AHP seminars are business casual. Hotel climate control can be wildly variable, so I always pack a versatile jacket in case meeting rooms are chilly. Most people dress up a little for the awards banquet: a skirt or dress or a nice pant suit for the ladies, for instance.
NOLA has been pretty hot and sticky lately (no surprise there), so bring some lightweight, loose-fitting, preferably moisture-wicking items to wear on the river cruise and the ghost walk. Comfy shoes, too. Pack your sunscreen, too, and bring your swimsuit for a refreshing dip in the hotel pool.
As some of you know, my husband is a pilot. I've learned a lot from him about packing smart for air travel. For instance, I make sure to pack all valuables (camera, laptop, jewelry, etc.) in my carry-on. I carry on everything I can't be without: glasses, contact lenses and solutions, medications, and important paperwork. I never board a plane without carrying on a bottle of water and an energy bar or trail mix (good for long waits on taxiways or in case food and beverage service has to be suspended during flight). I carry on a change of underwear and socks as well as a pair of shorts and a T-shirt that can do double duty as PJs or workout wear in case my checked bag gets lost.
As nice as it would be to travel in jeans and sneakers, when I travel on business, I wear business-casual attire. That way, if my checked bag goes missing, at least I can look presentable at the function.
A safety note from Michael the pilot: If possible, wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes, ideally not of synthetic materials, on the plane. Synthetics can melt; open-toed shoes don't protect feet; high heels are a bad idea, especially on an evacuation slide.
Oh, and when I'm going to AHP, I always leave a little extra room in my checked bag for the magazines, souvenirs, silent-auction items, giveaways, and assorted other goodies that I always go home with!
Safe travels and see you soon!
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