LONDON, Aug. 8, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- With millions of Britons taking to the skies
this summer, the question isn't just where to go, but how to travel
smart. From ingenious packing tips to must-have gadgets, seasoned
travellers share the inside scoop on making every journey smoother
and more enjoyable.
To mark the launch of the new online Caxton Travel Shop, the
payment firm surveyed 625 frequent flyers who revealed their top
and some unique travel hacks from the versatility of dental floss
to the wonders of baby powder!
Travel Security: Peace of Mind on the Go
In an era of global travel disruptions and security concerns
frequent flyers are more prepared. The Caxton survey found
15% use luggage tracking, 27% RFID-blocking wallets, 12% GPS
tracking devices, 4% travel door alarms, and 2% portable
safes. Some also travel with a personal alarm for extra peace
of mind.
Innovative products such as the PacSafe Bag Protector protects
valuables from slash-and-run theft, whilst the Tile Mate Bluetooth
Finder tracks items on all platforms.
Airport Lounges and In-flight Comfort: Essentials for a
Smooth Journey
Popularity of long-haul travel and multiple destinations has put
a focus on carry-on luggage essentials in case of delays, lost
luggage and for comfort. 55% of our frequent flyers carry on
tablets/e-readers, 35% noise-cancelling headphones, 33% socks, 20%
sleep eye masks, 19% travel pillows, and11% scarves. Some
also pack swimwear so they don't lose even a day at the pool due to
lost luggage!
Staying Connected and Powered UP: Tech Essentials
Today's travellers are tech-savvy, taking multiple devices
abroad. The survey shows the most popular tech gadgets beyond
mobile phones are portable charges (70%), tablet and e-readers
(55%), noise-cancelling headphones (35%), Smartwatches (30%),
digital cameras (25%), and travel-friendly power strips (9%).
To ensure connectivity some also take their MiFis abroad.
Frequent Flyers Recommended Travel Apps
- Route planners: Komoot, Google maps and Waze
- Guides: Tripadvisor,
GetYourGuide, Viator and polarsteps
- Language aides: Google translates up to 133
languages
- Getting around: Ouigo,
Italo, Trainline, Citymapper,
Rome2Rio and Uber
- Currency: Caxton currency card app to
help manage your travel money and international
payments
- Special Diet Eateries: Zabiha
(halal) and Happy Cow (vegetarian)
- Other useful apps: Living Earth (weather),
Flightradar24 and Gatwick
airport parking app
Alana Parsons, Chief Operating
Officer, Caxton Payments commented: ""Over 30 million
Brits will travel abroad this summer, driven by an exceptional
season of global sporting events. We launched the Caxton Travel
Shop to offer travellers a one-stop shop with a curated guide and
Amazon store for key travel essentials, from tech and luggage to
beauty and clothing accessories, simplifying the shopping
experience for travel."
8 Offbeat Travel Hacks from Frequent Flyers
- Dental floss: Doubles up as a clothesline and
great for repairing glasses
- Baby powder: Brilliant for removing sand from
feet
- Doorstop: Prevents anyone from entering your
room
- Mini wearable waist fan: Keeps you cool when on
the move
- Mobile luggage scale: Avoids excess baggage fees
at the end of your trip
- Ribbon for luggage: Easily identify your luggage
with a brightly coloured ribbon
- Excess luggage: Consider specialist courier
services for your luggage/sports equipment like Send My Bag,
Sherpr, and Luggage Mule
- Fuel: Use a pre-paid travel card instead of a bank
card to avoid long reservation holds
For more essential travel products visit the online Caxton
Travel Shop.
Notes to Editor:
Full press release here
About Caxton
Caxton is an award winning fintech payments company which processes
tens of millions of international and domestic transactions each
year.
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