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Travel + Leisure
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Travel + Leisure
The Simple Way Emma Roberts Prepares for Travel Mishaps—and Her Very Relatable In-flight Routine
Though Emma Roberts is a busy actress ( American Horror Story, " Madame Web"), producer (Hulu's hit series Tell Me Lies ), and mother to 4-year-old son, Rhodes, you will often find her with her head in a book, especially when she is traveling. She says books are what get her through those pesky flight delays we all experience. 'I always prepare for them with books and good stuff downloaded to watch,' she told Travel + Leisure recently. She has a slew of other clever travel hacks up her sleeve, including skincare tips, the best travel uniform ever, and what she always has in her carry-on. Emma while away on a tropical vacation. In order to survive a trip, whether it is for business or leisure, the actress always travels with Kiko Milano under-eye patches and Lumify Eye Drops. She says her go-to plane activity is reading with a glass of Champagne, which often leads to a nap, for which she dons her Drowsy Sleep Mask. With her in-flight routine down to a science, it's no surprise Roberts has also perfected her travel uniform. Her go-to is Aritzia sweatpants with a black hoodie and the Visvim backpack in black. 'It is the best travel bag I have ever owned!' she told T+L. And what will you find inside her bag? 'Always bring fuzzy, warm socks in your carry-on!' She also always packs a deck of cards in her carry-on to play solitaire, 'or perhaps gin if someone else knows how!' Window or aisle seat? Window always! When do you arrive at the airport? So early, sometimes my friends meet me later. Best tips for jet lag? Stay awake. Who from Tell Me Lies would you travel with? Let's all plan a trip! Bucket list trip? I would love to do a train trip through Ireland with my son! He is obsessed with trains, so I think it would be magical to do that with him. Also, a safari in Africa is what my mom and I always talk about! Roberts is an avid reader, so she started an online book club called Belletrist Book Club with her good friend Karah Preiss back in 2017. The club teamed up with Penguin Random House and Apple Vacations in March to create a program called Pages in Paradise. Dubbed the 'ultimate beach read program,' its aim is to provide book lovers with the ultimate vacation at nine Dreams Resorts and Spas across Latin America and the Caribbean with a curated library and book-centric events. As someone whose trip is very impacted by the books she brings, the collaboration is a passion project for Roberts. 'Honestly, the idea came from a very real personal struggle—I've always found it tricky to pack the right book for a vacation. I'll think I'm in the mood for historical fiction, but then I get to the beach and suddenly all I want is a good memoir or a timeless classic. Pages in Paradise is really a dream come true in that sense—it's a curated library filled with authors Karah and I love, designed for people to discover the perfect book that matches their vacation vibe,' she told T+L. She admits that this also helps save room in her carry-on. 'And selfishly, it saves me from packing five books, just in case, because I'm definitely someone who can tear through multiple reads on a beach day! No more overthinking or overweight suitcases!' One of her vacation reads by the pool. As for what Roberts will read on her next trip, she says, 'I love a novel for the summer, and in the fall I tend to gravitate more towards memoirs! I haven't figured out why. Right now, I'm starting 'The Quick and the Dead' by Joy Williams.'
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
This is the one thing you should never put in a TSA bin — it's the top item stolen at security, expert warns
If you've ever dropped your phone into a TSA bin and sent it down the conveyor belt — as most air travelers have done — you might want to rethink that casual habit. In a now-viral TikTok, travel expert Tiffany (@ shares a critical piece of advice she says she learned the hard way: never place your phone directly into a TSA bin. Instead, she always keeps hers zipped securely inside her bag. 'The thing I'm absolutely never doing when I'm going through TSA — I am not putting my phone directly into one of the containers,' she says in the video, which has now racked up hundreds of thousands of views. 'It's always going in a zipped pocket in my bag.' Tiffany recalls being corrected by a TSA officer who caught her placing her phone loose in a bin. 'The TSA agent looked at me and was like, 'You don't like your phone?'' she recounts. 'I said, 'Yes?' And he said, 'This is the fastest way to get it stolen.'' According to Tiffany, the agent told her that phones are the number one item stolen at airport security. The issue, she explains, is timing: when lines back up or bins pile up, travelers often aren't paying close attention to their belongings. That moment of distraction is all it takes. Viewers were quick to sound off in the comments — many in disbelief. 'Wait WHAT! I always do this. Never again,' one person wrote. Another added, 'This happened to me. Lost my phone before a 10-hour flight — worst feeling ever.' Others chimed in with their own hacks: some tuck their phones into shoes, while others swear by interior zipper pouches or belt bags they keep on until the last second. Tiffany's closing advice is simple but effective: 'Always make sure your valuables are zipped up [inside] your bag when they go through the scanners.' It's a small change that could save you hundreds of dollars — and a whole lot of airport stress.
