Perfect holiday footwear
Beach essentials
Something for the kids
Travel money 'Shop around' is the unofficial Moneymagpie mantra because it really works. You can only get the best deal if you compare prices - and with travel money this is especially true. Rates change pretty regularly so when you change your money do get some quotes from three or four different places - Marks & Spencer and the Post Office are a good place to start, but it's also a good idea to check with your bank as well. Read our full article on clever holiday money. Passport holders Keep your passport in tip-top shape with a leather case like this black one from Amazon for £7.50. Or for something a bit girly try this pink one. Travel first aid kit Boots have this kit for £9.99. It contains everything you need - waterproof plasters, antiseptic wipes, bandages, Melolin, micropore tape, blister plasters, bite and sting antihistamine cream and scissors. They even throw in a basic first aid guide! Luggage Get a suitcase that stands out from the crowd like this snazzy three-piece set or this polka dot two piece set- both costing just £70 from Next. There's little chance of luggage like that getting mixed up with anyone else's! If you prefer your luggage to be a bit more conservative try this set of three black trolley cases from Woolworths. It'll set you backjust £29.99. You can also save up to 70% on lots of suitcases at BHS. Click here to see the selection. Universal plug You can still look your best on holiday with these fold-away Andrew Collinge travel hair straighteners from Amazon which are a real bargain at £10.99. They have ceramic coated plates, universal voltage and come with a travel pouch. You can use them anywhere in the world with this continental adapter from Tesco at a mere £2.47. Camera If you're planning an action-packed holiday try this all-terrain waterproof digital camera from Woolworths for £99.99 to catch all your adventures. Amazon also have lots of waterproof cameras to choose from whether you want a cheap and cheerful camera like this Kodak Max water and sport film for £4.99. Swimwear Go to Marks & Spencer for 30% OFF mens' swimming shorts and trunks here. Bhs has also discounted several items in its swimwear section: including a striped tankini, a Hawaii flower swimsuit and a green/white triangle bikini top with matching tie-side bottoms. Ladies with larger busts should head to Marks & Spencer. It has a section of swimwear in sizes DD+ with prices ranging from £9-£35. La Senza now has up to 70% OFF lots of bikinis. Click here and you can search for sale items by size and grab yourself a beachwear bargain. Beach toys for the kids Amazon is great for saving on kids toys and it has a great selection of beach toys so it could be your one stop shop for all your holiday gear. - Get this beach ball for a mere £1.99.
- When the kids have had enough of splashing around they can dry off with this Twister beach towel then entertain themselves with a game of twister.
- If they love finding shells and other treasure they will love this beach exploring kit (£12.23). It comes with a sand driller and hand net, plus a water tank and bug viewer.
- Get active and play some bat and ball with this beach velcro set which costs just £1.45.
Suncare
Marks & Spencer is offering BUY ONE GET ONE FREE on all their suncare products including sunscreen, after-sun cream and self tanning products. You could get these self tan wipes to prepare for the beach, then an SPF25 moisturising sun stick to stop you getting burnt, and finally some soothing body balm to cool down your skin and prolong that tan! Summery clothes Get up to 70% OFF at Dorothy Perkins on loads of great summer items including cute summer dresses, vest tops and skirts. Joules Clothing is celebrating summer with a sale of 50% OFF so take a look now. There is a Little Joules section for boys and girls as well as a Holiday Shop section for summer clothes. Bags Don't spend a fortune eating in a restaurant every day whilst your on your hols. Take a cool bag with you and have a family picnic on the beach. This Thermos striped bag from Robert Dyas is now only £4.99 and keeps cold for five hours. Sunglasses Specs4less, Glasses Direct and Wantglasses all have some great offers on sunglasses. You could save hundreds of pounds buying prescriptive sunglasses on sites like these rather than on the high street. Read our article on how to get the best price for your glasses. Related articles Is there anything missing off our holiday shopping list? Do you know about any great bargains? Tell everyone else on our messageboards.
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