Top Holiday Tips!
Posted on Jul 06, 2021As part of our Summer Holiday Festival, we’re asking you to help other members by sharing your ‘Top Holiday Tip’!
We want to hear your tips and tricks to take the stress out of a holiday, from advice on packing luggage or keeping the kids entertained to eating out on a budget!
‘Before you go’ tips
Book last minute! Thank you Michael from Chester
Check, double check, triple check! Thank you Justin from London
Always do a bit of research before you travel! Thank you Lisa from Wednesfield
Take photographs of your passport and travel documents! Thank you Amanda from Wolverhampton
Get a good deal on your Dollars as it makes buying things a lot cheaper! Thank you David from Dundee
Research your destination and always enjoy yourself! Thank you Michael from Crawley
Charge devices and download ahead of time. Thank you Member from Poole
Shop around! Thank you Member from Leeds
Don’t accept the first price of the holiday look around for better deals! Thank you Member from Kidderminster
Investigate where you’re going! Thank you Member from Barry
Print your name, email address & telephone number & place inside each piece of luggage! Thank you Member from Aberystwyth
Do your research ahead to save money! Thank you Member from Maidstone
Take some time to research accommodation and facilities available! Thank you Member from Watford
Don’t do 7 days, do 10! Thank you Steven from Glasgow
Make sure you sort everything before you go! Thank you Member from Barnsley
Book early, a tip I learnt years ago from Fred Pontin! Thank you Kev from York
Plan your trip well! Thank you Alison from Shrewsbury
Research! Thank you William from Timperley
Do research on places around your holiday. Thank you Member from Worcester
Packing tips
Pack light! Thank you Helen from Penkridge
You can never pack too many clothes :D! Thank you Hannah from Kidderminster
Roll your clothes before putting them in your suitcase and put socks inside shoes saves so much room! Thank you Member from Edgware
Pack light (you don’t need that extra pair of pants)! Thank you Nicola from Willenhall
Pack early! Thank you, Miles from Birmingham
Pack light – most of us take far too much on holiday! Thank you Member from Fareham
Don’t pack too much – you always take clothes that you don’t end up wearing! Thank you Member from Liverpool
Don’t forget to pack a mankini, it helps to keep people away from you by the pool! Thank you Member from Cirencester
Pack a change of underwear in your hand luggage. Suitcase can go missing! Thank you Member from Sutton Coldfield
Always put your liquids in a sealed bag in your suitcase Thank you Member from Cardiff
If you’re travelling as a family split your clothes between suitcases so if a case gets delayed/lost you will not be without any clothes! Thank you Member from Cannock
Put everything you think you need on the bed and half it! Thank you Member from Swansea
Pack small! Thank you Member from Liverpool
Only pack half of what you think you need! Thank you Member from Bristol
Roll your clothes when packing saves creases! Thank you Member from Sunderland
Pack enough sun cream as more expensive abroad! Thank you Member from Bristol
Don’t pack too much luggage! Thank you Member from Pontyclun
Let your wife do the packing! Thank you Member from Eastbourne
Careful packing! Thank you Cherry from Hull
Never forget your passport! Thank you Karen from Anglesey
‘What to take with you’ tips
Take your own tea bags! Thank you Michael from Manchester
Make sure you take a credit card with you! Thank you Stephen from Oldbury
Always take sun protector! …. and water (could be any drink!) Thank you Dia from Watford
Always take your own tea and coffee! Thank you Ian from Nottingham
Take a book you would never normally choose, it’s a good way of adding a new genre to your likes! Thank you Melissa from Stoke-on-Trent
Sun cream and a hat! Thank you Member from Liverpool
Plenty of spending money! Have the best family time! Make memories! Thank you Jade from Blackpool
