Take control! Spare yourself the anguish, the annoyance, and the aching muscles: arm yourselves with some simple, painless packing techniques.

Before piling the better half of your wardrobe into a suitecase, let's do your homework first:

• What will the weather be like where you're going?
• How long will you be there?
• Will you need to dress up, or will casual be the order of the day?
• Will you have access to laundry facilities while you're away?
• Does the culture of your location dictate that you should cover up?

Allow us to coordinate your fashion display.

We're not about to recommend bringing worn-out underwear that you leave behind, or taking a single pair of jeans for a two-week vacation. Packing smart doesn't have to mean sacrificing everything but the absolute bare necessities. It does mean choosing wisely and adding a dash of organization to the process. Your suitcase is your wardrobe on wheels.