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10 Holiday Packing Tips For Stress Free Travel
A look at recommendations on …
🧳 10 Holiday Packing Tips 🧳
smart things to consider for your travels.
These are some great tips, as well as a few I’ve personally, written travel tips posts on previously. A few articles I’ve put together include; a travel packing list, carry on luggage restrictions, to not forgetting things like; travel adaptors, especially when travelling abroad.
Have a look at these ten packing travel tips below. I’m sure at least one will be useful to you when packing!
Ten Helpful Tips When Packing For Your Holidays
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We all know how exciting it is when you’re getting ready to go on holiday. Whether it’s in six months’ time or two months away, or two days away. No matter how organized you may think you are, packing for most is still a chore. It can be stressful for some, particularly if you’re packing for others, like your kids.
I have always and still am today, guilty for leaving packing to the last ⏰ minute. Mind you, I have also become a very light packer.
The guys over at Panoramic Villas, came up with; 50 holiday packing tips. We decided to pick out our top 10 from this list. Read on to discover a bunch of helpful packing tips for your next adventure!
1.) Create A Packing Checklist
Making a checklist will ensure you don’t forget anything – no matter how small. This may be an obvious one, but it should be one of the first things to do, before starting your holiday packing.
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2.) Pack 2 Days In Advance
Leaving your packing until the last minute is the worst thing you can do. As part of your travel checklist, write a diary note to at least start the packing process, two days in advance, minimum!
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3.) Beware Of Luggage Restrictions
Make sure you contact the airline or check their website for updated baggage restrictions. This way you can avoid any nasty surprises at the airport!
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4.) Buy A Lightweight Suitcase
Size and weight are definitely things to consider when 🧳 suitcase shopping. You certainly want something durable, but do consider its weight, and how it may effect your; allowable limit.
This especially so, if you are a heavy packer!
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5.) Heavy Items Go First
Avoid damaging delicate or fragile items by packing the heaviest items at the bottom of your suitcase. These types of items might be;
Beachbags – Beach Towels – Shoes/Sandals – Heavy Lotions and so on.
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6.) Carry Valuables In Hand Luggage
Luggage theft does still happen, so it’s best to take precautions whenever possible. Always pack your valuables (money, phone, keys, wallet, passport, etc.) in your hand luggage, rather than in your hold luggage.
This way you will always know where they are, at all times.
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7.) Roll Clothes – Don’t Fold Them
Not only does rolling your clothes (instead of folding them) save case space, but it also prevents them from getting creased as well.
8.) Wrap Shoes To Avoid Stains
Dirty 🥾 shoes can be an issue when travelling, both to and from your destination. Avoid any unwanted stains by using a disposable shower cap to cover your dirty shoes.
Plastic bags do the trick too!
We also wrap all our sunscreen and other 🧴 lotions in ziplock bags, just in case of a spill!
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9.) Invest In Case Locks
Keeping your luggage protected is one of the most important things when travelling. Case locks with a combination code are best, as long as you remember to make note of it, or choose something you won’t easily forget.
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10.) Don’t Forget The Adapters
Different countries have their own standard plug type.
Although some plug types are interchangeable for several countries – double check. You might be able to grab one at the airport, however, will definitely be overpriced!
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Traveling With Pets
People do like to travel with their pets and visa versa.
Make sure your furry friend hasn’t decided to pack itself into your 🧳 luggage!
If traveling with your pet by air, be sure to read my post on …
Tips For Traveling With Pets By Air {Infographic}
Be sure to check out my posts on Best Travel Tips that I’ve collected over the years.
All to help make your travels more stress free and enjoyable!
Safe and Healthy Travels!
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