Don’t forget to pack sun protection. Some countries may not stock the sun factor you want/need. Thank you Member from Wolverhampton
Take loads of clothes! Thank you Samantha from Rochdale
Take your own T-Bags! Thank you Tracey from Farnborough
Factor 30! Thank you Member from Oldbury
Take an extension lead with a travel plug! Thank you Melissa from Poulton-le-Fylde
Don’t forget to pack your earphones! They’re a lifesaver on long connecting coach trips or flights. There’s nothing better than in future when a certain song you listened to on holiday then forever reminds you of your trip away. Also- a good tip I learned from Hannah and swear by- pack more clothes/underwear than you think you need! Thank you Jas from Walsall
Pack an extension lead! There’s never enough plugs! Thank you Louise from Wolverhampton
Lavender spray from M&S – Mosquitoes hate it and you get no bites, spray in your rooms and suitcase before you go and spray on your cloths after a shower everyday! Thank you Charissa from Wolverhampton
Always take insect repellent! Thank you Member from Leeds
Take sun lotion. Thank you Member from Chester
Load up with plenty of sun screen! Thank you Robert from Penarth
Suncream! Whether it’s sunny or not, take it! From a fellow redhead – you need it 24/7 no matter where you are! Thank you Emily from Widnes
Take your own teabags! Thank you Member from Sutton Coldfield
Take plenty of suncream!!! Thank you Member from Workington
If you’re going to Euro Country or any destination that takes USD, always take $1 bills or €1 and tip. They will always remember you and you will be the first person they serve! Thank you Member from Manchester
Take spares!! Thank you Member from Kettering
Take toilet rolls Thank you Member from Minehead
Plenty of sun cream & drink plenty so you don’t dehydrate! Thank you Member from Cleobury Mortimer
Never take as many clothes as you think you first need. I find I will only wear half of what I take! Thank you John from Pensby
Comfy loose clothing! Thank you Member from Liverpool
Sun screen… lots of it! Thank you Tanya from Tipton
Sun cream! Thank you Member from Birmingham
Sun cream! Thank you Member from Maesteg
If you are self catering, take a week’s supply of ‘Mindful Chef’ meals with you and save on going to the supermarket while you’re away! More time to enjoy your surroundings and great quality food too! Thank you Chris from Honiton
Wet wipes! Thank you Martin from Birmingham
Take your own teabags!! Thank you Leighanne from London
‘Whilst there’ tips
Relax and enjoy! Thank you James from Newbury
Switch off, relax and enjoy! Thank you Kevin from Redhill
Sunscreen on toes! Thank you Eileen from Wolverhampton
Remember to take lots of photos! Thank you Ravan from Wolverhampton
Always wear sunscreen! Thank you Keith from Birmingham
Just enjoy! Thank you Marc from Whittlesey
Hire a moped to discover Bali! Thank you Member from Harlow
Take Wet Wipes everywhere! Thank you Member from Liverpool
Don’t eat yellow snow! Thank you Member from Solihull
Don’t skinny dip. Something my bite you down below! Thank you Member from Washington
Don’t over plan, it just causes stress. Go with the flow and explore at your leisure! Thank you Member from Arbroath
Remember to enjoy yourself! Thank you Gary from Stoke-on-Trent
Find a place with the sea to look over, the countryside to walk through, and a brewery to keep you refreshed! Thank you Dave from London
Always get a safe deposit box! Thank you Member from Wirral
Make sure to wear sun cream! Thank you Member from Rhyl
Get your suntan lotion on FIRST DAY !!!! Thank you Member from Darlaston
Eat with the locals! Thank you Member from Rochdale
Carry a Credit Card! Thank you Member from Chester
Enjoy every minute of your holiday! As I say life is short and you don’t know what’s round the corner! Thank you Member from Liverpool
Watch your wallet! Thank you Member from Worcester
Relax and enjoy! Thank you Member from Wigton
Wear lots of suncream! Thank you Member from Birkenhead
Never stress and enjoy every single moment of your holiday! Thank you Member from North Shields
