Holiday-goers headed to Rhodes and Crete this summer can have the stress of having to unpack their own luggage taken away thanks to the first-ever free-of-charge unpacking service created by holiday operator, Eliza was here.
The trial service comes after new research reveals nearly one in five (19%) never unpack, and over three in five (62%) find unpacking to be a complete nuisance. Nearly half (47%) of holidaymakers admit they don’t unpack as soon as they arrive at their accommodation and only 28% eventually getting around to unpacking at some point during their trip.
The unpacking service is being trialled across three accommodations in Greece – White Village Rhodes, Hotel Kouros Rhodes and Avdou Collection Suites Crete – available for anyone booking an Eliza was here holiday before June 11.
For those unable to experience the service, Eliza was here has partnered with an award-winning professional organiser, Lucy Mansey.
Lucy shared her unpacking tips:
· Create a checklist. Before travelling, write down a checklist of everything you might need and therefore want to pack for while you are away. Checking everything off as you pack will ensure you not only don’t forget anything on your way out, but equally that you don’t forget to re-pack anything when you return home.
· Unpack as soon as you arrive. If you can’t get someone to do it for you and don’t want to be living out of a suitcase all holiday, set aside 30 mins as soon as you arrive to unpack everything you might need. Not only will this help you feel more relaxed and organised, but it will ensure you use/wear everything you brought with you.
· Be clever with the space you have available. Pack items such as swimwear and underwear into other accessories such as bags and even hats.
· Roll your clothes. Not only does this allow you to fit more into your suitcase or bag, but it also means they are less likely to be creased when you unpack and hang them up - giving you more time to spend sipping cocktails by the pool.
