Essential items to pack for a weekend away
We’ve all done it, gone away for a weekend and packed enough stuff to last a month! This is utter stupidity and completely unnecessary. It should take no time at all to pack for a weekend, its 2 days for goodness sakes.
If you use the same case that you use for your holidays, it’s instinctive to fill it. So get yourself one of those little cases on wheels that you see the cabin crew with at airports. Start with essentials, don’t pack your jewellery case, if there are a few special pieces you want to take, wrap them in tissue and pop them into a shoe. Same with makeup, take a few essential pieces and nothing more. Unless you have to use special toiletries, the likes of shampoo and shower gel are nearly always provided in hotels now. The same goes for hairdryers, they take up loads of space you will probably end up using the hotel’s anyway.
Get yourself some travel sized toothpaste, mouthwash and hairspray. You can get a folding toothbrush too if you want, but they take up so little room it’s not really worth it. AS far as clothes are concerned, be realistic. Only take what you really need. If you are going out for a special meal or to see a show, take your favourite items and not your whole wardrobe. Take one pair of going out shoes or sandals and travel in your comfy walking shoes. Everyone walks a lot and goes exploring, so those 3 pairs of stilettos will never leave the case.
Stick to these basic guidelines and you will find going away for a weekend a lot easier.