Downtown Oakville Summer Guide 2015
going
away this
summer?
Some practical packing and preparation tips
by
BECKY DUMAIS
I
t’s summer, and for most of us, it’s time to do some travelling,
whether it’s for the long-anticipated summer vacation, or for a casual
weekend at the cottage. With this in mind, we’ve gathered a few
useful packing tips as well as some advice from local downtown
Oakville retailers. Bon Voyage!
MAKE A LIST
Write down all the things you’ll need/want to bring and include even
the obvious pieces: toothbrush, device chargers, passport… and re-
member to stick to your list to avoid over-packing.
TRAVEL LIGHT
Thankfully it’s summer, so shorts, sandals, swimwear and light blouses
or T-shirts are the order of the day. No need for the heavy suitcase you
used for your winter getaway – a light travel bag should do the trick!
THREAD THEMES
Rather than packing colours and patterns of every style, stick to one
colour scheme which can help cut down on the number of shoes you’ll
