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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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We are buggering off to Majorca on Monday and have all the packing to do , I think we’ve got everything we need but just wondering if any of you have any tips on anything you have taken on holiday that’s unusual but invaluable? |
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"We are buggering off to Majorca on Monday and have all the packing to do , I think we’ve got everything we need but just wondering if any of you have any tips on anything you have taken on holiday that’s unusual but invaluable? "
Pegs 
Good for hanging clothes and good substitute for nipple clamps
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"We are buggering off to Majorca on Monday and have all the packing to do , I think we’ve got everything we need but just wondering if any of you have any tips on anything you have taken on holiday that’s unusual but invaluable?
Pegs
Good for hanging clothes and good substitute for nipple clamps
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Good idea thanks! X |
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"Thanks everyone, I think I need to make a list!"
remember that toiletries and even a lot of clothes can often be bought cheaper at your holiday destination. Save weight and bulk buying local and then leave it in your room in lieu of a cash tip for the housekeepers.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"We are buggering off to Majorca on Monday and have all the packing to do , I think we’ve got everything we need but just wondering if any of you have any tips on anything you have taken on holiday that’s unusual but invaluable? "
If not already advised, roll rather than fold your clothes, bring and extension cable and one travel plug if you have a lot of plug in appliances, saves on lots of plugs. If you have a case each, put some items of each other's clothes in both cases, just incase one ends up in Siberia.  |
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I have a Bose Bluetooth speaker I take on hols with me. It’s been invaluable for a bit of a party round the pool/cabana at times or when sat out on a balcony. It’s a BIG sound in a travel size speaker  |
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"I have a Bose Bluetooth speaker I take on hols with me. It’s been invaluable for a bit of a party round the pool/cabana at times or when sat out on a balcony. It’s a BIG sound in a travel size speaker "
I bet the people on the next balcony aren't so enthusiastic ! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Extention cable. You then only need 1 adaptor plug to charge everything"
Pound World/land do a 4 gang one for a quid, obviously, we take a couple with us |
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"I have a Bose Bluetooth speaker I take on hols with me. It’s been invaluable for a bit of a party round the pool/cabana at times or when sat out on a balcony. It’s a BIG sound in a travel size speaker
I bet the people on the next balcony aren't so enthusiastic !"
I usually have the courtesy to ask first! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I have a Bose Bluetooth speaker I take on hols with me. It’s been invaluable for a bit of a party round the pool/cabana at times or when sat out on a balcony. It’s a BIG sound in a travel size speaker "
I have one in blue it goes everywhere with me the beach , around the pool apartment , I lend it out to work mates it's been all over the world |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Clothes, probably some kind of footwear, flower pot, some sort of bag
Flower pot? "
For putting flowers in obviously, what else would you use a flower pot for? |
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By *ait88Man
over a year ago
Plymouth |
"Here's a packing tip. If you roll up clothes and towels tightly they take up much less space than if they are folded. "
Wrong! If you stack rolls there are gaps between them. There are no gaps between flat layers.
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By *ait88Man
over a year ago
Plymouth |
I carry a vacuum flask of hot tea. I use it on the way to the airport, and empty what’s left before going through security. Then I get it re-filled at an air-side restaurant. I can have a hot drink whenever I like, in departures and on the aircraft, not just when the air hostesses get around to it. From home to Bangkok usually takes more than 24 hours, and I can’t sleep on aircraft because there isn’t enough leg-room. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"A small roll of pedal bin bags. Smaller than black baga but perfect for rubbish, went cossies, carrier bags.
The list is endless"
I agree but I find the waterproof canoe bags are much better. Harder wearing, come in different sizes and colours, properly waterproof and once rolled up they have a clip that can attach to other bags or be used as a handle. Can usually pick them up fairly cheap at outdoors or sports shops |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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 At this thread! They're going on holiday, not starting a new life If you don't buy all this stuff, you can afford to stay at the kind of hotel that will supply it |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Not an issue in Majorca but when I go to Greece or Turkey I always take scented nappy bags for the loo paper. Better than putting it straight into the bin. "
We are for Greece next year,that's a great tip |
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By (user no longer on site)
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" At this thread! They're going on holiday, not starting a new life If you don't buy all this stuff, you can afford to stay at the kind of hotel that will supply it
Not much of a packing tip,which is what the thread is about 
Not packing what you don't need, making the luggage lighter and more room on the way home in the bags for ceramic donkeys etc isn't much of a packing tip? You're a harsh critic  "
But that's just it,the things are needed otherwise we wouldn't pack them |
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By (user no longer on site)
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" At this thread! They're going on holiday, not starting a new life If you don't buy all this stuff, you can afford to stay at the kind of hotel that will supply it
Not much of a packing tip,which is what the thread is about
Not packing what you don't need, making the luggage lighter and more room on the way home in the bags for ceramic donkeys etc isn't much of a packing tip? You're a harsh critic
But that's just it,the things are needed otherwise we wouldn't pack them"
Gravy granules, Rhino horn fertility pills, a months worth of crack cocaine, Heinz Beans and a flower pot were some suggestions that didn't attract your ire, but you feel they're needed? That's some kind of weird vacation |
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By (user no longer on site)
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" At this thread! They're going on holiday, not starting a new life If you don't buy all this stuff, you can afford to stay at the kind of hotel that will supply it
Not much of a packing tip,which is what the thread is about
Not packing what you don't need, making the luggage lighter and more room on the way home in the bags for ceramic donkeys etc isn't much of a packing tip? You're a harsh critic
But that's just it,the things are needed otherwise we wouldn't pack them
Gravy granules, Rhino horn fertility pills, a months worth of crack cocaine, Heinz Beans and a flower pot were some suggestions that didn't attract your ire, but you feel they're needed? That's some kind of weird vacation "
I didn't say all of them were needed,not by us anyway,lol.
But obviously is important to others
And no,I don't get the need for the flowerpot either |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Pack less... whatever you have forgotten or left behind can be bought when you get there"
Reduces the weight of the aeroplane as well. Every little helps |
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I always pack a few extra coathangers, especially the ones with clips at each end as there are never enough in hotels.
I also take a canvas cube organiser that goes over the wardrobe pole with velcro. It's invaluable for extra storage. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Thanks everyone, we are nearly packed and got some great ideas from you, we will however be leaving the flower pot at home ! X"
Why leave the flower pot? Are you insane or what?  |
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