The Sun
3 days ago
- The Sun
‘This is genius' people say as a holiday-goer shares easy trick for flying without having to fork out for cabin baggage
WE all want to make sure we get the best bargains when it comes to jetting off to soak up some sun abroad. However, with major airlines tightening their luggage allowances, packing for a long weekend has become quite tricky - and expensive - especially when trying to keep the costs down. 2 2 Luckily, one cash-savvy woman has come to rescue with an easy trick that means you won't have to fork out for a cabin bag or underseat bag for the plane. And you've already explored more exotic destinations, such as Australia and South America, chances are you already have the necessary item. Rather than spending a mini fortune on a carry-on bag, TikToker Nina Edwine proved just how much you can put inside an empty travel pillow. What's more, not only can you store your clothes safely but the packed pillow will also provide the ultimate comfort on long-haul journeys. And don't be fooled by the relatively small size of the pillow either - Nina jam-packed the space with heaps of items. In the video, the holiday-goer, from Germany, was seen removing a non-padded bra, what appeared to be a strappy dress, several tops, a stunning co-ord in red and more. In total, Nina - who posts under the username @ nina_edwine - whipped out a whopping ten pieces of clothing form the pillow cover. This, she added later on, was perfect to create ''more than six'' different outfit s. Chuffed with her hack, the bargain-mad traveller said: ''Rat technique to avoid paying 50 euros (£42) for cabin luggage.'' While some major airlines offer their customers a small cabin bag free of charge, the allowance may not be enough - which is where this hack comes in handy. Primark is selling the perfect beach bag for your summer holiday - it's lightweight, waterproof and shoppers can't get enough of the sparkles The clip has since taken the platform by storm, winning the savvy woman more than a whopping 2.6million views. With summer now officially here, the hack has gone viral, as over 75k people gave it a like and almost 1,900 flooded to comments. ''This is actually genius fr (for real),'' read a comment that's been liked more than 4,100 times. Another viewer was in total disbelief, writing: ''Wait you fit so much stuff in there.'' ''Legendary…how have I never thought of this,'' a TikToker was clearly impressed by the trick. ''Love doing this saves so much space,'' a fourth commented. ''One of those Uniqlo cross body bags - fits loads in. Wear it under your coat with a scarf round your neck to disguise the strap,'' a fashionista added.
The Sun
12-06-2025
- The Sun
I'm queen of cheap family holidays – here are five ways I save money at airports from ‘free' sunscreen to food cashback
GETTING through the airport without spending more than you've paid for your flights can be a bit of a challenge when you've got a young family. Here's my hacks for keeping costs down while not falling foul of security and airline restrictions. 3 Grab a 'free suncream' at the airport We all know suncream can cost a bomb abroad, but if you're only traveling with hand luggage, you might not be able to carry a big bottle with you. When I went through Stansted at Easter, the liquid allowance was still 100ml per bottle, although it's due to be lifted at some airports this month after new scanners were installed. But if you plan in advance, you could get a free suncream in the departure lounge once you're through the security checks. Before you travel, get the Recycle at Boots app and find five empty health or beauty items that can't go in your kerbside recycling collection, like electric toothbrush heads or toothpaste tubes. Take a quick snap of them and upload them to the app. Once they've been added, you can bag them up and drop them in the collection point at your nearest participating Boots, before scanning the QR code on the side of the box for a voucher to claim £5 worth of Advantage Card points when you spend £10. If you store up your points until you get through airport security, you can spend them on suncream at Boots airside. I got a bottle of Soltan at Stansted for £6.05, so you'll need more points than you get in one recycling transaction, but there's nothing to stop you doing it several times and getting lots of points on your card, ready to spend at the airport. It's also handy if you need liquids like Calpol or you've forgotten any essentials like toothpaste. Local drop-off prices or free Residents who live near Stansted Airport can pay a reduced charge at the express set down at the terminal of either 50p or £1 for up to 15 minutes, depending on whether they live within five miles or 10 miles. There are similar schemes at other regional airports like Edinburgh and Manchester, which means that if you live near an airport or have family and friends who do, you might be able to avoid paying for airport parking. We used the free drop-off and pick-up point in one of the long-term car parks, hopping on the shuttle bus to get us to and from the airport. Food on flight It's worth giving a bit of thought to what you're going to eat and drink while you're at the airport and on your flight, as grabbing a quick bite can end up costing a fair bit otherwise. I usually pack up a picnic of cut-price sarnies to dole out on the plane, but it would also be easy to bring a pot noodle and ask for some hot water from the cabin crew. For just 70p a pop at Aldi compared to easyJet or Norse Atlantic Airways prices of £4.50 per pot, my family of five would save almost £20 with this easy hack. We also like to bring reusable water pouches that pack flat and can be filled up once you're through security. There's a water tap just inside the Wetherspoons at Stansted so you don't even need to ask at the bar to top up your drinks bottles. 