All the items you know you should pack but don't always remember.
You'll know by now that you need to store your liquids in a clear plastic bag when you go through airport security. They do give these out for free, but popping your liquids into your own plastic bag before you leave for your flight could save you some time and stress when you get there.
Don't pay a fortune for a bottle of water! Bring your own compressible water bottle and fill it up at one of the airport's water fountains after you go through security.
A lightweight, foldable tote bag has many uses: as a day bag for sightseeing, to carry towels and books to the beach and pool or as a laundry bag. It also takes up minimal space in your hold luggage or if flying with hand luggage only it's perfect to keep together your plastic bag of liquids, eReader or tablet and passport and will fit easily under an airline seat.
Mop up up spills, clean hands on the go and even use to blot out any stains-in-the-making. You can buy stain remover wipes but the GHI thinks baby wipes are just - if not more effective.
Plasters for blistered feet, painkillers for you-never-know when and anti-histamines because pollen isn't just a UK-wide problem. Traffic-ful polluted European cities in particular ensure you've got plenty of an If you're a hayfever sufferer and travelling to
Any seasoned short-haul traveller knows that budget airlines like easyjet and Ryanair make a killing charging over-the-odds on snacks and drinks so bring your own if you have the time. Airlines aren't happy about giving away free hot or cold water (unless you have a headache of course) but there's nothing stopping you bringing your own pack of biscuits, fruit or homemade sandwiches on board.
The beauty of hotel travel is even if you forget an adaptor, you can usually plug in and charge your USB cable multichargers allow you to charge your camera, smartphone, tablet and ereader all in one.