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Getting Ready For A Holiday Break: Top Travel Tips For Packing Your Holiday Bags Like A Pro from ikOala!

Let's admit it; over half the items you pack in your bags when going on holidays don't even make it out of your travel bags. You can ask yourself; why pay excess baggage fees for stuff you won't even use? Follow our Top Tips for easy holiday packing - save money, time and travel light without compromising on your holiday comfort! 

We can all be guilty of over-packing. Some people may say "it's better to be over-prepared than under-prepared - especially when going on holidays" others will just call you a holiday bag-packing queen or simply put; compulsive. 

Think about taking a 1-week holiday break - it doesn't mean you need a dress for every hour, a shoe for every step and a purse for every purchase you make. There is no need to be obsessed and take huge cases of clothes, shoes, makeup, handbags, tops, tees, dresses, shorts, bikini's, lingerie and the rest. 

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Why burden yourself with heavy-hard-to-carry luggage that you lug from home to the airport to the hotel? And, let's not forget; there is no doubt you will do a little holiday shopping while you are travelling - some keepsakes, a couple of gifts, that dress you just had to have and those perfect shoes match it so nicely... are you getting our drift? 

We believe it's important to be prepared while on your holidays; nobody wants to get stuck without any clean lingerie or clothes while on holidays.

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We also believe you don't need your entire collection of designer frocks either! If need to find some travel essentials for your holiday, save time and money by viewing our travel essential deals here

How To Pack Your Bags When Going On Holidays There is a real method behind creating as much room in one-travel bag to fit the essentials and minimizing wasted space. A good method is to simply, roll your clothes rather than folding them. You should also use travel-packing bags to neatly store shoes, lingerie, bras and make-up - this also helps ensure you stay organised when travelling on holidays both locally and internationally. 

What To Pack in Your Bags When Going on Holidays You need to make your travel items versatile. It's almost like a 2-for-1 offer; a dress for example is perfect to be worn in the evening with a few accessories, such as belt, necklace and matching bag. By day, it can be worn over your bikini while enjoying summery beach weather or by the resort pool. You need think smart and pack for versatility. 

Be Clever with Your Bags & Remember to Take the Essentials It's so important to ensure you remember that it's not just about fashion when holidaying. For example; if you plan on being near a pool or beach then you probably want to ensure you are carrying a waterproof iPad or Smartphone bag - just in-case. 

Travel adapters, extra USB ports and Waterproof Camcorders will ensure you can have fun in the sun without worrying about those annoying accidents that could just ruin your holiday cheer. 

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We hope we've been able to share some insight on how to maximize your bag-packing skills without over-packing and saving on excess baggage charges. Remember, travel light and travel with versatile items - you'll love not having to have to lug around a heavy bag and the money you save could be spent on a new pair of shoes!!

 

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