Thanks S-G, Sweetsue, Luvsdaisland, Robin for your advice!

Juli – love the Packing cubes! Thanks for the heads up on that. I didn’t even know those existed. So if I vacuum pack all my clothes and put them in packing cubes, I could probably pull off two carry-ons.

Orchid – I agree, I also don’t mind handwashing but it would suck having to lug clothing to a Laundromat halfway through my trip because I’m out of clean clothes – or having to pay the hotel to do it for me!

Thanks Brasi – yeah, I’m not a fan of the fees. $60 can go a LONG way! that’s a bunch of Redstripes AND a Lobster Thermidore!! (But Unfortunately Lobster will be out of season when we get there and Rob refused to hide one in his freezer for me. Phft…)

Patty – You crack me up! I’m looking forward to seeing your judging swimsuit!!

Thanks everyone! Soon come!