Excuse the delay, I've been sunning myself in Lanzarote! It was wonderful, thank you for asking, but as I hauled around a 20kg bag back home with an unused set of straighteners, a hair dryer that was still in it's carry case and untouched clothes, I started thinking on what to pack for a summer holiday that would be a capsule wardrobe, and guaranteed to be worn!
As a girl it’s tempting to pack as much that fits into your wheeled luggage. From watching girls wearing two hoodies and piling trousers on under maxi dresses to cut back on weight, I can only suggest that less is more.
The Flight: Less is more
Stepping onto our Monarch flight at 5pm I was shocked by the amount of young girls dressed like Victoria Beckham. High heels, blouses, fashionable hair and not a sweat pant in sight, they clearly wanted to look high class in cattle class.
You need to get your head around comfort when it comes to flying. Tucked in with your knees touching the chair in front of you, a broken tray and a constant stream of buttocks in your face as people grab their overhead baggage and people ‘hopping out’ for yet another toilet break, you need to feel comfy at least.
So for a flight I recommend:
Flip flops, great for airing your feet when they swell
A decent pair of yoga pants (not trakkies, these should be slim fitting and long!)
A pashmina and a vest top
Keep a thick hoodie or sweater in your hand luggage for using as a makeshift pillow.
Sunglasses
2/3 magazines / 1 or 2 interesting books
Earphones and ipod (an iPhone with flight mode on)
Water, snacks (and haribo!)
A hairband
100ml or under of cosmetics to freshen up with (kept in a resealable bag)
A minty moisturiser (under 100ml) for tired eyes
The rest of your packing
3 x bikinis
1 x beach towel
Something to wear over your bikini to head to the pool or the beach that can be taken off and on easily ( a light dress x 2 a loose vest top x 3 and 3 x skirts) x 7
Something to change into at night (maxi dresses, shorts and top combos, small dresses) x 7
(Think about clothes that suit activities like going to a posh restaurant, a night stroll at the beach, watching the onsite entertainment, drinks at the bar, clubbing and loose comfy clothes for wandering about.)
Something comfy for the return flight x 1
Something for chilly evenings (cardigan) x 3
Something to cover burns/rashes- a high necked t-shirt and light, cotton shorts or a long length skirt.
A multitude of vest tops x 3
Something for ‘activities’ or gym – Sweat pants/shorts and a baselayer x 1
An emergency wet weather outfit – long sleeved top and trousers x 1
Shoes
Trainers x 1
Flip flops x 2
Wedges x 1
Ballet pumps for longer walks x 1
Underwear
Socks x 7
Bras x 3
Knickers x 10
Accessories
A big handbag for the flight
A small handbag/rucksack for the beach
3 x headbands and bobbles (keep hair loose and wavy, it's too hot for straighteners!)
3 x necklaces and 3 x earrings
Make up and Toiletries
Bronzer
Pink blush
Foundation in a darker colour than normal
Eyeshadow
Eyeliner
Waterproof mascara
Lipgloss with SPF
3 bottles of suncream
1 large bottle of aftersun
1 sun protecting lip balm
1 x shampoo
1 x conditioner
1 x minty shower gel
1 x razor
1 x facewash
1x roll on anti perspirant
1 x bug spray
1 small moisturiser
Other
Bat and ball/frisbee (cheaper at home than bought away)
Large water bottle (to refill as needed)
Spare batteries x 3
An i-dock or mp3 player for the room (avoid dodgy Spanish radio!)
Camera with free memory
At least 3 good books you’ve read the first few pages of to 'sanity check!'
Sudoku or similar puzzles for sozzled brain cells
Local currency with change if possible
Passport - check it's in date
Boarding details and transfer info
And that should be all!
If you’re off on a late flight, have a wonderful time.
Elaine @ Morethanakeyword x
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