a girls trip doesn’t have to be a headache. Invite your friends over for a mini fashion show to completely take stress out of the equation!
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Old Nail Polish
Locking in a date and time to get your hair and nails done will help keep you on track and avoid a super last-minute crisis.
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Suitcase
Get an head start on packing will minimize your chances of forgetting to pack something you really need or packing too many things you really don’t need.
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Pretty Passport Wallet
During one of your daily group chats (we know you have them, just like us!) check in to make sure everyone has a valid I.D. From restaurants to clubs, nothing puts a damper on a vacation like not being able to enjoy the places you’d hoped to because you didn’t have the proper identification.
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Capturing your memories to either save for your own viewing or share with the world is a big part of a girls trip. Don’t be caught with a lifeless phone!
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Cell Phone Charger
You don’t want any unnecessary interruptions, we get it. But, you don’t want to be so wrapped up in his world that you tune completely out of yours either. Pack your charger just in case.
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Whether you’re carpooling with your group, planning to park at one of the airport lots, or arranging for someone to pick you up and drop you off, having a plan in place is a good idea.
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Thanksgiving Hairstyles
You’ve filled up your Pinterest board. You’ve watched more YouTube video reviews than you can count. It’s time to make a decision. You can do it!
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1. Each Friend Has Their Own Role
Plenty can change during the course of planning a girls trip, so be sure to take a final hea count close to your departure date. This can help the group plan for an unexpected increase in expenses and also make additional arrangements for accommodations if more people are added.
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Real friends.
Do a little research to cope out the city you’re traveling to and make sure you have more than one option in mind for where to go incase plans fall through at any point.
While some products come already packaged perfectly for travel, others will require you to downsize and having the appropriate travel-approved containers will make everything a breeze.