With your flight tickets booked, your holiday home reserved, and perhaps even a rental car arranged, everything is almost ready. Now there’s just one thing standing between you and your fantastic holiday: the suitcase! To make packing easier, we’ve put together this practical packing guide to help you travel stress-free and avoid forgetting anything important.
That said, remember this: as long as you have your passport, payment methods, driving directions, and any essential medication, things will rarely go wrong. Use the overview below to get a clear idea of what to pack for your holiday.
We strongly recommend keeping all valuables in your hand luggage. This includes money, passport, camera or smartphone, medication, jewelry, and other important documents. Your booking confirmation and driving directions to your holiday home should also be packed in your hand baggage—preferably printed out before departure.
Airline luggage restrictions have become stricter over the years. Liquids in hand luggage must be in containers of no more than 100 ml and placed in a transparent bag. Anything exceeding this limit should be packed in your checked suitcase. Prescription medication is usually allowed in larger quantities, but it should be declared at security if required.
Also, remember that manicure sets must go in your checked luggage. Nail files, scissors, and pocket knives—even small ones—are not allowed in hand luggage. Your nails (and Spanish sausages ????) will have to wait until you arrive.
We once had a guest who called us at 23:00 from their holiday home. After a pleasant arrival and a nice dinner, they opened their suitcase at bedtime—only to discover they had accidentally taken someone else’s luggage. A stressful and unfortunate way to start a vacation.
Unless you’re a secret agent, always put a name tag on your suitcase. This reduces the risk of mix-ups and allows airport staff to contact you quickly if something goes wrong. A small detail that can save a lot of stress.
There’s no need to bring half a hospital with you on vacation, but a few basic items can make a big difference. No one wants to lose even one day of their holiday due to a headache or allergies.
Catalonia is generally not known as a major mosquito destination, but in certain seasons and areas they can still be present. If mosquitoes tend to like you, bringing spray is a good idea. A couple of band-aids are always useful as well.
What Catalonia certainly isn’t missing is sunshine. With around 300 sunny days a year, protecting your skin is essential. Sunburn would be a shame when you could be enjoying the pool, the beach, and the outdoors.
Recommended first aid essentials:
Did you know that on average 3–4 kilograms of a woman’s luggage can consist of toiletries? Most of it isn’t really necessary. Pharmacies sell small travel containers for shampoo, face cream, and other essentials, and many products are easy to buy at your destination if needed.
Besides, we often look our best on vacation. Extra energy, sun-kissed skin, lighter hair, and a relaxed holiday mood do wonders. So minimize your makeup—your vacation will take care of the rest.
Also, we know shoes can be hard to resist. But when staying in a holiday home and exploring authentic surroundings, practicality matters more than variety. Choose shoes based on comfort and purpose—unless you enjoy hiking in stilettos ????
Flights have never been cheaper, but airlines often charge high fees for extra or overweight luggage—and they are very strict. Overweight baggage can easily cost €15–20 per extra kilo, and sometimes even more depending on the airline.
If your ticket allows 20 kg, they really mean 20 kg. It would be a shame to leave behind vacuum-packed Spanish cheese or delicious local sausages just to avoid extra fees. Pack with a little extra space so you can enjoy shopping during your holiday.
When booking a holiday home through sydensferiehuse.dk, towels and bed linen are always included in the price. This saves valuable luggage space. Beach towels, however, are often not included, so remember to leave room in your suitcase for those.
Now you’re ready to depart for your fantastic holiday. We wish you a wonderful, relaxing, and memorable vacation!
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