Holiday Packing What to Take
Holiday packing. Who does it in your house? I tend to take charge on it because a) I love a list and b) the men in my life would just go with the clothes they were stood up in. So I tend to sort it. We are planning a beach holiday this year so I’m going to let you in to the secrets that I and other bloggers have shared on Holiday Packing – What to take. Plus there is a great giveaway to win a travel perfume atomiser. Perfect for your hand luggage.
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For travelling
I love to be comfortable when travelling. The changes in temperature and having to sit for hours means I often opt for something lightweight and made from natural fibres. My new dress from Sumissura fits the bill perfectly. It’s lightweight, made from linen, super comfortable and the best thing is it’s been made to measure. So it fits really well.
Sumissura is a site designed to create custom clothing. The concept is brilliant and was so easy to navigate. Either choose a pre designed item or design the shape you want. Changing sleeves, neckline and hem design for my dress. Then pick the cloth, colour and pattern you want. Finally add your measurements to get the perfect fit. I was all done in a matter of minutes. A week or so later my dress had arrived. I love it and it’ll be the staple of my summer wardrobe this year.
On the flight
If you haven’t already checked out my YouTube video, see what I pack in my in flight bag.
At the beach
I asked fellow bloggers what they pack for the beach and they had some fab suggestions.
‘Abig beach bag! I love just having one big bag I can throw everything into for us and the kids rather than trying to carry several different bags and items!’
‘A waterproof camera is a must for us! Pictures and videos of fun in and around the pool without the worry of them breaking.’
‘Definitely a kite for us – hours of fun … waiting for the breeze, building the kite, unknotting the string, trying to fly it, too many near miss dive-bomb crashes, so pack it away again! But every beach trip has a kite!’
‘We always take an inflatable like a boat or unicorn! Hours of fun’
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‘Beach games! Things like tennis rackets, a ball, a volley ball/badminton net (it folds up really small for transport), ring toss and of course the classic buckets and spades etc. They provide hours of fun for kids (and big kids!) on any beach!’
‘A pillow. I love lying on the sand but I have to be SUPER comfy!’
‘A sun tent so we have UV protected shade and somewhere to chill out between dips in the sea and sandcastle building!’
‘Sand free towels, so the sand just falls off you and the towel when you use it!’
‘Nappies! I wrap our valuables up inside a nappy. No one is going to risk opening a “dirty” nappy to see if my debit card is inside 😂 it’s basically like taking a safe to the beach with you.’
‘A book! Lying on the beach seems to be the only time I get to properly read and there’s nothing more relaxing than lying on a sunbed with a good book’
‘High SPF Suncream, a cover up in case I start to burn, suitable beach shoes (Crocs are awesome for pebble beaches plus they float – don’t judge me!), a decent book in case I get 5 minutes peace, a beach ball to play with and money for drinks (cocktails) and ice creams!’
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If you want to see what my beach holiday essentials are, check out my video from last year.
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I always wear sandals on holiday but never wear them at home.
I love to wear my shorts
A bikini.
I have never worn my sarong at home yet! lol
Flips Flops
Shorts. never wear them at home as my legs are too short and fat but i wear on holiday as it stops the top of my thighs chafing!!
I wear my brightest smile and my suncream (definitely NOT my mankini)!
Flip flops!
i never wear shorts at home, but feel more comfortable abroad with them on x
never wear dresses at home but do on holiday
I never wear shorts or flip flops but I always do when I am on holiday x
a bikini or swimming costume
Flip flops – never have them off
Shorts, never wear them at home.
Bikini have no need to wear one at home
My cap to keep the sun off but never at home
A bikini and flipflops – never a need back home!
Sarongs xx
Nothing! I go to bed naked on my hols, but always wear pants at home, TMI, sorry @:)
I never wear shorts at home.
My swimsuit! I would never walk around in a swimsuit at home, I have no confidence, but on holiday I just think that no1 I know will see me, so it’s ok!!
Sun tan lotion!
I am very conscious of my arms so I always wear a sleeve at home, however, on holiday I feel comfortable enough to wear sleeveless tops as I don’t seem to care!
Flip flops! Plus i dont mind getting my body out on holiday as no one knows you!
beach clothes and flip flops
Sarong, I do love it to hide all my wibbly bits
Bikini and I let it all hang out (not a pretty sight)
I never wear a sunhat at home
a summer hat
My tankini
a swimming costume
Flip Flops
Sun tan lotion
Swimming costume
My swimming costume only comes out on holiday.
Jelly sandals for the beach
Perfect prize for the summer!
a bikini!
Sunhats!