One suitcase, many lists...

Its always the same thing: List after list after list to help me remember...mostly a master list with a couple add-ons. And a little tip: When going to a city like Paris (or Madrid or London for that matter), not taking any toiletries is the only way to go. So, check-in and go shopping right away!  Parapharmacies are not only a lot of fun to shop at but they are everywhere, all with wonderful brands that are much more moola in our parts. Having some nice treats for noshing available in your hotel room adds up to the experience, especially helpful for those late night or early morning "blame it on jetlag" hunger pangs. You'll thank me for it! :-D

Carry-on Must Haves:

Pocket Moleskine lined notebook (this I do not travel without!)
Moleskine Pocket File
Earplugs
Eye Covers
Water
Book
Pen
PALM
Phone
Aleve
Zyrtec
Lipbalm
Evian Atomizer
Mouth Wash
Black Cashmere Shawl
Gift for N

Suitcase Must Haves:

Large Black Longchamp Hand Held Pliage
Corkscrew
Small knife (for cheese, fruit and bread)

Things to buy as soon as arrived in Paris at nearest "Parapharmacie":

Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Eye Drops
Shampoo
Conditioner
Hair Spray
Shower Gel
Face Wash
Moisturizer
Deodorant
Hand Cream
BandAids

Things to buy as soon as arrived in Paris at nearest Monoprix:

Cheese
Wine
Bread
Fruit
Saucisson
Water
Chocolate
French Elle & Paris Vogue
Saveurs & Elle à Table
Pariscope
Newspapers