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As deputy travel editor of MailOnline, you would think I’d have learnt to pack light by now.
And it does become easier to cut down what you take when you only have hand luggage on an easyJet flight.
But I do love my clothes – and can’t exactly wear a bikini and beach dress in a fancy restaurant or on the plane.
I ended up wearing five different outfits across two days, when I spent a weekend at the Grand Hotel Brioni Pula, in Croatia, recently – including a two-piece I rented with a Hirestreet subscription.
Aside from the summer clothes, I packed my list of essentials I take on every trip – as well as my Mermade Double Waver to give myself naturally-looking beach waves in the 34 degree heat.
And I stuffed my clear travel pouch full with as many 100ml liquids as I possibly could – so I could stick to my regular makeup and skincare routine.
But that’s not all.
From multiple space-saving gadgets that double up as two items, to the travel accessories I can’t live without, here’s what I chucked into my hand luggage for Pula…
MailOnline’s deputy travel editor Hayley Minn reveals what she packed for a weekend at the Grand Hotel Brioni Pula, in Croatia
I bought this blackout eye mask for a long-haul flight originally, and it’s so good I use it in bed every night now, and my sleep has got so much better.
Designed to prevent pressure on your eyes, this 3D sleep mask is perfect for sensitive eyes or those with lash extensions.
Made from premium memory foam and soft, breathable material, it offers superior comfort and light-blocking ability.
A travel adapter is an absolute must if you’re going abroad, and I always leave this one in my suitcase so I never forget to pack it.
It fits any plug sockets around the world, and also has two USB ports, a slot for USB-C cables, and built-in USB-C cable, so you can charge five different devices at the same time.
I really would be lost without tile Mates, which I’ve attached to my keys and added one to my suitcase.
The Bluetooth trackers are the ideal solution for scatterbrains, and also for safety if you’re solo travelling, so friends and family can know your whereabouts.
I take a water bottle wherever I’m going, as it means I don’t have to keep asking the crew for another tiny cup of water on a flight.
This one from Le Creuset keeps my water cold all day – especially when I add some ice to it when I leave the house.
Power banks are a must for long journeys, as there’s not always an available plug socket nearby – although most long-haul flights now do have USB ports to charge your phone.
I love Anker’s Nano Power Bank, as it’s so small, and doesn’t have a need for wires.
I always bring my Instax camera with me on my travels, as the instant photos are such a cute way of marking each trip.
The camera always goes down a treat with friends – and is so easy to use.
I was always a paperback book purist until I got my Kindle.
It really is a game-changer for reading, purely for the amount of space it saves in your bag, rather than having to carry around three heavy books, which often end up getting soggy and damaged.
This travel bottle set has been an absolute lifesaver for me when it comes to travelling with hand luggage only.
The TSA-approved clear case comes with 17 containers, ranging in size, that you can decant all your lotions and potions in to using the included funnel.
It even comes with a brush for cleaning, as well as waterproof sticker labels so you don’t mix up your shampoo with your moisturiser!
A beauty product I can’t leave the house without is Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish, and the mini size is my travel skincare staple.
I’ve been using it to take my makeup off in the evening, and to refresh my skin in the morning for 10 years – and I swear by it.
I have the 200ml bottle at home, but this starter kit is only £6.40 – and perfect to pop into my hand luggage.
I always make sure I bring a backpack with me on holiday in case of any jam-packed day trips.
This one from OGIO is the perfect size and has more than seven compartments, including a laptop and tablet sleeve, as well as hidden passport pocket.
There’s surprisingly more than enough space to fit a change of clothes and shoes for the plane.
And it also has a trolley sleeve so it can slide onto your suitcase and ease your back.
I’ve always been one of those people with a million different bags and boxes within their suitcase – a jewellery box, a makeup bag, a toiletries bag, the list goes on…
But this nifty 2-in-1 bag from STACKERS has fixed all that.
It fits all my makeup in and has a jewellery box attached at the bottom – which also keeps all my necklaces in place and stops them tangling.
Plus, it has a mirror inside too!
This electric toothbrush – made with recyclable plant-based heads and bristles – is so light to carry, and comes with a slim, self-cleaning case.
It removes three times more plaque than a manual toothbrush, and is really powerful with 33,000 vibrations per minute, but also very quiet.
It also has a really long battery life of 40+ days, so you don’t have to bring your charger with on holiday.
This bundle from Boots is great, as it’s all the little things I always forget to pack.
For just £20, it includes a Factor 50, roll-on sunscreen, insect repellant, blister plasters, blister prevention tape – and freeze gel for aching muscles if you like walking around cities, like me.
It even has re-energising tablets, which are always great for a hangover.
I always make sure I have this in my toiletries bag so I never forget a razor on holiday.
With its compact travel case, it’s so handy – and all you need to change is the razor head.
I need a way of documenting all my trips – and I just love this One Line A Day Diary for that.
There are 366 pages – one for every day of the year, including a Leap Year – and each has five sections, each with a paragraph’s worth of space (one paragraph for the same day across five years).
I bought it about two and a half years ago and have writing down what I’ve done every day since – and I love being able to see what I did the previous year on that day.
I don’t go anywhere without it!
I have naturally straight hair, but when I’m on holiday, I love having beach waves.
The Mermade Double Waver is like a giant crimper, and leaves my hair looking naturally wavy.
The waves stay in so well too, so they look great for the evening, and by the beach.
As soon as I heard there was a passport case with Find My built in, I knew I had to try it – and I became immediately obsessed with this product.
My phone now alerts me if I’ve left without my passport, so there’s no chance of me losing it again.
It’s also made of vegan leather and looks really good too.
