Bags Are Packed And Beyond
Inspiration, top tips and general travel musings
Tigers, the Taj and ticking off bucket lists
Read my thoughts on my recent escorted tour to India. ...more
Experiences
March 29, 2026•14 min read
When a Tip Is More Than a Tip?
When is a tip more than a tip? The whole culture of tipping is a bit of a minefield and in recent years, there’s been a noticeable push-back against tipping. This blog starts to explore what's happeni... ...more
Trends
March 08, 2026•5 min read
The Annual Leave Conundrum
A reflection on how processes to book annual leave are often at odds with modern holiday booking process and the pricing offers of booking a long time. in advance ...more
Trends
January 31, 2026•5 min read
Cheap Deals v Value for Money
Are cheap deals the way to go - where does value for money come into things. This blog explores these concepts when searching for a holiday. ...more
Guidance
January 08, 2026•6 min read
Work, Rest & Play
This month I enjoyed time away at our annual travel conference which had the theme work, rest and play. Get the low down. ...more
Experiences
October 23, 2025•4 min read
Yep, it’s that old devil SAD
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering why you suddenly want to turn yourself into a human duvet burrito who just wants to hibernate until spring – you’re not alone. SAD is very real - here's my thou... ...more
Experiences
October 10, 2025•6 min read
The Trials and Tribulations of a Travelling Giant
In part one of his blog Stuart outlined some of the practical elements of travelling when really tall. In part two, Stuart, a rather towering 6’10” , recounts some of his best travel tales of life as ... ...more
Experiences
September 23, 2025•6 min read
The Trials and Tribulations of a Travelling Giant
Stuart is tall, like really tall which makes travelling the world and interesting proposition for so many reasons. In part one of this two part blog Stuart outlines the practical trials and tribulatio... ...more
Experiences
September 12, 2025•4 min read
Lets Talk Suncreen
Guidance about the impacts of sunscreen on reefs and ecosystems and which countries have banned certain types of sunscreen to combact this. ...more
Guidance
August 14, 2025•3 min read
Extreme Day Trips
A look at Extreme Day Trips, what they are and how best to plan them to maximise how much ground you can cover and how much you can see in 24 hours, without booking a hotel. ...more
Experiences
June 02, 2025•6 min read
Tigers, the Taj and ticking off bucket lists
Read my thoughts on my recent escorted tour to India. ...more
Experiences
March 29, 2026•14 min read
When a Tip Is More Than a Tip?
When is a tip more than a tip? The whole culture of tipping is a bit of a minefield and in recent years, there’s been a noticeable push-back against tipping. This blog starts to explore what's happeni... ...more
Trends
March 08, 2026•5 min read
The Annual Leave Conundrum
A reflection on how processes to book annual leave are often at odds with modern holiday booking process and the pricing offers of booking a long time. in advance ...more
Trends
January 31, 2026•5 min read
Cheap Deals v Value for Money
Are cheap deals the way to go - where does value for money come into things. This blog explores these concepts when searching for a holiday. ...more
Guidance
January 08, 2026•6 min read
Work, Rest & Play
This month I enjoyed time away at our annual travel conference which had the theme work, rest and play. Get the low down. ...more
Experiences
October 23, 2025•4 min read
Yep, it’s that old devil SAD
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering why you suddenly want to turn yourself into a human duvet burrito who just wants to hibernate until spring – you’re not alone. SAD is very real - here's my thou... ...more
Experiences
October 10, 2025•6 min read
The Trials and Tribulations of a Travelling Giant
In part one of his blog Stuart outlined some of the practical elements of travelling when really tall. In part two, Stuart, a rather towering 6’10” , recounts some of his best travel tales of life as ... ...more
Experiences
September 23, 2025•6 min read
The Trials and Tribulations of a Travelling Giant
Stuart is tall, like really tall which makes travelling the world and interesting proposition for so many reasons. In part one of this two part blog Stuart outlines the practical trials and tribulatio... ...more
Experiences
September 12, 2025•4 min read
Lets Talk Suncreen
Guidance about the impacts of sunscreen on reefs and ecosystems and which countries have banned certain types of sunscreen to combact this. ...more
Guidance
August 14, 2025•3 min read
Extreme Day Trips
A look at Extreme Day Trips, what they are and how best to plan them to maximise how much ground you can cover and how much you can see in 24 hours, without booking a hotel. ...more
Experiences
June 02, 2025•6 min read
Katie - visited Greece
Would definitely recommend using Ali to book holidays. She took the time to get to know us and what we wanted. Nothing was to much during the booking period. She is very attentive and would definitely book my holidays through Bags are Packed Travel again.
Jan - visited Amsterdam
I asked Ali to find me a fab Netherlands trip for my mums extra special 70th birthday holibobs - and she did exactly that! She researched a few options for me to choose from.
Ali found me a fantastic 5 day coach trip, 3 days of excursions, super modern, swanky hotel, b’fast & dinner included - couldn’t have asked for anything better...
...will definitely be using her services again. A 5* service from start to finish
Lizzy - visited London
Highly recommend. Took my granddaughter to London. Everything went smoothly thanks to Bags are Packed Travel. Tickets booked, bus tour and boat trip. Was given a mobile number to use if we needed any help , as everything was planned so well did not need to use.
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