{"id":38,"date":"2024-03-04T11:45:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-04T00:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/import.themovation.com\/embark\/walking-tours\/?p=384"},"modified":"2024-10-17T14:30:29","modified_gmt":"2024-10-17T03:30:29","slug":"our-essential-rafting-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mtawebsites.com\/surfside\/2024\/03\/04\/our-essential-rafting-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Essential Vacation Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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1. Make a list<\/h2>

Ok, so it sounds a little boring, but idiot-proof lists are the gateway to a stress-free holiday. Separate your essentials from your desirables, and be realistic\u00a0with your luggage limitations. If you need list inspiration \u2013 the following might be a good place to start\u2026<\/p>

2. Don\u2019t forget the first aid kit<\/h2>

We\u2019re not asking you to prepare for ER, just a small bag with the most necessary pills and medicine you might need. After all, nobody wants to suffer a punishing headache, high-climate fever, upset stomach or all three during a holiday. It might be easy enough to pick up a domestic remedy for your ailments at home, but medicines in the country you are visiting may be limited to prescription only. The same goes for allergy meds and asthma remedies \u2013 bring them on board!<\/p>

3. Limit your liquids<\/h2>

We\u00a0all know about it by now, and yet there\u2019s still a mass confusion and hold-up when some chancer tries to sneak\u00a0a bottle of water past airport security.\u00a0Much to everybody\u2019s chagrin, pan-European baggage restrictions state that all liquids carried in hand luggage must be no more than 100 ml per item, and must fit into one small and resealable transparent bag (usually available at\u00a0the airport for a nominal fee). If you\u2019re carrying anything larger, stow it with your checked-in suitcase.<\/p>

4. Name tags are there to help<\/h2>

Unless you\u2019re an international man of mystery, you shouldn\u2019t have to worry about travelling incognito. Most suitcases come with name tags fitted as standard, so be sure to fill them in just in case you \u2013 or the airline \u2013 lose your luggage!<\/p>

5. Observe restrictions on baggage<\/h2>
Overstuffing your suitcase is never a good idea. \u00a9: Highways Agency<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>

If your airline says: \u201c23kg\u201d, then they mean\u00a023kg! Weigh your bags before you get to the airport and make sure you are within the restrictions, otherwise you\u2019ll be forced to cough up extra cash at the airport or, even worse, have to say goodbye to that lovely hand-knitted cardigan\u00a0your grandmother spent so long slaving over.\u00a0We\u2019ve all tried to squeeze that extra pair of pants\u00a0in the already overstuffed suitcase, but the restrictions are there for a reason, and that reason is your safety. Which reminds us\u2026<\/p>

6. Save bag space for all your holiday purchases<\/h2>

Whether it\u2019s duty free goods or holiday mementos, it\u2019s inevitable that you\u2019ll be bringing more back home with you than when you left \u2013 so make sure you have room for it!<\/p>

7. Skip the\u00a0shoes<\/h2>

The biggest and most frustrating item of luggage. How many pairs of shoes you should\u00a0take is very much dependent on how long your vacation might be, but we\u2019d suggest that three pairs is a reasonable average for a 1-2 week getaway. More important than volume is versatility, so make sure you\u2019re not stuck hiking in stilettos by bringing a pair of shoes for every realistic occasion of your trip. Wear\u00a0your\u00a0most cumbersome pair on the plane \u2013 plus, stuff your socks in the rest \u2013 and you\u2019ll save even more space.<\/p>

8. Cosmetics \u2013 at a minimum!<\/h2>

Unless you plan on travelling to a desert\u00a0island, it\u2019s likely that you\u2019ll be able to pick up popular shampoo or sun lotion brands in almost any corner of the world. Fewer cosmetics also mean that you\u2019ll be less likely to find an explosion of nondescript gooey liquids spoiling everything in your suitcase when you arrive at your destination. If you really can\u2019t live without that special face cream, try to take only\u00a0as much as you\u2019ll need for your trip and nothing more. That way you can discard the empties and save extra luggage room for your trip back home.<\/p>

