When planning a vacation at our condos in Gatlinburg TN, you’ll want to create a packing list of everything you need to bring! While you’re already aware of essentials like clothing items, toiletries, and electronics, there are a few things that you might be forgetting about. Therefore, we’ve helped to create a packing list so that you can enjoy the ultimate vacation in the Great Smoky Mountains! Here are 5 important things to pack for a vacation at our Gatlinburg condo rentals:
1. Grocery Supplies
Our Gatlinburg condo rentals feature fully equipped kitchens that offer all the modern amenities of your own kitchen back home, as well as plates, glasses, and utensils! This allows you to make delicious meals in the comfort of the condo, saving lots of time and money from dining out! All that you need to bring along are the groceries, so make a list of items to bring from back home or take advantage of the local stores in the Smokies. When arriving in the area, you’ll find a Publix, Kroger, Walmart Supercenter, and Food City to meet your needs.
2. Bathing Suit
Another one of the important things to pack for a vacation at our Gatlinburg condo rentals is a bathing suit! All of our condos offer seasonal outdoor swimming pools where you can cool off on a warm summer afternoon. Some of our properties also feature an indoor pool where you can enjoy going for a swim at any time of year, even in the coldest months of winter. After going for a dip, take advantage of your condo’s laundry facilities to dry off your suit!
3. Rain Gear
While we certainly hope that every day of your vacation is filled with brilliant sunshine, sometimes Mother Nature has other plans! If you do happen to get some rainy weather, you’ll want to make sure you have some ponchos and other rain gear available for outdoor activities like hiking. Not a fan of the rain? No need to worry, as there are plenty of indoor things to do near our condos, including indoor mini golf courses, fascinating museums, fun arcades, and much more!
4. Medications
With all the excitement building for a trip to the Smoky Mountains, it can be easy to forget your medications! Remember to bring your daily prescriptions, including a few extra days' worth in case there are any flight delays or other travel issues. If you get down to our Gatlinburg condo rentals and realize that you might have left something at home, don’t panic! There are multiple CVS and Walgreens locations throughout the Smokies that can help you out.
5. Sunscreen
You’ll want to pack sunscreen for your vacation in the Smokies! While this is easier to remember during the summer months for swimming in our outdoor pools, sunscreen is also important in the winter. The UV intensity increases the higher you go into mountain elevations, as the thinner atmosphere blocks less radiation. Also, if you are visiting higher peaks like Kuwohi where snow is on the ground, the reflective surface bounces UV rays back onto your skin.
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Check out all of our Gatlinburg condo rentals today to plan your Smoky Mountain vacation and remember these important things that you need to pack! We look forward to seeing you soon!
