Drew
Barrymore is not only a top-notch actress but a filmmaker, mother,
wife, author, cosmetics maven, and winemaker as well. So, when she had
the time to sit down and dish on her years of travel experience from all
of her ventures, you’d better believe we took the time to listen. We
spoke to Barrymore at the launch of her new Barrymore by Carmel Road Pinot Grigio to get her top travel tips.
Eat and drink regionally
When in Italy, eat pasta. (Drew Barrymore/Instagram)
“I definitely like to try the
regional cuisine when I’m there. Like if I’m in Portland, I want to do
an Oregonian wine. If I’m in Italy, I want to try an Italian. I really
love recommendations, I love it all. I just think that all of it can
lead to something great.”
Bring your own medications
Don’t get caught without your own stash of meds. (Getty Images)
“My top travel essential, funny
enough, is medicine. I bring medicines I might need in an emergency, or
like stat. I’ll bring my allergy medicine or things that I know I won’t
be able to get at midnight when I’m suffering. And when it comes to
medicine, you just bring the kitchen sink with kids.”
Fit everything into one bag per person
This is the Burton Wheelie Sub Travel Bag - the same one Barrymore’s family uses. (Photo: Burton)
“I wish I could be a minimalist,
but with kids, you always overcompensate and want to bring everything.
There’s a Burton bag that each one of my daughters and myself and my
husband have. If it fits in that Burton bag, then I can bring it. Try
not to have the 18 shopping bags and duffel bags and purses and all
those things. It’s messy.”
Wear comfortable shoes
These look pretty comfy, too! (Drew Barrymore/Instagram)
“I don’t worry about looking
refreshed when I step off the plane. I am usually in the most
comfortable shoes I can possibly find. I never dress fabulous when
flying. I just focus on comfortable footwear.”
Watch how much you drink on a plane
Have fun on the plane, just not too much fun. (Getty Images)
“You just can’t gauge how tipsy
you get in the air, so if you think you are getting tipsy, start to
drink some water. Otherwise you are going to land, and you’re going to
be superbombed. There’s something about being in the air where you’re
like, ‘I’m just not that tipsy,’ and then you land and it hits you
differently. So I would say, be semicautious. I just think you don’t
want to land and be shnockered at the baggage claim.”
Choose a smaller hotel room
It’s nice to be cozy. (Offset)
“I usually prefer a smaller
room, because it’s not cut up. You get excited about the junior suite,
and it’s two terrible boxes with the long hallway. Go with the single
room — it usually has better windows, better light, and a more open
floor plan.”
Stick with versatile staples when packing
“My staple when I travel is my J.Crew
heels. I love them. They’re the best, and they’re sensible, and they’re
comfortable, and they go with everything — they’re black suede. (I
prefer suede over leather any day of the week.) I try to do things that
work for night and day and sleeping. I’m like, oh, this top will work
for various things. I usually bring a pair of jeans. And I bring too
many pairs of sweatpants because that’s what I prefer to be in. During
the day with the kids, trekking around, I just feel like a schlump. I am
OK with that. I’m always thinking about what I can sleep in rather than
looking stylish. I do pack nicer outfits to wear at night to go to
dinner.”
Don’t rush
Kids and travel do mix! (Getty Images)
“I really am organized when it
comes to my kids, and I’m a disaster when it comes to myself. But I want
to lead by example, so I am working on myself, but I am very proud of
the way that my kids are handled. I make sure everybody is packed the
night before; there is no mad morning rush.”
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