People Are Sharing Little-Known Travel Hacks That Make Holidays So Much Easier

A beachy holidayMay has begun, which means one thing for travel-loving Brits: holiday season is finally kicking off. But while many major UK airports are working to make their necessary, but annoying, security checks a little more streamlined, there’s no denying everything from booking a flight to travelling with kids can prove a headache. Thankfully, members of Reddit’s r/TravelHacks have shared “little known” tricks that make the whole process a lot easier. Writing to the forum, site user u/TapComprehensive2241 asked: “What’s the one travel hack you swear most people don’t know about?” Here are some of the most-upvoted responses:1) “eSIMs are a timesaver.” “They mean you can skip the hassle of getting a physical SIM, and you can connect as soon as you land if you set it up ahead of time.” (Our deputy editor Dayna McAlpine swears by Ubigi).Credit:u/pri_ya2) “I clean everything before I leave.”“Empty the dishwasher and do all my laundry. Makes coming home SO much nicer, and more relaxing.” Credit:u/indigorabbit_“Do the clean and sheets too,” u/Top_Forever_2854 added. “If I’ve been gone for a long time, I’ll order groceries to be delivered soon after I get home as well. And make sure there’s something in the freezer to eat.” 3) “When checking out of your hotel, before they charge your credit card for the full price, use some or all of your local currency/pocket change towards paying the bill.” “Saves you bringing home foreign currency and avoids currency conversion charges.” Credit:u/BantryBound4) “Stash a few different-sized zip-lock bags in your suitcase.” “Dirty hotel remotes? Stick it in a zip-lock bag. Soiled clothes and no way to wash? Keeps them separated and smells contained. Shells from the beach. Rubbish bag. Snack holder. Bag organiser. Sick bag. Ice pack. Coin holder. Leak prevention for liquids. Keep a change of clothes rolled up tight in your backpack. Keeps sand off an e-reader at the beach. Endless possibilities.”Credit: u/Pure-Remote96145) “In a foreign country, grab a hotel business card to show locals/taxi if you need directions or a ride.” Credit: u/popcorn2share6) “Pre-download offline Google Maps for the area you’re going to be in so you can still navigate, even if you don’t have cell service.” Credit:u/tatertotski“Also a good idea to download the local language(s) where you’ll be travelling on Google Translate,” u/blueflygirl agreed.7) “When your hotel curtain won’t close all the way to keep the light out, you can use the clothes hanger with the clips on it to hold them shut.” “Works like a charm every time!” Credit:u/KCMandy8) “If you’re lost, go to a hotel for directions, not a petrol station.”“Hotel employees are so knowledgeable, and often have access to maps and Google and can help you with directions, where to eat, etc.” Credit: u/morganpotato9) “Earplugs.” “I can’t tell you how many people complain about noise and that it ruined their holiday. I wear them nightly because my husband snores, and I take them everywhere. Long flight? Noisy hotel? Irritating music at the beach? Cheap earplugs are in all my toiletry bags.”Credit:PalmBeach4449Do you have anything to add? Let us know! Related...This Is The Ideal Time To Grab A Sun Lounger On Holiday And No, It's Not 5amHolidaying With Kids? Try The 30 On/30 Off Rule To Give Yourself A Break‘You’ll Never Forget Just One Shoe!’: Flight Attendant’s Trick To Stop Losing Things On Holiday

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