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On the case: holiday packing tips for fuss-free travels


Streamlining your outfits and reducing excess clutter is the main aim with packing. So where is the best place to start?

An organised backpack with a compartment for your laptop and water bottle, (8), makes life easier, as will a cross body bag for your phone and passport – Topologie’s, (9), come in a multitude of colour options. If you plan to spend your last few hours before the flight home at the pool, take a waterproof nappy bag (below) to stash your wet swimmers in and a compact, fast-drying travel towel (3, below). That’s why it’s always wise to pack one spare outfit (something that rolls up easily and can be dressed up or down) like Nobody Child’s black jersey maxidress, (£29) and swimwear in your hand luggage, so you can at least have a dip while you wait to be reunited with the rest of your belongings.

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