3 Cashback cards If you want to eat something a bit more substantial before your flight, it's often the case that chains like Pizza Express exclude their airport branches from popular deals and discounts. But there is a way you can enjoy a meal while saving a bit of money, if you use cashback sites like Quidco. If you've got a bit of cashback saved up on your account, you can withdraw it in the form of an e-giftcard for various restaurants. Cashing out as a gift card rather than straight into your bank account might mean you'll get an extra amount on top of what you're withdrawing. You can get up to 15 per cent extra on some restaurant giftcards, so if you're cashing out £10, you'll end up with £11.50 to spend. It can take a few days for the gift card to arrive in your inbox, so you'll need to plan in advance of your travel date. Luggage which doubles up I'm not alone in suffering airport anxiety when it comes to making sure I don't fall foul of luggage restrictions. But there's a couple of little tricks you could use to help yourself out if you need just a bit more space for your holiday essentials. If you have a neck pillow that you use to sleep on your flight, you can take the inner cushion out and stuff the case with a rolled up towel or nightwear to save space in your bag. And if you're traveling with children, some airlines like easyJet allow you to check in extra equipment like booster seats free. My sons have a booster seat that doubles as a backpack, so we put toys or books in there to make the most of the extra space. You need to check what your airline says about checking in children's equipment before you try this though, as you don't want to end up paying extra once you arrive at the airport! If you give some of these tips a go, you could end up with a bit more money to enjoy yourself at your destination, instead of splashing the cash before you've even set off. Here are some other airport tips. 3
Daily Mail
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
I'm the Queen of Clean – this is the best way to pack your suitcase including a button trick for your earrings
An organisation expert has shared her top ten tips to pack a suitcase efficiently for a trip - including a handy button trick to keep earrings in one place. Chantel Ibbotson, from Melbourne, Australia, is a mother-of-two who regularly shares styling, cleaning, organisation hacks on TikTok with her 1.6M followers. In a recent video uploaded to her page, @mama_mila_, the author and self-confessed 'Queen of Clean' demonstrated ten 'packing tricks' to help make best use of luggage space just in time for summer. Her first and foremost tip is to pack clothes and foldable accessories - such as scarves - vertically to 'fit more clothes in your suitcase.' Next, she urged her followers to dab essential oil onto cotton balls, before popping them into a cotton drawstring bag to help keep clothes smelling fresh. Chantel's third trick is to pack belts around the inside edge of the suitcase to save space. She also urged viewers to use the lining to separate slippers and sliders. Her fifth tip is to squeeze the air out of toiletries, such as face scrub and moisturiser, to prevent them from leaking while in transit. Holidaymakers can also fit silicone pads over the lid of toiletries to prevent further spills. Next, the mother placed a necklace through a plastic straw before tying the clasp to prevent tangles. Chantel's eighth trick saw her use the two holes in a loose button to attach earrings to in order to keep them together. She then stuffed balls of socks and chargers into her trainers to save space, before advising viewers to 'always' place an AirTag in their suitcase so it can be tracked in the event it goes missing. In the comments, reactions were mixed among hundreds of viewers, though many praised the content creator's 'genius' hacks. One person wrote: 'The button with the earrings is so cute! I will definitely do this even if I don't go anywhere.' A second, in agreement, said, 'Dude button hack I've never seen before but actually the best idea,' while a third gushed: 'The air tag idea is genius!!!' But many viewers were left unimpressed by the mother's packing methods, as one wrote: 'Laying clothes flat will always fit more and also prevents creasing.' Another said, 'I'm scared it will wrinkle and I won't have a iron,' while a third suggested, 'Listen… vacuum storage bags.' In the comments, reactions were mixed among hundreds of viewers, though many praised the content creator's 'genius' hacks A fourth said: 'Packing cubes are a lot better at saving space imo, all the clothes just being out is killinggg meee,' while another joked, 'How many weeks are you going for? My guess 6.' It comes as a travel expert reveals some of her favourite plane hacks for passengers tackling long-haul flights. Lindsay Silberman, who splits her time between New York and Florida, took to TikTok to divulge her top tips for those on the move. She recommended keeping a 'bag within a bag' for necessities and championed compression socks, electrolyte packets, face and lips masks and noise-canceling headphones.
