Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Carry-on with size 11's?


I am leaving tomorrow for a spa weekend with four other women. I've never even been to a spa at home, so to go to a fancy schmancy spa in Scottsdale, Arizona is going to be a special treat. We have a massage scheduled for each of us, but really I am most excited about sitting by the pool with a fruity drink.

Sure, I am nervous about a couple of things: 5 women sharing a room and more importantly, a bathroom, sharing a bed (what if I snore or wake up with one of my screaming dreams), being seen in a bathing suit, and did I mention sharing a bathroom? I am one of those people that can read War and Peace while doing my business in the bathroom. My friends, Marty and Don, have come up with one of their comedy routines about our bathroom visits: Marty and I need War and Peace for our bathroom time, while Don reads a business card for his.

But, the point of this post is my luggage. I prefer to pack only a carry-on (pictured above) when possible while traveling. Last October when Ignacio, my mom, and I went to Paris, I made everyone only bring a carry-on, and we were successful! (except for the trip home--we bought too much).

We will arrive in Scottsdale on Thursday afternoon/evening, and leave bright and early on Sunday morning, so we really shouldn't need much, right? How nice it is not to have to go to baggage claim, and just hit the ground running. Also, I take the train to the airport and traveling light is a blessing when lugging your stuff up and down the stairs, up and down the escalators, and on and off the train. Not to mention, the fees you have to pay to check a suitcase. So, it's a no-brainer. I will be carrying on.

Except..............my size 11 shoes are BIG. They can really take up space in a carry-on suitcase. Now, add high heeled wedges to those size 11 shoes, and your carry-on bag is half full.

Man, I'm screwed.

9 comments:

  1. I would never be able to pack in that and you have to go to luggage claim with me anyway!

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  2. My suitcase compared to yours is going to seem like I'm packing for Europe!

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  3. Ladies, ladies...I hope you've already created a list of what you'll be wearing each day so as not to pack things that are unnecessary. The fact that you'll be at a spa should limit the number of costume changes in the first place. And don't forget to recycle clothes - especially shoes. I went to Europe for 3 weeks with a carry on rollie and another small carry on bag - NEVER checked a bag.

    Signed,
    Business card reader in the can

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  4. Those are some fabulous shoes.

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  5. Where are you going to put your clothes, cosmetics and makeup? I know you will do it. You are a good packer/traveller! Miss you, Mom

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  6. I have no idea how you can just carry on-unbelievable packing skills!!...I think I may be one of the only people left who likes to check their bag!...I like to travel with just a book and a purse...although these days I need a diaper bag again:)
    Have fun in AZ!..The spa is AMAZING!!!!

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  7. So jealous of a spa weekend! (Even with a shared bathroom, which I also would dread.) I have never done one but always wanted to. Maybe if you pack a massive purse you'll have room for shoes in your carry-on?

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  8. Oh, I used to live in Phoenix, and I've never been to a spa. How was it?? We were just trying to get my husband's shoes into a carry-on bag for a conference a couple of weeks ago. Always the problem! How to bring shoes... I often just go with flat sandals - birks (not stylish, but who cares?), or my tevas!

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  9. Okay just read this post - how funny I did not know your shoes took up that much room so I am impressed - I agree I am totally going back to carry on!

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