what shouldn't i forget to pack?

[hotpink]

goin on hols on tue to spain, getting all my stuff sorted as its my day off. what things do you normally forget to pack? should i take my own towels/how many?

[redcrx]

i pack everything and never use half of it lol

dont forget to put one set of clothes in your hand luggage in case your suitcase goes somewhere else.

Take a beach towel at least

[4getmenot]

yep listen to redcrx, I didnt and when they lost my luggage for 3 days I spent first couple of days trying to see how many different outfits I could make out of a vest top, trousers and a cardigan. You'll see my creation the cardigan skirt in shops soon. :-)

[hotpink]

lol, i'm scared now! it's my first time on a plane and this is kind of our honeymoon (a year late). i hope nothing goes wrong, but i will definately take note!

[jammiedodger]

My dad always has the attitude that even if u have forgotten something when u pack, as long as uv got ur passport and some money, anything else that important u can buy when u get there!

[4getmenot]

I'm sure it wont, thats just my family curse of holidays. and just me really :-)

[4getmenot]

I couldnt buy all my luggage, only had so much spending money. :-(
Dont worry as I said we have a curse.
We had to leave redcrx in England on one holiday, we had car broken into on another, my parents had a big car crash on their last one and my luggage got left in England on my first holiday with mates and we didnt have a hotel booking when we got there. :-) So where are you off to? :-)

[sophie_1003]

definitely pack towels, hotel ones usually are tiny! things I usually forget are stuff like a hairbrush! last year took way too much stuff so wrote a list of all the clothes I actually needed to refer to this year when, if i hadn't, would undoubtedly over pack again! It's something like -
1 day dress
1 eveningy dress
2 pairs of shorts
2 short skirts
1 long skirt that can be day/evening (worn on the plane)
3 day tops
1 evening top
then stuff like bikinis, last year I took about 7 tops and had to make a point of wearing them cos I'd taken them! ooh! also, 1 pair of day shoes and one pair of evening will see you through fine! sorry if im preaching to the converted btw!

[hotpink]

redcrx and 4getmenot, so you're mates? i feel like i'm joining a new family on this site. i'm off to salou, will spend most of my time in portaventura, the big theme park! i get sunstroke tho,lmao, should be fun!

[joannie10]

if it is a hotel you are going to then your towels will get changed for you. Would take a beach towel though. I too always feel if I have the important things - passport, tickets and money then anything else I could effectively manage without if forgotten. remember no liquids in your hand luggage unless under 100ml per item and placed in a clear freezer type bag. this includes lipstick and mascara. If taking any electrical equip you may need travel adaptor depending on where you are going. A few daytime outfits and a few night time and you are sorted. We all take too much I am sure - just means more washing on your return though.

[4getmenot]

she's my older sis :-)

[nutgoneflake]

Don't take full size toiletries - I always take either small sizes, or half full ones so that they can all be chucked before coming home again. Have a toothbrush in your hand luggage too. Chew gum or toffee or something for take-off and landing, so your ears don't pop, and lastly take something to keep yourself busy on the plane. ipod, crossword, good book, loads of sweets??

Hope you have a fantastic holiday/honeymoon xx

[bigmamma]

Hi hotpink , passport of course and little last minute things like your mobile phone charger , and , as the others said , a spare undies and outfit in hand luggage . :-) Have a wonderful time .x
4getmenot love , when are you going on your hols and where as I really need to make sure I am not near you and your curse !!! lol :-) xx

[4getmenot]

I always get prickly heat on my belly, not a great thing to have

[joannie10]

you should not get sunstroke if you ensure you top up your lotion regularly, drink plenty water throughout the day and if possible wear a hat or headscarf - some are really fashionable.

[4getmenot]

I tend to stay in England now and just have short breaks Bigmamma, although last one was Glastonbury and this is what happened
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/41140000 /jpg/_41140970_june_glasto_bbc.jpg

Jeez thinking about it I'm one big dollop of bad luck

[joannie10]

another tip - you should not get prickly heat if you use an oil free suntan lotion, piz buin do one.

[hotpink]

ahhh! wish i got on with my sis enough to speak to her lol. i'm thinkin of takin a travel kettle and tea bags, and nick some milk from the hotel breakfast. i miss my cups of tea, they're not the same elsewhere

[redcrx]

hotpink. I always take tea bags, sugar, coffee and coffeemate lol

4get, it does seem to be you thats cursed in the main rather than family lol

[hotpink]

going to the docs on monday to get advice. i get migraines and vomiting if the sun gets to me. (even when i've got suncream on, sunglasses etc) i top myself up with water often and keep in the shade. the headaches are horrible tho. maybe i'm allergic to the sun!!

[joannie10]

often your room may have a little kettle but certainly the hotel would give you hot water if you want it. Good idea to take your own tea bags if you prefer a particular brand.