HotelClub Releases Findings on Worldwide Travel Packing Habits Survey

    /24-7PressRelease/ - March 02, 2008 - You've got your itinerary, your passport out and are staring at an empty suitcase which you will live out of in a budget or luxury hotel for the next couple of weeks. HotelClub.com asked its customers what their habits are when they are packing for their travels!

HotelClub.com found that no matter what method you try - there is no universal answer to the best method for packing...roiling, scrunching, folding or 'throw it in and hope for the best' were just some of the methods we uncovered! It comes down to personal preference (and how big you suitcase is - within airline weight range)! HotelClub.com's Concierge did find on his investigations that we try to pack too much into our suitcases! (We like to be prepared in case of emergencies!).

HotelClub.com's Concierge offers some handy tips for those of us who cannot face the chore of packing:

1. Compare your itinerary to the items in your wardrobe to avoid bringing any unnecessary items. Keep it to a minimum. Make your packing hassle-free by mixing and matching tops and bottoms.
2. Accessorize - a scarf or jewellery can dress up an outfit or change its look entirely.
3. Footwear - try to opt for a few pairs of comfortable shoes (in neutral colours) that can be used with interchangeable with your outfits.
4. Check the weather. There are ten-day forecasts from weather bureaus so that you can pack accordingly for summer, winter, autumn or spring!
5. Sassy travellers have discovered that rolling clothes can often be the best way to maximise space in your suitcase. Don't fret over the wrinkles and creases, as there will most probably be an iron in your hotel room or an ironing service that you can make use of.
6. Toiletries - try to take sample or small sized bottles of items where possible

These tips are just a small selection of inside tips that HotelClub.com has provided to make packing for your next holiday less stressful than previous journeys.


About HotelClub
HotelClub, a wholly owned subsidiary of Orbitz Worldwide Inc, is a world leading global accommodation e-wholesaler and specialist distributor of hotel room inventory over the Internet. HotelClub was established in 1996 and has since held the position of Asia Pacific's leading online accommodation provider. The company operates three websites - HotelClub.com (www.hotelclub.com), RatesToGo.com (www.ratestogo.com) and asia-hotels.com (www.asiahotels.com). HotelClub is recognised as one of the few highly successful and profitable e-commerce businesses with a worldwide network of offices. Orbitz Worldwide (NYSE: OWW) is a leading global online travel company that uses innovative technology to enable leisure and business travellers to research, plan and book a broad range of travel products.

About HotelClub.com
HotelClub.com is a global accommodation specialist website offering discount hotel bookings for up to 12 months in advance. It offers users the choice of over 35,000 hotels - at savings of up to 60% - in 120 countries. HotelClub is available in twelve languages - Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish and Thai. HotelClub is a truly global website offering its customers access through country specific sites in 10 countries including HotelClub.com, HotelClub.com.au, HotelClub.de, HotelClub.fr, HotelClub.it, HotelClub.es and HotelClub.co.uk. HotelClub.com is operated by HotelClub and is part of Orbitz Worldwide.

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