For the past few years we've only taken hand luggage on our holidays. There's a few reasons for this decision, keeps the cost down as don't have to pay extra for hold luggage & no queuing to check luggage in. We go straight through to departures & on landing, straight out of arrivals lounge & away 👍

First I bought a decent lightweight case. I choose an Eastpak make as I know they are made of strong stuff 👍. Here's the model I bought :- https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00PH4MRT6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I've also recently purchased, but not used yet, a 2nd bag (instead of handbag) that your also allowed on some airlines. I expect it to be a very welcome addition as can fit loads in. Here it is :- https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01B81U9KU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I don't always take a beach towel if our apartment provides one but if needs be then I have a microfiber towel as they are lightweight & fold up small.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0150ZUWOS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Now to the packing!

I roll my clothes. I take approximately 12 tops, 3 shorts, a pair of jeans & 2 dresses. PJ's, 2 Rocket dog flip-flops. Tankini. Underwear I keep to a minimum as washout each evening, so 3 pants & one bra (I travel in a set). I travel in my sandals as they are heavier & bulkier.

Bits n bobs are, straighteners, gas tongs, adaptors, eyemask, tablet/earphones, meds, toiletries, brush/comb.

I place all liquids into a freezer zip lock bag, same for adaptors & earphones & any batteries as this makes it easier at security if everything is in the one bag. These will all now go in my new carry-on bag mentioned above along with tablet for ease at security.

Liquids. I have a couple of the plastic 100ml bottles which I use for my favourite dry sun oil. I can't buy it abroad so I do waste space by having to take it, but otherwise I would buy suncream in resort. I decant it into the bottles & pack the empty spray bottle & then put it back when I get there 😂. Bit of a waff but needs must. Plus I don't worry too much on way out as know it's not coming back 😉.

I don't wear much make up so just decant some foundation into a small round 50p pot, same with moisturiser. Ample for 2 weeks.

I think that's it. I'll add more if I think of something I've missed. I'll also take a pic of my packed bag when it's ready for our June holiday.

All tips welcome & if anyone would like to help with hold luggage tips please feel free to add 👍

Happy Holidays Everyone 🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