Traveling with carry on only?

One carry on wouldn't be a problem if I didn't bring the kids. 8 t-shirts, 3-4 pairs of shorts, 2 pairs of flip-flops, 2 swimming suits and toiletries. Dare to dream!
 
Totally possible to do a carry-on without doing laundry :) I've been on a few week-long trips in the Caribbean with just a carry-on and lived out of a backpack in Turkey/Croatia for 2 months, plus some other short-term backpacking trips. If you google packing a backpack, you can get some great tips on how to save space. Rolling your clothes instead of folding them is key and ensuring that you wear your heaviest items on the plane (i.e., sneakers/running shoes). I also am a big fan of light dresses that don't wrinkle (probably not an option for most men). I can normally pack 2 pairs of shorts, 3-4 tops, 5 dresses, 3 pairs of shoes, 2-3 swimsuits, essentials, make-up, jewelry, a blow-dryer and toiletries in a carry-on. And, on my last cruise, I bought a fluffy blanket and still fit it in the bag. It is possible - it just takes some serious planning time.
 
Well this is my goal and I have about 5 months to plan my pack strategy. I am not a good accessorizer though so not sure if I can pull that off
 
For sunscreen, I've split a larger bottle into 3.4oz containers. It can be done. Or you can buy a small bottle at your destination.
 

Hi there,

Carry-on only? Piece of cake!

My hubby and I travel/cruise this way only.
When I first started cruising I/we would pack and SOMETIMES wear the majority of the all the outfits we would bring. For a 7-10 day cruise I would have this massive suitcase full of stuff. Now I pack and dress completely different. I'm on vacation and it's a lot of work packing, unpacking and then repackaging (to disembark), just to unpack when you get home, ughh!
So, I typed all of that to say, I wear cute tee's, a cardigan, capris, flowing beach pants, well cut maxi-dresses and a skirt. I wear ballet flats, jeweled sandals and maybe a pair of wedges.
My hubby wears shorts, tee's and jeans and/or casual pants. Closed toe leather fisherman sandals, converse and flip-flops.
Our children, 2 girls and and boy, wear costumes sundresses, tee's and shorts. I make them wear long pants on our flights.
I never, ever pack formal wear anymore. It's just a personal preference. Oh, and we also carry-on our luggage at all times. No checked bags!

I also do laundry. I bring Tide Pods.
 

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