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How To Shrink Your Summer Luggage Girls!!

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Sue

Travel Girl

Do you really need to take that hair straightener, hard-cover book, three pairs of stilettoes, your snorkeling mask and a spare jacket?

Packing for a summer holiday must be one of the most enjoyable varieties of organisation but as with anything that involves decision making, it can be fraught with stress.

One in three women admit to becoming more of a “stress-head” in the lead up to a holiday, according to research from online travel agent Lastminute.com.au.

If your guilty of overpacking…you need to read what Leah McLennan from AAP has to say about it in her very informative article below:

But there are a few ground rules for any trip: Start packing a few days ahead and then reassess the night before departure and leave some items at home.

If you’re a woman off on a summer holiday the best clothes to pack are items with neutral colours, fabrics that don’t wrinkle, such as knits, and multi-purpose pieces, such as a scarf that could be used as a belt, head scarf, for warmth or to dress up an outfit.

If you’re travelling for a few weeks there will be time and opportunity to wash your clothes at some stage so you can afford to leave some pieces at home.

Also, if you’re going to be staying at a fancy hotel or resort, then check beforehand what is supplied – you probably don’t need to pack a beach towel, your shampoo, conditioner or body moisturiser. Some five-star hotels also have reading lounges with plenty of new glossy magazines and books that have been left behind by other guests.

Similarly, your hotel might have a business centre so you may not need a laptop if you simply want to check a few emails. Leaving your expensive computer equipment, as well as your jewellery, at home can make for a much more care-free break.

Read the rest of this article HERE