The secret to successful packing is organisation,it's much better to spend an extra five minutes sorting out your suitcase at home than to wake up on the first day of your holiday faced with a pile of ironing.These tips will hopefully help you to pack without all the stress that it imply so you can enjoy confidence in the package moments before the trip.

1. PURCHASE

_ Tissue paper to wrap all your clothes in.

- Plastic sealable bags(from the supermarket) for all your cosmetics so that they don't dirty your clothes.

- A large suitcase-it's easier than trying to stufff all your make-up and clothes into a small one.

2. PREPARE

-Make a list of what you need based on the type of holiday you're going on.If you're visiting the Caribbean, it's unlikely you'll need more than a couple of cardigans to keep you warm. Spread everything out and ask yourself if there's too much. Check you have not forgotten essentials clothes and that everything is clean and ironed.

-Line the bottom of your suitcase with tissue paper.

-Fold your tops in the way you see them in the shops-lay them face-down,place a flat piece of tissue paper on the back,lift the sleeve up and fold it into the centre.Fold the top in half and then again before wrapping in tissue.

-stuff your shoes with tissue to keep their shape,place them top-side together, toe-to-heel.

-put socks and hair accessories in handbags to save space.

3. PACK

Pack trousers first.Fold them vertically down the centre,but leave them full-length.Place the waistband in the case and leave the ends hanging over the side.pack them in alternate directions so you have trouser legs hanging out of both sides of your suitcase.

- pack your neatly-folded tops on the trousers and wrap the loose trouser legs over them.

-place shoes and bags in the crevices created by the clothes finally.

-finally, lay dresses and skirts over your other clothes, folding them as little as possible.

For a better organisation in packing your suitcase,don't wait the last minute and if you follow these simple tips,you will have the freedom to go everywhere independently and comfortably.Travel will indeed be the relaxing break you anticipate.