How to Pack for Your Trip to South America

Whether you’re headed to Uruguay, Colombia, Brasil, or Argentina, you have a long flight ahead to your South American destination. A couple of things to keep in mind: the air-conditioning on the flight will be frigid and your jeans will be uncomfortable after long periods of time. It’s best to be prepared. Taking these things into consideration, we’ve compiled the following check-list for your carry-on packing convenience:

• Travel pillow – No matter how long the flight, a pillow is essential. The ergonomic shape of this pillow allows the head and neck to nestle against the pillow, providing support and comfort in-flight.

• Sarong –  A sarong doubles as an in-flight sheet and a stylish cover-up on the beach. We love the ethnic prints of these from Matta NY.

• Ipod and headphones – Drown out the sound of the baby crying next to you (unless it’s your own) with your favorite tunes or the newest flick. The resident DJ at our member’s-only club, The Clubhouse, has created this Summer Mix that makes for superb traveling tunes to get you in the mood for your summer vacation.

• Flip-flops – Come prepared for airport security wearing a pair of easy-to-take-off sandals. Find yourself a pair of Brasilian-made Havaianas, and you’ll fit right in at the beach or at the pool of your cool Palermo Soho apartment.
• Comfy trousers – Be comfortable and stylish with these chic cotton track pants.

• Passport – We would be remiss not to remind you about the most essential international travel accessory: your passport. You’ll never be able to forget this chic passport cover from Smythson, which holds your passport and boarding pass.