A weekend away can give you a much-needed break from the 9 to 5, taking you away to somewhere new where you can simply focus on having a good time. Whether it’s a city break or a countryside escape, making sure you’re well packed plays a key role in reducing stress and giving you everything you need to have a good time.
The Essentials
Let’s start at the beginning – with the clothes you’ll be wearing to travel in! You’ll want to have some layers you can add or remove to stay comfortable, footwear you trust not to give you blisters, and something to handle the UK’s unpredictably rainy weather (umbrella or raincoat, your choice). This gives you a good baseline from which you know what other clothes to pack.
Outfit Planning
Provided you know what you’re up to during your nights away (and it isn’t a surprise planned by someone else), then you can plan what to wear accordingly. That might be a showstopping dress or suit, or something more comfortable for some activities. If you’re unsure, go with something versatile and skip the heels.
For time spent back at the hotel, loungewear matters more than you might think. You can then chill out in the hotel room guilt-free, popping out of the room as required without needing to don proper people clothes. Pack clothes you ultimately feel confident in so you can strut around town feeling like yourself.
Beauty & Toiletries
You might be tempted to pack your whole dressing table or bathroom cabinet, but for a few nights, it’s best to run with a curated collection. Pack your usual skincare routine in travel-size containers if you can, and only bring what makeup you’ll actually be using.
A good concealer, mascara and lipstick can probably see you through most scenarios. Just remember to bring a trusty dry shampoo, because hotel hair washing schedules rarely align with real life.
Hotel Luxuries to Pack
To really step up your hotel stay, a silk eye mask can combat even the brightest of hotel rooms so you get forty winks minimum. Something to read, whether that’s a novel, magazine or book based on bettering your biases, can help pass the time here and there if you’re waiting for others.
Bring along a portable battery pack just in case some days out run a little longer than your phone can typically handle – and if there’s a long journey in the mix, look at light entertainment like free online bingo games or idle games if you fancy something that doesn’t take too much brain power.
Optional But Worth It
Lastly, don’t discount the fact that there might be a spa or pool at your hotel to take advantage of – so pack a swimsuit. Many hotels also have an on-site gym if you want to keep your routine going despite being away, and a decent dressing gown can keep you covered while you’re getting ready if you’d rather not stay wrapped in a hotel towel.
With these points covered, you won’t be worrying about whether or not you brought something along and can keep your mind solely focused on enjoying the time away!
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