So you need to pack? Here are a few handy tips to make sure your trip is a success

Do you find yourself thinking for days on end about things you will need on the trip and telling yourself "I must remember to pack that"? Have you arrived and discovered "oops I should have packed that"? There is a simple solution and it works, especially if it's keeping you up at night before the trip - write it down. Yes, make a list, add to it whenever you have an idea that I must pack this, and take it with you. When you get there and think I should have, add it to that list and keep it in one of those pockets in your favourite bag or case so next time, you won't forget. When you are doing that last-minute dash instead of running around in circles you can check your list and feel far more at ease and only have to deal with the excitement or nerves of the trip itself. A pen and paper or even a note taken on your phone can help in all sorts of ways. Making notes, or even doodling on the trip itself when you are waiting is a great time to put some thoughts in order or make pl…
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The Stanwell Hotel – There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

This private boutique hotel is in the historic village of Stanwell. Just a 5-minute drive from Heathrow Airport, it has free Wi-Fi and a restaurant where guests can enjoy tapas. Some rooms at The Stanwell Hotel lead onto a private patio or a balcony, and some are in the original Victorian house. All have a multi-channel TV, a laptop-size safe and 24-hour room service. Zamora's Restaurant serves specialty dishes, and has views of the patio and gardens, where you can dine outdoors in summer. The lounge bar serves food until 10 pm. The Stanwell has free overnight parking for guests only and discounted rates for airport transportation. The hotel can provide information on bus routes and there is a regular service (Bus Route 441) to Heathrow's Terminal 5. This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Stanwell! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area. Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9 for a two-person trip. This p…
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