Summer is the best time of the year. The weather is stunning, the skies are blue and there are many fun experiences on offer. So if you are planning your summer holiday this year, you can use some of these clever hacks for your summer adventure to make the time go much smoother.
USE A TRAVEL PLANNER
No idea where to go or what kind of holiday you want to experience? Then use a visual travel planner to create mood boards and get important information about your chosen destination. You can even talk to others who have visited your chosen holiday destination to get some advice.
ADAPTERS + USB
The thing about travelling abroad is that every country has a different type of plug socket and also a different wattage. If you want to charge all of your things while you are away, you will end up bringing all of your cables and adapters, which could make your suitcase feel like a mess. Why not just bring along one adapter for your country and a USB lead? You’ll have a much clearer suitcase and you’ll still be able to bring everything you need.
ALOE VERA ICE CUBES
When you are sitting in the sun all day or you have been out walking, the worst thing you can come back with is a burnt body. Sunburn is horrible and it can make your skin feel tight and painful for days. To combat sunburn, you can freeze some Aloe Vera gel in an ice cube tray, and then use this to cool your skin after a hard day in the sun. Not only will it feel amazing, but Aloe Vera is incredibly nourishing for the skin and will allow you to stay happy and healthy throughout your trip.
HIDDEN STORAGE
If you finish off a bottle of sun lotion or cream, don’t throw it away. Wash the bottle out and then you can use it to store things such as jewellery and money when you go out for the day. It will keep your valuables safe because no one would even think to steal a bottle of lotion. You will have the peace of mind that your small items are totally safe when you are out and about abroad.
CAR STORAGE
A roof rack is absolutely essential for a road trip and a one of the great hacks for your summer adventure. Travelling by car can be great because you get to bring as much stuff with you as you like. A box on the roof of the car will give you a whole extra area to pack and it means that you can bring many more items with you on your holiday.
SOLAR POWER
The idea of not having to charge your kindle or e-reader when sitting by the pool is amazing, and it can make your holiday much easier! Believe it or not, you can use a solar powered charger to keep your kindle a charge and keep it going for the whole holiday. Considering you’ll be by the pool a lot, you can definitely keep the charger powered up for the whole holiday.
SUNSCREEN
Always bring sunscreen with you. Saving your skin from burning is so important and you don’t want to spend your week waddling around in pain. Keep some on you and apply it every couple of hours to make sure that you are totally protected on your travels.
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This has been a collaborative post. All thoughts and opinions expressed above are not my own
