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Flights to Palma de Mallorca, Majorca Anything related to flights to & from Palma and airports (UK & PMI).

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6Kg is incredible we bottled out and booked cases online while packing when we where once going to try hand luggage only...

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One tip I haven't tried yet is the vaccum bags. Sounds a good idea but only if there is a hoover at your destination for the return.
We have used the vacuum bags for winter holidays ( with suitcases )

Ideal for bulky but light items such as jumpers, fluffy fleecy tops and coats with down stuffing etc.

On the return journey load the vacuum bag with the bulky stuff, place on the bed or a rug on the floor etc and then one person sits on the vacuum bag to squeeze the air out and then the other person tries to fasten the cap/zipper etc. Some of the vacuum bags can be rolled up to squeeze the air out.

Cheap as anything on ebay or here as an example:
H & L Russel Ltd - Travel Roll Vacuum Storage Bags, Set Of 2, 60 X 40cm: Amazon.co.uk: Kitchen & Home

H & L Russel Ltd - Vacuum Storage Bags, Set Of 2 Medium, 90 X 55cm: Amazon.co.uk: Kitchen & Home

H & L Russel Ltd - Vacuum Storage Bags,Set Of 2 Small, 70 X 45 And 60 X 38cm: Amazon.co.uk: Kitchen & Home

Small vacuum bags would be OK for hand luggage and would make swimwear and underwear etc take up less space and the creasing wont matter.

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Bag packed. 6 skirts, 10 tops, 1 shorts, 1 dress, 2 pairs sandals, various underwear, 2 swimsuits, kaftan, kindle, charger, beachtowel. Total weight 6kg. Bonus of a washing machine in appartment. 1 more sleep.
Blimey that is good going! Dont know what I was worried about!! ;-)
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Honestly - no problem! We love travelling light and for 12 nights I bring 6 dresses + 1 beach dress (can be rinsed out and dried over balcony chair), 2 swimsuits, 1 shoes (worn to travel), 1 sandals + travel make up etc, each no more than 100ml. We buy a cheap beach towel, suncream, shampoo/conditioner when we get there, honestly it is so much better to go straight through security at the airport here and no bags to collect from carousel there.....go for it, you'll never check in suitcases again
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PS - our suitcases also sub-zero, we have small, light handbag to take to airport with paperwork in - push it into suitcase while in line to board then take out before stowing case in overhead and place under seat in front. It can hold purse, specs, book etc. Easyjet have no weight limit, Ryanair measure case to check inside limits and weight for 10k and under, still no bother to travel light and well worth it for no hassle at airports!
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Honestly - no problem! We love travelling light and for 12 nights I bring 6 dresses + 1 beach dress (can be rinsed out and dried over balcony chair), 2 swimsuits, 1 shoes (worn to travel), 1 sandals + travel make up etc, each no more than 100ml. We buy a cheap beach towel, suncream, shampoo/conditioner when we get there, honestly it is so much better to go straight through security at the airport here and no bags to collect from carousel there.....go for it, you'll never check in suitcases again
So true, once you have done it you will wonder why you used to take so much and struggle with heavy cases, as you say Easyjet have no weight limit so you can cram in as much as you can, we have never had our case measured with them either.
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So true, once you have done it you will wonder why you used to take so much and struggle with heavy cases, as you say Easyjet have no weight limit so you can cram in as much as you can, we have never had our case measured with them either.
We often travel EJ from Newcastle and have been asked to put our hand luggage in the "measurer" out and return!!

As long as you follow the rules you will not get caught out.
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Been trying to convince my wife to do this for years !! I will be showing her this thread and I live in hope!!
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