WHSmith for a stack of magazines, water and chewing gum, then off to Starbucks for a pannini and frappucino - all the same as high street prices If there's time, then a mooch round duty-free but rarely buy anything, I don't smoke, can't be bothered carrying bottles of spirits, and perfumes are cheap enough on t'internet anyway...

Buy inflight sarnies before check in (scandalous what they charge for microwave meals & sarnies etc. on board).

Once through passport take a look at the staggeringly over priced novels despite never having any intention of buying having stock up on books in the weeks before.

Wander around WH Smiths whilst the better half buys the obligatory magazines.

Usual discussion about really needing 2 bottles of water for the flight .

and finally its the best bit...

off to the bar for a couple of pints regardless of flight time a couple of pints.

After all it is the first day of your holiday.