In addition, BRING your higher thread count sheets. Higher thread count sheets here (ie.400+) are very expensive. I bought some on sale back home to bring with me. Ditto to the previous comment on FITTED sheets! They are very hard to find! Nothing like a good night's rest...

If the luggage is getting too heavy, have the goods air freighted. It may take a little while, but you'll be glad you did. ;}