TOP TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

When travelling, it pays to be prepared as failing to be organised can cost you valuable time and sometimes money!

Here are my top 10 tips & tricks.

Passport Holder

So, there’s always one person who takes charge of the passports, but for security you will individually need them. If there are more than two of you travelling it can get confusing and take time dishing them all out again.

Although you will need to take them out of the covers in most airports for security, the time it saves waiting for one person to work out who’s is who is invaluable.

Get something that shows it is definitely yours, or even better, go for a personalised one.

Documents Holder

As above, this comes in super handy when there’s a massive group of you, but even when it’s just yourself. Having somewhere to store all of your important information is vital when travelling. You don’t want to hold everyone up because your ticket or boarding pass has slipped to the bottom of your bag!

First Aid Kit

Now, I always ensure to pack the standard plasters, medication, savlon etc. The last thing you want to do on your holiday is schlep to the nearest pharmacy for bite cream or burn ointment – just bring them with you!

Wash Bag

No matter your preference, whether you prefer an actual bag or a folding hanging bag, this is definitely an essential.

You don’t want your shampoo banging around your suitcase, and you definitely don’t want any explosions!

Travel Pillow

I never really understood the benefits until I started getting older, but oh wow they help so much!

Having a pillow on any journey is an essential to ensure you are sleeping in the correct positions rather than all crumpled up.

You will thank us when you wake up ready to start your break!

Eye Mask/Ear Plugs

If you are one of those people who can’t deal with loud noises or bright lights, you need these.

When travelling, you can never guarantee what noises you will be privy to, and the lights are always super bright.

Team these with your pillow and you are all set!

Waterproof Phone Case

No matter how steady you think your hand is, it’s not. Especially when they are slippery, or when you’ve had a few drinks etc.

This is a handy case for your phone to keep it waterproof. It says that you can take it up to 100 feet and it will be ok, so you could easily use it to take cool underwater shots too.

Headphones

This is a must! There are so many opportunities for you to use them during your travels. On the journey, be it a plane, car or train, whilst sunbathing or just chilling out.

Invest in some decent ones, and you then won’t be constantly paranoid of breaking them.