LONDON, February 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
A recent survey by Thomas
Cook's partners, The Co-operative
Travel, reveals the all-important essentials
that always have a home in British
suitcases.
The results from 2,000 participants
tell us that although some new gadgets have forced their way on to
the Top 5, some things never change.
So in reverse order...
5 The nation's favourite - tea
bags
Despite the growing perks of package holidays, there's one
necessity that the Brits can't live without - a proper brew. 31% of
respondents said that they take tea bags with them when they go on
holiday. It seems that there's only one way to wake up to the
sunshine and anything else just won't do.
4 Got to look good - hair
straighteners
Everyone's familiar with the term 'beach hair' - and beach hair
is fine for the beach - but when the daytime fun is done and it's
time to go out for the evening, people want to look as good as they
do when they have all of their home comforts at hand.
The easiest way to tame wild hair is with a good pair of
straighteners and 31% of Brits appear to agree. They are just as
important as the calming cuppa.
3 Hung out to dry - a towel
When living it up on cheap holidays abroad, the British like to
avoid embarrassment at any cost. What could be more embarrassing
then stepping out of the shower and realising there's no towel in
sight? Whether for the apartment or the beach, 44% of respondents
said that they wouldn't leave home without one.
2 Keep in touch -
tablet/smartphone
2013 is the year that the information age goes mobile mad, and
you can't get more mobile than jetting off across the globe on all
inclusive cheap holidays. Whether it's a smartphone or a tablet, a
huge 62% of those surveyed said they would definitely pack their
mobile device.
Furthermore, it seems one device isn't enough: the average
holidaymaker packs three! One third of respondents said that they
use their mobile device to update their Facebook and Twitter
profiles while on holiday and one in 10 said Wi-Fi was absolutely
vital to have when away.
1 Packing power - plug adapter
According to the survey, 71% of travellers pack a power adapter
for a plug. This isn't surprising considering that at least two
other items in the Top 5 would need one to work. If 'Top 5
Essentials to take on Holiday' was a question on Family Fortunes,
this would be the top answer.
