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So\u00a0you’ve\u00a0done it, the dream holiday is booked. Now you have to figure out what to pack. Whether you\u2019re off to sip champagne in France, pick lavender in Italy or swim in the crystal clear lagoons of Croatia, the baggage allowance for airplanes stays pretty much the same \u2013 minimal.<\/p>\n

After years of travelling,\u00a0I’ve\u00a0turned packing into an art form.\u00a0Ease the stress of packing with my simple tips:<\/p>\n

Keep style simple<\/h2>\n

Aussies travelling with Expedia tend to spend three weeks in Europe, two weeks in America and one week in Fiji. The further you go, the longer you stay and the more clothes you need!\u00a0The truth is you don\u2019t need to wear something different each day. Try sticking to a neutral colour palette so you can mix and match every item and pick clothing that\u2019s lightweight, compact and comfortable. Keep the style simple.<\/p>\n

Personalise your luggage<\/h2>\n

On an overcrowded luggage carousel your black suitcase is going to be hard to spot. Tie a distinctive ribbon or bag tag to your case. You don\u2019t want to find someone else\u2019s underwear when you get to the hotel, all because you took the wrong bag.<\/p>\n

Prepare for the worst<\/h2>\n

Carry a change of clothes in your carry-on bag just in case your luggage gets delayed or lost. Don\u2019t worry, airlines have great tracking systems and can usually get your bags to you within 24 hours.<\/p>\n

If in doubt, leave it out<\/h2>\n

De-clutter your bag. It\u2019s worth lightening your load to leave space for new things. Instead of overfilling your bag with stuff you think \u201cI might need\u201d, leave it out. There\u2019s nothing worse than carrying around an overstuffed bag. Apart from prescriptions, you\u2019ll probably be able to buy whatever you need once you arrive at your destination.<\/p>\n

Keep valuables at home<\/h2>\n

Don\u2019t bring anything you would be upset to lose \u2013 this goes for clothes too. You don\u2019t want to ruin your holiday because you\u2019re heartbroken over breaking an expensive watch.<\/p>\n

Know the baggage rules<\/h2>\n

Remember to follow the airline rules and regulations. Don\u2019t bring any sharp objects, lighters or liquids\/gels over 100ml in your hand luggage. Leaving expensive face moisturiser with the security guard at the airport is never fun. Find out more about baggage\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Pack a travel journal<\/h2>\n

Whatever you do, leave space for a travel journal. A book of empty pages to be filled with your experiences will become a treasured souvenir. Use a hardbound type rather than a spiral bound unless you want to lose pages along the way. I love looking back through my journals; they fill me with a sense of luxury and adventure.<\/p>\n

Remember your medicine<\/h2>\n

Don\u2019t forget to pack all your prescription medication; it\u2019s also a good idea to carry a photocopy of the prescription in your documents folder. I like to travel with a high grade multi-vitamin and a little Vitamin C. There\u2019s nothing worse than catching the flu and ruining your holiday.<\/p>\n

Leave the hair dryer<\/h2>\n

These are generally provided in most hotel rooms. If you can’t risk a bad hair day, buy a cheap, compact hair dryer once you arrive at your holiday destination.<\/p>\n

Carry a copy of your documents<\/h2>\n

Keep a plastic envelope with copies of credit cards, passport, driver\u2019s license, itinerary, flight details, insurance information and banking details in a safe and secure compartment of your hand luggage. Photocopies and a couple of passport-type photos can help you get replacements more quickly if the originals happen to get lost or stolen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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