What’s worse than getting hit with “Excessive Baggage” Fees when you’re trying to make you way to a summer vacation destination all in one piece?  One could say getting hit with those fees on the return flight, having no week long vacation nor a delicious pina colada waiting on the other end of the day’s journey, but bringing up the post vacation lull is just plain cruelty!

Being one who has received their fair share of “Excessive Baggage” Fees, I can say that it stings much more when they are in multiples, ie…when you pack for others, like the whole family.

In keeping with the theme of “lean and mean” on the luggage this Summer season, I’ve put together a few Summer Packing Musts for the Whole Family.  Check them out and let me know if you’ve come across any packing musts for your family that I might have missed.

Need to get your hands on these goods prior to your departure date?  I’ve got you covered!

*Clockwise from top:

Herbacin Foot Care Starter Set – Relief for Mom and Dad after long days on your feet at Disney or sightseeing and chasing after the kids.  STORE LOCATOR  

Vionic Shoes – Orthotic sole comfort shoes that are both fashionable and versatile, perfect for travel.  These are definitely NOT your Grandmother’s orthotic shoes!  STORE LOCATOR

Manhattan Portage “City Lights Bag” – This masculine camouflage cross body carry all is great for Dad toting the family’s important travel documents, camera and electronics and Son can stow his iPad mini and some snacks for the plane flights.  Both father and son will be very “On Trend” this season rocking their camo like the hit series “Duck Dynasty”.  PURCHASE HERE! 

Rubbs Bracelets – The Mother / Daughter travel accessory of the season!  Rubbs bracelets are airport sensor proof, waterproof, chic enough for women and fun and colorful enough for girls.   They’re a fantastic and easy way to add a pop of color to your travel wardrobe.  PURCHASE HERE!

Julbo Sunglasses – Hi performance eyewear in sizes for the whole family.  PURCHASE HERE!

Eva NYC Get Up & Go Haircare Travel Kit – Salon quality products that Mom will love with fresh and fruity scents that get the kids nod of approval as well.  Of course, carry on friendly.  PURCHASE HERE! 

California Baby Super Sensitive Sunscreen – This mineral based sunscreen wins all accolades in the children’s category, but it’s non greasy formula is also a hit with adults as well.  PURCHASE HERE!

Shea Terra Organics Tamanu Oil – A great affordable and multipurpose all natural oil that serves as wound and sunburn care, acne fighting and even anti aging. Truly something for everyone in the family. Available at Drugstore, Amazon, BeautySage and BirchBox.

Raines by Totes Umbrellas – These pocket sized, colorful umbrellas are a must for summer travel, as nobody wants to get caught in the rain, even in the tropics!  PURCHASE HERE!