9.\u00a0Keep on rolling\u2026<\/h2>

This tip is certainly up for debate, but we think that rolling your clothes really is the only way to go. Not only will it reduce those pesky wrinkles\u00a0and creases in your gear, it\u2019ll save you some much needed suitcase space.<\/p>

10. All valuables go\u00a0in hand luggage<\/h2>
All valuables go in hand luggage. \u00a9 Jon Rawlinson<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>

It\u2019s rare that airlines lose luggage these days, but why take the risk? Stay safe and stow all your expensive luxuries \u2013 from your camera to your diamond engagement ring \u2013 in hand luggage.<\/p>

11. Don\u2019t forget the adapters<\/h2>

If you do need them, save on the crazy airport\u00a0prices by buying them ahead of your trip.<\/p>

12. Pack all-rounder fashions, not eccentric statement pieces<\/h2>

You might want to pack that banana costume for your trip, but is it really necessary? Fancy dress or no, this is a question you should really ask yourself when pressed for suitcase space. Pack\u00a0great all-rounder attire\u00a0and a classy evening outfit, but leave those\u00a0outlandish statement pieces\u00a0for a night out at home.<\/p>

13.\u00a0Be delicate with your delicates<\/h2>

If you have to pack any china plates or glass goods, wrapping them in bubble wrap or in-between clothes and putting them right in the middle of your case is safest way to make sure they arrive with you in one piece.<\/p>

14.\u00a0Categorise your clothes<\/h2>

Pack clothes in groups: that means shirts with\u00a0shirts, pants with\u00a0with pants -it\u2019s easier to find what you need and unpack on the other side.<\/p>

15. Pack a mini wardrobe in your hand luggage<\/h2>

Not literally, of course, but it\u2019s always a nice idea to add a clean set of underwear and a garment\u00a0in your carry-on\u00a0bag, in case of your luggage being lost in an\u00a0aeroplane mix-up.<\/p>

16.\u00a0Don\u2019t predict the\u00a0weather \u2013 check it<\/h2>
Don\u2019t leave home without your umbrella. \u00a9: Sukantho Debnath<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>

Depending on where you\u2019re going, weather forecasts are either your holiday\u2019s best friend or biggest foe. Come rain or shine, meteorologists will always give you the best idea of what weather to expect on your holiday. Check the day before you fly and pack accordingly, and save room for that trusty pac-a-mac or umbrella you hope you\u2019ll never have to use.<\/p>

17. No on-board manicure<\/h2>

Tip for the well-groomed flyer: if you\u2019re thinking about carrying a nail file, scissors, or any other sharp primping tool in your luggage \u2013 give up the idea! They are prohibited and airport workers will ask you to get rid of them.<\/p>

18. The most necessary things go on top<\/h2>

If you believe that a particular thing can be useful to you very soon (perhaps at the airport), for example, a jacket \u2013 put it on top. Very obvious advice, but perhaps it\u2019s so obvious that you\u2019d be bound to forget otherwise!<\/p>

19. \u00a0Towels?<\/h2>

Towels! Yet another pesky space-filler you need to think long and hard about whether you actually need. Check ahead of time to see if your holiday accommodation will be providing them (they probably will) and pack accordingly.<\/p>

20. Strip at airport security<\/h2>

It\u2019s unlikely you\u2019ll be asked to strip down to your undergarments, but it\u2019s possible that you\u2019ll be asked to undress a bit as you go through to the terminal. This usually means taking shoes, belts and jackets off, and removing any jewellery or metal goods. Travelling with a laptop or tablet device? Be prepared to present your gadgets to the friendly security staff too.<\/p>

21. Don\u2019t leave home without the essentials<\/h2>

This penultimate tip is\u00a0a big one\u00a0as, without these necessities, you won\u2019t be heading anywhere but home: check and check again that you have your monies, a valid<\/em> passport and \u2013 for the sake of your holiday companions \u2013 a toothbrush. Keep these all on hand and then you\u2019ll be able to remember\u00a0the most important thing\u2026<\/p>

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