Be happy! Thank you Dominic from Walsall
Keep applying sun cream! Thank you Dave from Leek
Never drink tap water! Thank you Ron from Evesham
Don’t count the days, make the days count! Thank you Richard from Scone
Don’t be a tourist, be a local! Thank you David from Northampton
Speaking slowly and loudly to foreign people doesn’t work! Ensure you learn “do you speak English” in the language of the country you are visiting! Thank you Hayley from Walsall
Make the most of everyday! Thank you Nick from Coventry
Relax and have fun! Thank you Member from Nuneaton
Wear sun screen! Thank you Member from Bristol
Enjoy every minute! Thank you Member from Liverpool
Relax, enjoy, good sunscreen & a great book or 4!!!! Thank you Member from Chesterfield
Stay positive! Thank you Member from Liverpool
Wear comfortable shoes! Thank you Member from Tiptree
Chill out and enjoy you’ve earned it! Thank you Member from Brownhills
Enjoy! Thank you Member from Bath
Always remember sun cream! Thank you Member from Wednesbury
Relax, enjoy & plan your excursions! Thank you Member from Birmingham
Enjoy every moment! Thank you Member from Hebden Bridge
Make sure you put on your sun cream! Thank you Member from Bristol
Relaxing! Thank you Larbi from Cranfield
Throw routine away for a week! Thank you Member from Bristol
Relax and enjoy! Thank you Susan from Tamworth
Have fun! Thank you Member from Llanelli
Stay hydrated, ha ha! Thank you Member from Leeds
Don’t drink water out of the taps! Thank you Mathew from Stoke-on-Trent
Talk with other holidaymakers to find the easy & quick routes around the resort & hotel facilities! Thank you Maria from Deeside
Explore where you are staying and talk to the locals! Thank you Member from Brighouse
Just enjoy it! Thank you Member from Kingdon
Enjoy your break, whatever the weather! Thank you Member from Cheadle
Life’s too short, so enjoy a holiday while you can! Thank you Richard from Wimborne
Enjoy! Thank you Member from Bristol
Whatever your age, do what suits you! Thank you Member from Cradley Heath
Never upset a local! Thank you Member from St Austell
Just enjoy! Thank you Gary from Lichfield
Always try to sample local food or drink! Thank you Tony from Gateshead
General tips
Take time to plan trip! Thank you John from Caerphilly
Be organised! Thank you Nigel from Chester
Be excited about any holiday and go with the flow! Thank you Mark from Looe
Spend it with people you love! Thank you Gary from Bilston
Enjoy your stay! Relax and chill! Thank you Suzanne from Rotherham
Go 5 star all inclusive, treat yourself! Thank you Ian from Speke
Enjoy!!!!!!! Thank you James from Southport
In Carla de Fueste, buy peanuts for the chipmunks! Thank you Stephen from Alnwick
Don’t go to Turkey! Thank you Kevin from Ilminster
Always be prepared cash wise and always carry a card just in case! Thank you Member from Liverpool
Leave your worries at home and enjoy! Thank you Member from Stourbridge
Let your better half plan everything! Thank you Member from Colchester
Book a balcony and enjoy every minute! Thank you Member from Newport
[Choose] a great destination with great friends and family with plenty of rest and relaxation! Thank you Member from Milton Keynes
Stay over night! Thank you Member from Birmingham
Fun hot days out! Thank you Member from Dudley
Love flying! Thank you Member from Birmingham
Share toiletries with your friend! Thank you Member from Wolverhampton
Always go well prepared and don’t forget all essential documentation! Thank you Member from Swansea
Enjoy while you can – never know what is round the corner! Thank you Member from London
Go to Bulgaria it’s super cheap! Thank you Member from Bodmin
If you travel by train, try ticket splitting rather than two tickets. For a return journey break the journey down with multiple tickets. Average saving Dover to Nottingham, for example £54! Thank you Member from Dover
Be with people you love! Thank you Member from Wolverhampton
Holiday is good it refreshes your mind! Thank you Member from London
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