To get the best deal on a flight, browse through your options on a Tuesday. Research shows that on this day at 3pm, six to eight weeks before you plan to travel, is when tickets are at their absolutest cheapest.

Whenever you need to join a line or queue up, head for the one furthest, which will be shortest. Why? Because it’s the furthest!

Luggage space is limited so stock up on samples or decant your lotions and potions into smaller containers as they barely take up any room.

Planning to shop a lot when you get to your destination? Pack a smaller suitcase into a bigger suitcase to get past any weight limitations.

Keep dirty shoes from touching the rest of your clean things up by placing them in shoe bags or shower caps, which are available for free at most hotels.

When it comes to breakables, like anything in a glass bottle, slip it into a sock. This will provide cushioning and also prevent it from scratching.

Stick some bars of soap in your suitcase to keep your clothes smelling fresh. It’ll also absorb any yucky lingering smells from transporting food around the globe.

Keep your loose wires from tangling up by rolling them up tightly and placing them in a sunglasses case. This can also work for delicate jewellery.

Forgot your phone charger? Use the USB plug on the back of a TV as an alternative way to power up. It’s also a good idea to invest in a portable battery pack to juice up your electronics on the go.

Why not try vacuum packing your clothes the next time you go on vacation? Not only does it save precious space, it also protects your clothes from any accidental liquid leaks.