Kathryn Chatfield

A survey of 2,000 travellers highlights widespread reliance on home comforts when packing for holidays, with many bringing items such as tea, biscuits, towels and garment care products to feel at ease. Findings show that most travellers prefer overpacking to risk being unprepared, and common accommodation complaints include uncomfortable pillows, insufficient hangers and a lack of irons. The research underscores how packing habits reveal different traveller personalities, from meticulous planners to spontaneous packers.