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10 Simple Travel Hacks ~ Plus A #Giveaway

in Lifestyle, Travel on 07/23/15

There might be only one thing I like better than travelling. Planning to travel!  So with that in mind I bring you my list of 10 Simple Travel Hacks carefully chosen after years and years of indulging what can only be called a travel addiction.

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1. Consider Booking One Way Tickets

It sounds strange but it’s true.  Often booking two, one-way air-line tickets on two different airlines is cheaper than booking a one way fare.

2. Copy All The Things

Before you pack that carry on make copies of your passport, health insurance, ID and credit card.  Leave a copy at home and e-mail a copy to yourself so you can access it anywhere.

3. When packing your suitcase include a Bounce Sheet

Keeps your clothes smelling laundry fresh, especially when heading to the Tropics!

4.  Pack Like A Pro

Roll all the things.  When packing that suitcase roll your sundresses, T-shirts, and even your pants.  Roll everything, it really does take up a lot less space.

5. Order Foreign Currency Before You Leave

Take advantage of the fab service by CIBC that allows you to order your foreign currency online and have it delivered right to your door.  No stress, no hassle.

6.  Borrow Don’t Buy

Forgot that precious iPhone, Blackberry or Laptop charger?  Before you have a complete meltdown or make a run to your closest electronics store, stop at your hotels front desk.  They often have extra chargers you can borrow for the duration of your stay.

7.  Don’t Fall Prey To The Mini-Bar

I love my snacks as much as the next girl but can’t swallow those mini bar prices.  Be sure to bring along your own snacks, or venture off property, find a local grocery store, and stock up for your holiday.

8.  Contain The Mess

When I travel I take all manner of hand lotions, face creams, sunscreens, liquid make-up and hair products.  Even though I’ve been diligent enough to purchase or save those small or trial size bottles there’s always a chance of leakage and a ziplock bag is just not enough protection for me.  I place all those little bottles in one small flat tupperware and throw it all in my suitcase.  The tupperware adds a strength and security a simple ziploc will not.  Bonus:  When I come home from my trip it’s easily stashed in my bathroom cabinet until the next getaway.  Always ready and waiting to go!

9. All Hail Dry Shampoo

Not only is dry shampoo the best way to freshen up that hair and extend a good blow-out but did you know if can fix your Hubby’s shoes?  Yup, in a pinch give those stinky dress shoes or sneakers a quick spray of your dry shampoo and his feet will smell like a bed of roses!

10. Protect The Pretty!

**Keep your jewelry from getting tangled or lost.  Put rings, earrings and even necklaces into a bead organizer.  I picked mine up at the dollar store.  They come in all shapes and sizes and helps to keep your precious things organized and safe.

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**When packing your flat iron stash it in a pretty potholder from the dollar store.  Not only will it keep it safer, but you can tuck it away when it’s still warm.

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**Utilize an old sunglasses case (or one from the dollar store) to store and control chargers, earphones and small cables.

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Do you have a favourite travel hack?  A tried and true trick you would like to share, or maybe you just love one of mine!  Tell me your favourite trick and you will be entered to win a $100 gift card courtesy of CIBC!  Open to residents of Canada only and closes August 7, 2015.

Please comment below and enter using the Rafflecopter form provide.  Happy travelling!


This post is brought to you by CIBC Foreign Cash OnlineTM.  All opinions are those of the author.

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    Comments

    1. Nicole B says

      August 4, 2015 at 10:41 pm

      I love the idea of the bead organizer for jewelry! No more tangling necklaces!

    2. Emily Henderson says

      August 4, 2015 at 10:37 am

      Loved the sunglasses case tip! My cords are always all over the place.

    3. Jenny says

      August 4, 2015 at 9:17 am

      I like rolling my breakables in a pair of socks and sticking it in my shoes for protection

    4. Caroline says

      August 3, 2015 at 10:21 pm

      I love the idea of adding a bounce sheet to my luggage. I am definitely going to be making use of that tip. Genius!

    5. Nicole says

      August 3, 2015 at 10:17 pm

      I’ve always rolled my clothes – makes such a big difference!

    6. Erinn Lishman says

      August 3, 2015 at 10:13 pm

      I love your tip to use dry shampoo! This is new for me but makes perfect sense when traveling, when you want to look great but not spend a ton of time prepping!

    7. Amber Y says

      August 3, 2015 at 9:28 pm

      I like the Borrow Don’t Buy tip. I never would have thought to check with the reception for a phone charger to borrow! Excellent tip! My tip is if you’re travelling with a second person to share any bags or suitcases and each use half. That way if a bad gets lost one one person doesn’t lose everything they packed.

    8. Adelia says

      August 2, 2015 at 11:16 pm

      The pot holder tip is so smart and I never thought of that before . Thanks

    9. gene d says

      August 2, 2015 at 10:19 pm

      i use compression bags like I do when I camp. Especially for dirty laundry hauling home

    10. Lynne M says

      August 2, 2015 at 10:12 pm

      I always roll my clothing, and get away with just carry on luggage!

    11. Sabrina Tong says

      August 2, 2015 at 8:24 pm

      My favourite tip is to borrow, don’t buy the chargers if available at where you’re staying. I wouldn’t even think to ask them. I’d probably just buy anyways but knowing to ask is half the battle 🙂

    12. mrdisco says

      August 2, 2015 at 1:21 pm

      i like the idea of using a glass case to hold your electronic sundrys

    13. Shirley Li says

      August 1, 2015 at 9:25 pm

      roll up your clothes instead of folding them! (:

    14. Sara Lima says

      August 1, 2015 at 7:25 pm

      I LOVE the idea of having the currency delivered; wow! so easy! Spares you waiting in line at the bank, just have it delivered to the house. Love it.

      Probably my second have is the bounce sheet in luggage. I sometimes keep one or two extra in ziplock, for when you come HOME. When I came back from Mexico, my clothes spelled like.. well.. not so nice… icky…

    15. nicolthepickle says

      August 1, 2015 at 1:36 pm

      My best tip is make a list and check things off as you go along.

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