How to look good on holiday
Once the transport and accommodation are booked, the major decision of what to pack for your holiday comes to the fore. So who would Brits most trust to pick their clothes and help pack their holiday suitcase?
In a survey of over 2,000 adults, the travel comparison site travelsupermarket.com found out that we trust an eclectic mix of celebrities.
Whilst Gok Wan tops the poll overall and for women (19 per cent overall; 32 per cent of women), the research revealed that men would prefer an injection of 007 style in their holiday wardrobe from James Bond actor, Daniel Craig. The nation’s sweetheart Cheryl Cole is the number one female celebrity on the list – she’s the number two choice overall for men and women (19 per cent; eight per cent; 16 per cent).
Other unlikely holiday style icons include Noddy Holder and Prince Charles (the third and fifth most popular male celebrity choices for holiday packing with four per cent each).
Top five celebrities voted most trusted by UK men to pick their clothes and help pack their holiday suitcase:
1. Daniel Craig (12%)
2. Cheryl Cole (8%)
3. David Beckham (7%)
4. Noddy Holder (7%)
5. Myleene Klass (6%)
Top five celebrities voted most trusted by UK women to pick their clothes and help pack their holiday suitcase:
1. Gok Wan (32%)
2. Cheryl Cole (16%)
3. Myleene Klass (13%)
4. Fearne Cotton (7%)
5. Victoria Beckham (6%)
Katie Price, with her less-is-more approach to holiday wear was chosen as the person Brits would least like to help them with their packing (30 per cent overall; 22 per cent of men; 37 per cent of women).
Least trusted celebrities as voted for by UK men:
1. Katie Price (22%)
2. Gok Wan (12%)
3. Britney Spears (9%)
4. David Beckham (6%)
5. Russell Brand (5%)
Least trusted celebrities as voted for by UK women:
1. Katie Price (37%)
2. Britney Spears (10%)
3. Gok Wan (7%)
4. Peter Stringfellow (6%)
5. Victoria Beckham (5%)
Bob Atkinson, travel expert from travelsupermarket.com, said: “What we take on holiday is sometimes as important as where we go. And where you go obviously has a huge impact on what needs to be packed. Holidays are all about recharging your batteries, and the last thing we need is a last minute packing stress. Make sure you have a check list of all the essentials and pack light to avoid any excess baggage charges and to keep those travelling costs down.”
Top packing tips from travelsupermarket.com:
• Make a check-list of your most frequently used / needed holiday items so you never forget the essentials
• To avoid baggage charges try to travel hand-luggage only for short breaks – make sure you check the allowance on your airline’s website as some do vary; and don’t forget the liquid restrictions as well as items that are banned in the cabin
• Plan your holiday wardrobe in advance – think about the weather and the activities you will be undertaking and then lay out your choices the day before – ask yourself whether you really need each item before packing; try to create a capsule wardrobe where you can mix and match items
• Think about taking lots of thinner layers so you can wear several at once or not so many – this should save space and weight
• Put bulky and heavy items at the bottom of your case so they don’t crease everything else
*All stats, unless otherwise stated, taken from research carried out on behalf of travelsupermarket.com by Opinium from 19-23 February 2010 among 2,066 adults residing in the UK
