Jamie’s Ultimate Italian Extravaganza Packing List

2 days of travel, 5 days of FUN

Lucca Weather in Mid-June

High of 82 midday, low of 60 at night. Possible showers every few days, but clears quickly.

The Villa will provide simple extras such as umbrellas, shampoo, hand and body soap, and hair dryers. For other items you don’t want to pack, there are many shops and pharmacies nearby. There is also a large infant/child store called Ideal Bimbo that carries all items for children called Ideal Bimbo (really). Click on the link below to see their offerings.

Wardrobe

  • A ‘white cocktail chic’ outfit for the big celebration on Thursday evening (For your shoe selection, please keep in mind the celebration will occur in 3 places at Villa Controni- in the front courtyard outside on gravel, in the dining hall inside, and in the back garden on gravel and a dance floor)

  • bras

  • undies

  • socks

  • shoes- sandals, closed toed shoes in case of light rain, comfortable walking shoes, slippers

  • belts

  • sundresses

  • skirts

  • tops

  • shorts

  • pants

  • light sweater

  • warmer sweater

  • sunhat

  • swimsuit, swimsuit cover

  • cocktail outfit for party

  • pajamas

  • cozy robe

  • cozy lounge clothes

  • workout gear/outfit

  • sunglasses

Misc.

  • Color copies of everyone’s passports

  • EmergenC, zicam, vitamins

  • Check back for more later!

To Carry On

  • A good book

  • passport

  • wallet with ID, credit cards, and Euros

  • plug adaptor for Italy- https://a.co/d/3HszJ7m

  • snacks

  • earplugs, ey nemask

  • any prescription medications

  • travel Kleenex

  • fully charged phone

  • phone charger

  • laptop & case

  • laptop charger

  • earbuds

  • jewelry/watch

  • light sweater/jacket

  • 1 water bottle (purchased after security line, to refill at your seat)

  • A few Euro coins, to use when you get off the plane, to rent a rolling luggage carrier (many cash exchange places in airport are not open 24/7)

Toiletries

  • toothbrush & charger

  • toothpaste

  • deodorant

  • mouthwash

  • facewash

  • face sunscreen

  • razor

  • tweezers

  • Q tips

  • nail clipper and filer

  • hairbrush/comb

  • hair ties

  • hair product/spray

  • straightener/curling iron

  • bobby pins

  • hair clips

  • hair conditioner

  • makeup

  • eye makeup remover

  • face serum

  • eye cream

    Hair blow dryer, hand and body soap, shampoo provided by the villa

To Carry On- For the Kids

  • 1 bedtime book

  • lovey snuggle

  • melatonin

  • fully charged ipads- favorite shows and movies already downloaded for use without wifi

  • ipad headphones and adaptor cords

  • ipad charger

  • small activity pack with sticker book, coloring book, and crayons

  • 2 small toys, such as a suction spinner or a small stack of magnatiles

  • wipes

  • diapers

  • extra change of clothes

  • oversized vitamin case with different snacks in each section

  • small non-spillable water bottle to refill

For the Kids

  • Clothes for 8 days

  • hat

  • bandaids

  • neosporin

  • baby monitor screen and camera, baby monitor cords

  • Enough diapers and wipes to make to through day 1 of Italy (diapers and wipes available for purchase in town)

  • diaper rash ointment

  • stroller

  • foldable foot stool

  • plastic cup for bathtime

  • on the go clothing stain stick

  • pool gear: floaties, goggles, etc.

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