1. SUITCASE IDENTITY

Put a small blob of nail varnish in a descreet plce on your suitcase, this should stop you picking up the wrong suitcase that may look similar to yours.

2. FRESH SUIT CASES

Put free samples of perfume or conditioner inside to keep smelling good when not in use.

3. SPOT YOUR SUIT CASE

Tie a bright colour carrier bag to the handle.

4. SCENTED CLOTHES

Put small free samples of soap in your drawer or suitcase to make things smell lovely.

5. THROW AWAY CAMERAS

Buy when cheap and give to children to take on school trips. Also great as Christmas/Birthday presents or to take on holiday.

6. SCENTED SUITCASES

Save perfume cards given free with magazines and put them in your suitcase to prevent stale smells.

7. HOLIDAY RETURN

On return from holiday write a list of what you should have packed and what you needn’t have packed and leave this in the case for next time – this will prevent carrying too much luggage next time.

8. HOLIDAY CASE

Keep Plug adaptors, mobile phone chargers, a multi-plug, washing line, pegs and a corkscrew (all essential holiday items) in your case ready for your next escape.

9. PRESENTS REMINDER

Why not keep a notebook in which you can jot down ideas for Christmas or birthday presents as they spring to mind this will help when planning your shopping and if kept up to date will help you as you spot bargains through out the year (either at home or abroad).

10. BOOK EARLY

Often if you book your holiday in October (for August) you will save a huge ammount as most travel companies will not get much buisness at that time of the year. You'll have something to look forward to which will keep you going when you have bad days. You should be able to secure a good price before the third edition brochoure comes out with much higher prices.

11. NO FLANNEL

When on holiday use the corner of a towel as a flannel to save packing soggy flannels. I always do this without fail.

12. EASY HAIR

Have you thought of buying a wig to pop on when go out in the evening. It will make life so easy and wigs look so real today no one will notice. Most wigs will be cheaper than a wash+cut+colour at the hairdressers and last considerably longer. I have three and bought mine from Trendco in London where you can try before you buy.

13. HOLIDAY COINS

Save all your foreign coins and use them to stick around a holiday picture or vase to remind you of happy holidays.

14. AIRPORT

To pass time at the airport my daughter and I do our nails. It's fun to do and doesn't take much room in your luggage.

13. SHREDDED PAPER

Don't throw in recycling. Keep and use to wrap delicate parcels. You could even take a bag of shredded paper on holiday incase you buy delicated items to bring home.