We’ve all been faced with the problem of needing to wash some clothes on holiday, but having to go to the local supermarket and purchase a bottle or box of detergent. Then we leave most of it in the room when the holiday is over! The alternative is to take fabric wash with you, in […]

Whether for days on the beach or out and about sightseeing, a good sturdy backpack, is in our view, an essential item to have on holiday. There is a multitude of backpacks on the market, but after trawling through those available, we chose out of the many, the ‘Vintage Casual Canvas Leather Backpack’, on offer […]

Water scooters are not a new concept, the large and weighty bulbous torpedo-shaped ones have been available for some years, but the advent of Lithium batteries on the scene has meant that a new, much smaller, lighter (6.4lbs) and more transportable design has arrived onto the market. The Sublue WhiteShark Mix Underwater Scooter employs two […]

One of the world’s smallest steam irons, the Duronic Si2 compact travel iron is strong enough for everyday use at home, yet lightweight and compact for taking along with you on holiday. When trying to iron in and around pockets and pleats, the Duronic with its tiny non-stick soleplate, will get into places bigger irons can’t […]

The days of the dedicated satellite navigation device is fast being overtaken by both Android and IOS navigation apps for smartphones and tablets. One of the best in our view is ‘Here Maps’, owned by Nokia, which is free to download and use. The latest ‘HERE WeGo’, aims to be your go-to travel companion, and […]

A power bank is seen by many as a necessity when they rely on their phone being charged up throughout the whole day. It can also be a useful device to have when travelling, as access to a charging point is not always available. However, there’s a huge selection of products on the market to […]

As airlines become more diligent in monitoring passenger luggage weight allowances and rigorous in imposing excess charges on those who transgress, a set of luggage scales has become an essential piece of kit! There are numerous designs on the market, from mechanical analogue to electronic digital devices, with the vast majority being both low-cost and […]

Sadly, the more devices we add to our daily routine, the more chargers we have to take with us on holiday, which can be a bind and also up the already restricted luggage allowance. The list increases every year, with such items as a phone, tablets, rechargeable cameras, smartwatches, and music players, not to mention […]

For many, a holiday now entails packing all those ‘indispensable’ gizmos, including their vital chargers, cables, batteries, SD cards and accessories. However, having them loose in your general luggage can lead to damage and even loss. It is therefore a good idea to have a way of keeping them all safe, organised and easy to […]

Whilst it is unlikely you will want to take your mobile with you when you swim, a waterproof protective pouch is a good idea for the beach, as it will not only protect your treasured device from splashes and wet towels but also from sand ingress, which can be as damaging as water. Once in […]