7 things to remember about packing when you take a city break
holiday
Jetting off on that dream city break often means we forget the
practical realities of packing our luggage. Last minute packing
usually leads to mistakes and packing too much. Here are some
ideas to avoid the hassles.
If you are flying on a short city break, aim to pack only what
can fit into an overhead compartment. It will save you masses of
time when you land. And if you plan to do some shopping, back a
tiny collapsible bag that can travel in the hull on the way back
as it doesn't matter how long it takes to get the baggage when
you have landed back home.
Shop for the items you need several days before your trip to
avoid last minute convenience buying. Planning these things well
could even help you pay for your holiday faster if you hunt out
bargains and discount offers on your favourite toiletries or on
a new outfit for your break away.
Collecting a few hotel freebies like shampoo bottles is a good
thing as you can empty them out when you come home and refill
them with your favourite shampoo and conditioner for the next
time when you go travel again, saving you lots of baggage space.
Take with you a basic emergency kit with plasters, headache
tables, indigestion tablets sunburn cream, insect repellents and
so on as these things could cost quite a lot locally.
If you have to put your baggage in the hull of the plane, make
sure that everybody pack a full change of clothes in their hand
luggage, like socks, underwear, trousers or skirt and a shirt.
If there are delays on your return trip, for any reason, it is
reassuring to know that you will at least have fresh
undergarments to wear!
Pack clothes that can be combines with each other so that you
don't need a full set for each and every day. But make sure to
pack enough as hotel dry-cleaning is costly and spare change of
clothes just in case is always a good idea.
Having a ready packed toiletry bag, stocked with the essentials
is always a good idea. By having it ready you will reduce the
likelihood of forgetting something important like your
toothbrush! Although, for space saving, packing the near empty
toothpaste tube is also a good idea as you can leave it in the
hotel when the holiday is over and you then have some room for a
bottle of your favourite tax free perfume.
Your city break holiday is always going to be an exciting break
full of entertainment and fun. But make sure to give it the best
start possible by planning your packing and preparing your stuff
in advance. There are other tips on space saving packing as well
that I could have covered, but the most important thing of all
when packing your baggage is to prepare for it well in advance
so that you don't have to waste valuable break time looking for
a pharmacy or a clothes shop because you forgot deodorant or
underwear!