City breaks are wonderful quick getaways when you want to escape your everyday life for a little while. Where some may crave a beach holiday in the sun, others prefer to keep themselves busy with a city mini break. You may be escaping on a group holiday with your friends or maybe you’re headed for a romantic break with your partner, either way, there will be plenty of packing to do. Here’s a definitive guide for everything you’ll need when you’re packing for a city break:
Travel Accompaniments
It may be a short train journey or a hop on a quick flight, but you’ll still need some travel accompaniments to make the trip a little more bearable. Firstly, bring some ear plugs, flight socks and a cosy blanket for maximum comfort during your flight. For in-flight entertainment, remember to bring a magazine or two, or download them on an app straight to your phone if you’re trying to save space in your suitcase. Speaking of space saving, try packing cubes as a way to store all your clothes, they’re great for keeping everything compressed and organised. For extra space, roll your clothes before you pack them, this also keeps them neat and tidy whilst minimising creases.
Outfit Choices
As you’re only going for a few days, it’s best to keep your outfit choices pretty but basic. You won’t have a lot of space to pack everything you’d like, so you’ve got to condense it all into only the necessities. If you’re heading off to a city with a beach or you’ve got a hotel pool, then bring some swimwear and some flip flops. For those evenings where you’ll be relaxing in your hotel scouring the hotel mini fridge, you’ll need some women’s loungewear to get comfortable. Other than that, keep it simple but stylish with a few tops, some shorts, a skirt and perhaps a few dresses. Bring items that you can mix and match to switch up your style without packing your suitcase to the brim. Accessories can help to add some essential glamour to any outfit, so make sure you pack some dazzling necklaces and chunky bracelets to dress up any evening look.
Travel Information
It’s good to equip yourself with all the information you need to make the most of your fleeting city break. It’s always a good idea to research the area before you go, making a note of places you’d like to visit and potential tours you’d like to sign up for. In many cases, it’s cheaper to book a place online before you get there, so if there’s an activity you’d definitely like to take part in – then book ahead! Even if you don’t want to regulate your time with a strict travel itinerary, you can still bring with you some useful information about the area. Your hotel or hostel should also be able to provide you with a good idea of what to do during your visit too.