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Especially in summer, insect bites can often be hardly avoided and unpleasant symptoms such as itching and swelling in the affected area. The Beurer insect bite healer can specifically relieve these symptoms and accelerate healing through heat development. The device is battery-operated and extra small, so it can be taken anywhere and anytime. Thus, you […]
For those who detest, or are allergic to the bite of mosquitoes, you can kill them effectively (and have a little fun!) with an electronic bug swatter, which is also effective against most insects including wasps. You just press (and keep pressing) the button on the handle and swing it at the mosquito, or any […]
If you are worried about leaving bags unattended while on holiday, such as on the beach, one answer is a luggage travel lock. These locks are easy to use and light to carry. These usually consist of a steel cord, with a combination lock. You simply pass the cord through your bag handles and round […]
No matter how carefully you pack your clothes to go on holiday, they tend to end up wrinkled and looking unsightly. Some hotels and apartments do offer guests an iron and ironing board in the room, but not many, and if they do it’s a faff to set it up if you are desperate to […]
Manufacturer’s perfume and aftershave bottles tend to be large, heavy and made of glass, so when travelling, a great idea is to decant enough of your favourite fragrance into a lightweight, small and sturdy container. This not only prevents the accidental breakage of an expensive perfume bottle in transit but also leaks in your luggage. […]
As we state in our travel guides, wearing a pair of swim shoes is highly recommended, as they help to stop you slipping on wet surfaces, as well as protecting you from sharp stones and even worse, sea urchin spines in the sea. If you want to buy swim shoes when you arrive, most supermarkets […]
During last summer we have been testing a number of hand-held battery-powered electric fans, trying to find one that really does deliver a good cooling effect, but have been disappointed with all until now. However, we have just completed tests on a product called the EasyAcc. We were pleased to find that this fan really […]
If you are looking for a little help when deciding what to take on your holiday, there are numerous packing list apps available, we have chosen PackPoint, which is free to download (basic version) and available for both Android and iOS (the premium version is £2.49). PackPoint builds your packing list according to your gender, […]
Keeping your clothes clean in your suitcase is important, so a shoe bag is a useful accessory to avoid dirt ending up on your packed valuables. We have chosen the Misslo shoe bags, as they have received high ratings from buyers and are at a reasonable cost of around £17.50 for four. Keeping shoes dry is […]
