Alicia Healey

The art of packing

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I have a recurring dream where a taxi is waiting outside to take me to the airport and my suitcase is empty. I’m not sure what a dream psychologist would make of this, but for someone who has 15 years’ experience in packing other people’s suitcases for work, this kind of dream is the stuff of nightmares! As a former Royal Lady’s Maid, and now a Travelling PA, I’ve packed literally hundreds of suitcases for my employers and myself, so have learned a few things along the way about how to perfect the art of packing and make it as stress-free and streamlined as possible.

With travel restrictions easing in the latest move out of lockdown, many people are starting to plan trips abroad after a very long year of staying at home. If travel is back on your calendar, here are some of my top tips to help you pack like a pro.

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