Vacation Over? Be Sure to Do This Before Checking Out of Your Hotel Room! by Samantha Kemp-Jackson

Have you ever returned home from a vacation only to realize that you left your favorite shirt or earrings in the hotel room? It really puts a damper on your travel memories when this happens. Decrease the chances of losing personal items when traveling by making a habit of doing a five-minute once-over of your hotel room just before you checkout. 

• Go into the bathroom
• Check the drawers
• Look under the bed 
• Peek in the closets 

Just make sure you haven't forgotten anything. Chances are, you may find something hidden that you may have left behind. Take the extra time – you'll be glad you did!