Whether you are flying or driving there is a limit to want you want to take with you. It’s just common sense to travel as light as you can. Remember that everything you take with you, you have to take care of ( and haul around)… also, you want to have room to bring home a few treasures from the trip.
If you are flying, look at the airline’s web site for information and limits.
In your carry on luggage you want to have:
A passport, for all travel outside the U.S. and identification purposes.
Wallet containing:
Driver’s License and/or other proper photo identification required for domestic travel.
Insurance cards for both your medical and automobile insurance
Credit cards
Travelers checks
Airline, Cruise or Train tickets
Itinerary with confirmation numbers and addresses and phone numbers of where you’ll be staying.
Travel brochures and maps
Cash for tipping those folks that take care of you.
Any necessary medication. Carry your medication in their original bottles to help avoid security questions. Cameras, computers and electronics that you really feel that...