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Long Weekends: How to Pack Shrewdly When You Jet Away

As we all know, we are well and truly in the age of the long weekend. Whether it's a city break abroad or on home soil, this is something that has come completely into fashion over the last few years and is showing no signs of slowing down.

One of the big conundrums when you jet, or drive, away on one of these trips is packing. Particularly if you are traveling by plane, there are obvious restrictions (and these restrictions seem to be getting tighter by the year).

This is where today's article comes in to the picture, as we now take a look at some of the best packing tips you can take into account when you venture away for a long weekend.

#1: Be shrewd with your shoe choices

As we have already alluded to, baggage restrictions are getting tighter by the year. This means that many of us are having to compromise on the items that we are packing, and shoes usually fall into this category.



They are bulky and take up far more space than we have, so a compromise has to be made. Heading out on a city break where walking is on the agenda? These Head Over Heels trainers will probably suit, and also save your feet from those pesky blisters.

What about a beach break? It's here where you will need something a little less bulky, and you might get away with slipping a pair of sandals in your bag.

Nevertheless, the point remains. Assess your trip and be ruthless with the footwear that you decide to take.

#2: Plastic bags are worth their weight in gold

OK, it's not the most fashionable item you will be taking with you, but trust us when we say that a plastic bag can be absolutely invaluable for your trip.

This is something that can hold chargers, jewelry and even toiletries. It's something that can act as a divider in your bag as well and particularly as you are most probably traveling with just the one main piece of luggage, this can make separating dirty laundry on the way back all the more easier.


#3: Plump for a plane outfit

We're not sure if this term exists in the fashion industry yet but if it doesn't, we are determined to make it happen.

In short, make sure you recycle the clothes that you travel in. Having two outfits, one for the outward trip and one for the return, is a waste of valuable space and will mean that you have to compromise on other areas of your baggage.


#4: Accessorize to your heart's content

As we all know, we are in the era of accessorizing. When you head off on a long weekend, this is something that you really have to pay even more attention to. Your clothing choices have been cut down and you will be reusing items, so at least take some accessories along with you so you can easily differentiate your outfits.

Furthermore, these accessories don't tend to take up huge amounts of space in your baggage.

Travel in Style this Summer 2014

Summer is travel season, so why not travel in style? There are stylish bags, purses, totes, hats, accessories, and other fashions to help you vacation in style this summer. Remember that travel fashion needs to be practical as well - you need outfits that fit various occasions and destinations. Here are some of the latest travel fashion trends for 2014

Skinny Jeans

The long, lean look of skinny jeans are in this year. They are versatile, available in many colors and appropriate for various occasions and events. Earth-tone skinny jeans could be worn on the beach or out for lunch and shopping. And don't let the name deter you - skinny jeans come in all sizes and can be flattering for various body types. What makes them skinny jeans is that they are close-fitting and cropped; they are the opposite of the baggy jeans that have been in style in the past. Also, skinny jeans are coming out in patterns in 2014, and patterns can be very forgiving.  


Bags

Metallic is coming in this year, so silver or gold handbags make a nice choice. Pair them up with some metallic sandals with wedge heels for a really trendy look during your travels this summer. For the most part, shoulder bags are the style that goes best with metallics, and you'll be likely to find short-handled bags in metallic this year.


In fact, hand bags are popping up all over the place in 2014. Short handles and colors like pink, red, and tried-and-true neutrals. Carrying these on your travels will certainly put you on the right fashion path.

Colorful Totes

Cloth totes have been in for some time, but this year they are coming out in colorful patterns and solids. The tote is an essential and acceptable bag to carry on your travels and shopping trips. It presents a "green" image, too, no matter what color you choose. Because so many colors and patterns are available, you're sure to find one that coordinates with your outfit. 


Accessories

Accessories are a great way to add fashionable elements to your travelwear. Neon colors are in this year, so you could wear travel shoes with spots of neon and matching neon handbag if you don't want to go all-out. Plastic lenses rather than metal are in for sunglasses this year, and square or cats' eye are the trendy shapes for 2014. Pile on some neon bracelets or other styles of bangle bracelets; arms that jingle with multiple bracelets are in this year. 

Top 10 best fashion week travel destinations for 2012

Top 10 best fashion week travel destinations for 2012

Where to go on holiday this year

Back to making holiday plans...

1. Cambodia

When you close your eyes and think of paradise, what do you see? An island hideaway, with white-sand beaches kissed by gin-clear waters? A place covered in virgin rainforest, bordered by tropical reefs?

If so, what you’re thinking of is Song Saa, a private island resort in Cambodia’s Koh Rong Archipelago in the Gulf of Thailand. Cambodia Tour and Holiday Packages


Need to know: Cambodians are used to shaking tourists’ hands in the Western fashion, but you’ll win points by pressing your hands together in prayer and bowing when you meet locals.
The best time to visit Cambodia is our winter, when it’s less humid, and while you can visit at any time of the year, it can get pretty hot and sticky from April to June.

