With Black Friday approaching and lots of families looking to book in last minute travel deals, MyVoucherCodes has put together some top tips for families planning a get-away to make sure they pack efficiently and don’t end up paying excess baggage charges or taking excess goods when they go away. This comes as their recent research finds that 8 out of 10 Brits over pack their luggage when they go away.
Tip #1 Write a quick list before packing
Over 80% of Brits admit they pack too many items for holiday. Only bring the essentials and save money on excess baggage charges by taking a few minutes to write a good old-fashioned list.
Tip #2 Roll your clothes tightly
Having a suitcase full of creased clothes won’t do any favours for the Instagram posts. Look your freshly-ironed best and also save space by tightly rolling your clothes not folding them.
Tip #3 Pack a canvas bag
It may not be your first thought when packing, but canvas bags make for excellent spare hand luggage capable of carrying shopping, beachwear or even storing dirty laundry.
Tip #4 Do a Joey and wear your bulky items
Even if you check the weather in advance, we feel better packing a jumper or waterproof coat just in case. These items take up way too much room, so if they are essential be like Joey Tribbiani and wear what you can on the plane.
Tip #5 Wrap your toiletries in cling film
You may think this is a waste of valuable packing time, but consider the time needed to clean clothes covered in erupted shampoo and sun cream. Plus, you’ll be left having to spend money replacing items you need.
Tip #6 Leave no space un-filled
Step one is stuffing your shoes with socks to make the most of that empty space. Little known step two is to go further and stuff your socks with fragile items like glass perfume bottles. The result? A Russian doll of packing efficiency.
Tip #7 Bonus luggage allowance…
When picking an airline, the majority of us pick the cheapest and most convenient. Yet always factor in baggage allowance to see who offers the most space. Beating the usual 20kg or under, Jet2 allows up to 22kg and the peace of mind that comes with it.
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