I am very much in the latter camp. The summer holiday is always booked in January, when it's a bit flat after Christmas, and I then have several months to get ready. And progressively more excited. Preparation includes losing a few pounds (I buy clothes in a smaller size to make sure I do it) and accumulating various items and clothes.
Top of the list:
- a new basket. It goes to the pool or beach with me along with a towel, ipod, earphones, sun lotions, comb, Kindle, etc. This year's basket (left) was bought on a visit to my Mum's in Plymouth and was produced by the RHS.
- a new set of matching sponge bag and cosmetic and make-up bags
- At least 12 books: I usually read one a day on holiday. Thank goodness for the Kindle. It was no fun carrying 12 books.
- new flip flops and silver sandals.
- three new Saress(es) with a matching hat and hat band (yes I know.....) These are a great invention and ideal for wearing from pool to lunch. Unlike pareos or sarongs, these are very easy to put on and always look nice.
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| This year's wash bag |
- sun lotions when they are two for the price of one, or half price. They're a complete rip off when you buy them abroad.
Once at the resort the first thing we buy is a lilo. It gets left behind at the end of the holiday for someone else to enjoy. I wonder what this year's lilo trend is?
I did a last minute holiday once, when I was living in Munich. A friend and I went to the airport and bought a holiday to Crete which was departing in three days. It was very cheap and the view from the room was the air conditoning plant. After that I resolved I would always try to book early when you have lots of choice. What's your approach?
