Smart packing means leaving enough room in your suitcase for souvenirs and gifts -- or at least having a plan for bringing home special purchases like wine or artwork.
Always check to see if shipping is an option for items that are heavy, fragile, or too large to fit in your luggage. If you're traveling overseas and are having something shipped from a store, make sure the VAT, or sales tax, is deducted from your purchase. This will help alleviate the shipping costs.
Whether you're bringing home a bottle of Italian wine or some Venetian glass, here are some ways to make sure your souvenirs make it home in one piece.
Have you figured out the best way to pack wine, drawings, fragile items, and other must-have souvenirs? Share your best packing tips on the Frommers.com Packing Forum.
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