If you want to treat yourself to a night or two at Song Saa after exploring the rest of the country, you can fly from Siem Reap, the gateway to Angkor Wat, in an hour, three times a week, for around £50.

2. Finland

One of the best spots to see the Lights is in northern Finland. There are a number of places to pick from, but we like Nellim, a tiny village not far from the Russian border. Its Wilderness Lodge is a great base, with expert local guides who are often able to predict when and where the displays are most likely. Click to Find Finland Cheap Holiday Packages Available


Need to know: The Aurora season, when the Lights appear almost every night, is from September to April.
Alternatively, you could book for the end of the year, as the 50-year high-point predicted by Nasa continues into next season.

3. North East Thailand

A great starting point to explore this area is Thailand’s first national park, the Khao Yai, just three hours from Bangkok. Within its 2,000sq km, you can search for evidence of the last remaining Asian tigers, as well as leopards, civets, black bears, elephants, and hundreds of bird species.


Need to know: In north eastern Thailand, you’ll be served a lot of sticky rice. Roll the rice between the fingers of your right hand, dip it in some sauce, and eat it without using cutlery or chopsticks.
The best time to see Thailand is November to February, as it’s relatively dry and not too hot.

4. Slovenia

Slovenia is the stealth European destination of 2012. Bordering Croatia to the east, with Austrian influences to the north, and Italian to the south west, Slovenia isn’t huge, but it punches above its weight in terms of attractions.

For us, this year is all about Maribor; not least because it’s the European Capital of Culture 2012.


Need to know: All visitors to Slovenia need to carry their passports with them – you can get fined if you don’t have it. And you’ll need to register with the police within three days of arriving. If you’re staying at a hotel, guesthouse or even a campsite, they will do that when you arrive.

5. Vienna

Rome is romantic, New York’s New York and you’ll always have Paris, but the city break for those in the know this year is none of the above. It’s Vienna. The Austrian capital is one of the most cultured cities in Europe, but this year will be even more special, as 2012 is the 150th anniversary of the birth of Viennese artist Gustav Klimt.


Need to know: The Klimt/Hoffmann exhibition runs at the Belvedere until 4 March. 150 Years Of Gustav Klimt is from 15 June–6 January 2013 (belvedere.at). Klimt Drawings runs at the Albertina from March 14–June 10 .

6. Oman

The Oman  area is famous for frankincense, as it’s one of the few places in the world where its trees grow. In-between, there are the Wahiba Sands, made famous by the explorer Wilfred Thesiger in the Forties, where you can stay in Bedouin-style tents, eating lamb on the campfire while you get neckache from gazing at stars, before taking in the rare Arabian Oryx antelope and camping on the beach on the Ras Madrakah peninsula.


Need to know: Oman is a Muslim country, so you will often be greeted with “As-salaam alaikum”, which means “Peace be with you”. The response is “Wa alaikum as-salaam”, which means “And with you peace.” Oman is coolest November to mid-March (19–30°C). The Khareef cools the south from mid June to late August (29–38°C). OMAN * including flights, B&B accommodation, some meals and a guide **for full terms and conditions go to stylist.co.uk

7. Panama

This year is a great time to visit Panama – the urban zones have been recently brought up to world-class city standards, but there are still nowhere like the tourist numbers you’ll find in neighbouring Costa Rica. Fly into Panama City then explore its split personality.


Need to know: Due to the revenue the Canal generates, Panama hasn’t had to rely on tourism and the lack of charter flights means tourists are less common – so you get a warm welcome when you make the effort to visit.

The dry season runs from December to April and is the best time to travel.

8. Ukraine

You may be aware by now that this summer, Poland and Ukraine host the European Championship. And you’ll either be excited by this impending feast of football, or rolling your eyes with indifference.

But modern football tournaments are far removed from the men-only image of European football in the Eighties. Huge fan zones spring up in city centres, with streets decked out in a rainbow of national colours.


Need to know: Euro 2012 runs from 8 June-1 July. The Ukrainians are a superstitious bunch – they consider yellow flowers to be bad luck, so never accept or give any when you’re in Kiev. And to really fit in, sit on your bags before you leave for the airport – it’s good luck, apparently.

9. Aisen, Chile
Patagonia is one of the most magnificent parts of the world. Its stark wilderness and bleak beauty is as breathtaking as any desert island, which is why southern Argentina is such a draw for tourists.
But a quarter of Patagonia is in Chile, yet hardly anyone, comparatively, goes there. And of the people who do venture to Chilean Patagonia, hardly anyone goes to Aisén.


Need to know: Summer runs from late October to March. Combine Patagonia with a trip to Easter Island, which sits in the Pacific, west of Chile.

10. Burma

Tourism to Burma was discouraged when the opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi was placed under house arrest by the brutal military dictatorship that runs the country.
Since her release, however, her party, the National League for Democracy, has stated that small-scale tourism would be beneficial.


Need to know: Burma can be a challenge, and the conditions for tourists are often unrefined. The best time to explore the whole country is November to March,
when it is dry and cool; although the north can still be visited from July to September.

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