I also look at the perfumes and usally end up buying something, even though I know I can probably get cheaper back at the departmental stores :duh.Is there anything that you always buy at the airport, just because it's your holiday
There are certain things that I always buy at the airport going out to my destination - for example a giant Toblerone - always buy one, even though I don't like carrying it etc, but always get it anyway I also look at the perfumes and usally end up buying something, even though I know I can probably get cheaper back at the departmental stores :duh.
Is there anything that you always buy at the airport, just because it's your holiday
I also look at the perfumes and usally end up buying something, even though I know I can probably get cheaper back at the departmental stores :duh.Is there anything that you always buy at the airport, just because it's your holiday
For me its usually aftershave and a cheap watch to wear during the daytime whilst I'm away. Plus 3 or 4 magazines and a book (usually a autobiography) to read round the pool or at the beach 
Beer if it is anytime between 11am and midnight! Otherwise I find airports are just a ripoff.
It's a bit weird but I started having a MaccyD's or BK at the airport about 5-6 years ago and it's become a habit....I don't eat them at all other than twice a year when going on hols
Other than that the usual mooch round the shops to get some aftershave for the holiday - got to have a new summery smell each year!
Other than that the usual mooch round the shops to get some aftershave for the holiday - got to have a new summery smell each year!
phildo74 - I have done that too in the past had a trip to Mac D - but am going from Gatwick North this year and guess what no Mac D 
we usualy fly early morning so have our brekkie at the airport. We then have a wonder around the perfumes and normally buy one. Sometimes I also get a bottle of spirits. lastly, I buy a paperback and a couple of magazines. If I fancy some flipflops or some sandals I'll buy them too. As you say things are usually cheaper in the stores but it's part of the holiday ritual. Oh, I mustn't forget the one or two I get at the bar
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We usually get early flight out, so always buy a breakfast eventhough the prices are dear, it passes a bit of time .I always have a wander around the shops like the clothes and jewellry shops,usually buy a necklace/ beads.
Buy magazines at WH Smith to read on the plane, then for some reason I take them to the apartment and they stay with us all week eventhough I have read them
M
We usually get early flight out, so always buy a breakfast eventhough the prices are dear, it passes a bit of time .I always have a wander around the shops like the clothes and jewellry shops,usually buy a necklace/ beads.
Buy magazines at WH Smith to read on the plane, then for some reason I take them to the apartment and they stay with us all week eventhough I have read them
M
Magazines and a paper for the plane, Clinique stuff (what I buy IS cheaper than stores), and YSL mascara.
When we go through to the departure lounge, we always go off and have a meal or a snack somewhere. After our meal my other half follows me around while I buy newspapers/magazines for the plane, one or two books for the holiday, perfume (1 to 3 bottles) and Rowntrees Fruit Pastilles. I don't have fruit pastilles often, but I do like to take them on holiday.
Always have a meal of some sort, then usually treat myself to some perfume from the £2 coins I've saved through the year .Occasionally a hanbag or sandals & always a drink or two
We usually have something to eat or will buy s sandiwch for the flight as don't bother with in flight meals on short haul. I usually buy some YSL Touche Eclat as is much cheaper.
Always buy a couple of magazines and a bottle of water.
Always buy a couple of magazines and a bottle of water.
i'll usually have a look in WHSmiths for a book , probably an autobiography. also get some wine from duty free , NZ white tends to go down well!! will go for a drink in costa coffee, nowadays we generally go airside as late as possible, because i find it quite boring now, i manage a shop for a living, so i detest walking round shops on days off or holidays, and the missus works at the airport and can buy what she wants day to day, and it's not exactly interesting visiting your workplace when going on holiday. We do see a few people she knows and have a chat to pass away time, but to be honest i only get interested when we've reached our destination, i don't hate it or find it tedious, i'm happy and relaxed, but it's just not that exciting for me as it is for some others.
We like to fly from Blackpool and always have a beer and a sausage sandwich - any time! I don't know why they always taste better than when you are at home 
And we also have travel sweeties, Wurthers and fruity ones. Not so much must haves but more holiday ritual!
And we also have travel sweeties, Wurthers and fruity ones. Not so much must haves but more holiday ritual!
Pringles for on the plane and also Minstrels!
I am also a git for buying a couple of newspapers and sometimes a puzzle book!
I am also a git for buying a couple of newspapers and sometimes a puzzle book!
Magazines that Il still have with me at the end of the hol, which I have read on the plane.
Cigs
Bottle of water from boots and some chewing gum for my ears incase they pop..it really works
Maybe a bottle of perfume or lipstick
And ofcourse some choc - toffiffiees they always remind me of hoildays cos I only get them at the airport..
Maybe some brekkie cos we always go on an early flight, and ofcourse have a few glasses of wine whatever the time ... and I still have my inflight meal aswell, but not this year, we are jsut gunna have a bite to eat at the airport instead... begrudge paying for it..it should be in your holiday price..
Cigs
Bottle of water from boots and some chewing gum for my ears incase they pop..it really works
Maybe a bottle of perfume or lipstick
And ofcourse some choc - toffiffiees they always remind me of hoildays cos I only get them at the airport..
Maybe some brekkie cos we always go on an early flight, and ofcourse have a few glasses of wine whatever the time ... and I still have my inflight meal aswell, but not this year, we are jsut gunna have a bite to eat at the airport instead... begrudge paying for it..it should be in your holiday price..
Bottle of water from boots and some chewing gum for my ears incase they pop
If they pop does it produce bubbles from your ears?
We tend to get to the airport and spend some time in the gamblers area with a couple of quid in the machines! Then maybe buy a paper. Usually we get a meal deal from boots and maybe a pint at the bar!
Miss Pink
There is a Mac ds in Gatwick North but its not in departures, theres a selection of shops below check-in and its there, just take the lift or escalator down after u have checked in.
There is a Mac ds in Gatwick North but its not in departures, theres a selection of shops below check-in and its there, just take the lift or escalator down after u have checked in.
Perfume 
I like davidoff, and I have found it's cheaper to buy it duty free.
I like davidoff, and I have found it's cheaper to buy it duty free.
Me personally I hate shopping but my boys religously like to go in the duty free shop and buy a new plane for their collection (sad I know) and a bag of jelly babies for the journey 
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This is not a must have but something has put the thought in my head today./ I normally fly from Manchester or northern airports, they don't have much in the way of designer shops. Am going from Heathrow tomorrow, found out there's a Links of London store and only went and had a look on their website today. If there is a chunk of money off their sweetie bracelet watches I'm not sure I will be able to resist!
Aaaargh.
When did I become a shopper?
Aaaargh.
When did I become a shopper?
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