A great trip starts long before you leave home. This guide collects our most useful travel tips in one place, from choosing a destination and packing smart to saving money, staying safe and travelling with family, so every journey goes a little more smoothly.
Plan your trip
- Tips on choosing your next travel destination: events, weather, package deals and food
- How to organise your next trip: tickets, research and booking accommodation
- Common travel mistakes and how to avoid them
- How to make your travels stress-free
- The do’s and don’ts of stress-free travel abroad
Flights and airports
- Tips for stress-free airline travel: mobile boarding passes and packing lists
- How to prepare for a long flight
- Airport mistakes to avoid
Packing
- Packing tricks that save space: compression bags and wearing bulky items
- Packing tricks for your next trip: packing cubes, toiletry kits and electronics organisers
- What clothing to take on your next trip
- Travel essentials I never travel without
- How to choose the right travel backpack
Save money
- The best ways to save on international travel: low seasons, home-sharing and no foreign fees
- How to take a vacation on a budget
- Brilliant saving tips for a vacation
- How to budget for travel this year
Stay safe and healthy
- Top tips for safe travel: belongings and credit cards
- What to do if you get sick while travelling
Family trips
- Tips for a perfect family holiday
- How to make your next family trip the most memorable
- Money-saving tips for travelling families
- Tips for travelling with seniors
Road trips
- How to plan the ultimate family road trip
- Ways to get ready for a road trip
- How to ensure a safe and smooth road trip: vehicle checks and flexible routes
- Amazing American road trips: Route 66, New England and the Pacific Coast Highway
- Best places to road trip in California
- Financial advice for road trips
Travel hacks and memories
- Smart travel hacks: packing clothes, emergency money and charger storage
- Tips before your first solo trip
- Tips for taking better travel photos
- Ways to keep your travel memories alive: travel journals, postcards and souvenir maps
Frequently asked questions
How far in advance should I book a trip?
For international flights, booking two to six months ahead usually gets the best prices. Book earlier for peak seasons, school holidays and popular events.
What should I always pack in my carry-on?
Passport and documents, medication, chargers, a change of clothes, valuables and anything you cannot replace, in case your checked bag is delayed.
Need inspiration for where to go? See our bucket list destinations and our guide to places to visit in Europe.
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