Nine Items Regularly Forgot by Hotel Visitors
Exploring new places is an absolute blast, but it can mess with your daily routine. You're snoozing in one bed one night, and the next, you're in a different city, using various items, and sticking to a completely different routine. Consequently, we all find ourselves a tad disorganized when on vacation. There are plenty of smart tips to prepare you for travel, but reminding yourself to pack carefully even when leaving a vacation is crucial. Otherwise, you risk forgetting valuable items. Hotels discover numerous items every day, so we asked them to share the most frequently lost articles. Examine this list before handing over your room key to make sure you've packed all the following items. Trust us, you (and the hotel) will be delighted you did!
Spectacles
Makes perfect sense, doesn't it? You may not use your glasses as often when you step out, or you might have switched to contacts, and subsequently, forgotten to put your glasses away. Hotels find a good number of these left behind after check-out.
Medicine
Take a thorough search of your bedside table, drawer, and even the areas around your bathroom sink before you leave. Rummaging through your belongings to repurchase small items you've forgotten is disappointing, but losing prescription medication can be immensely challenging (if not impossible) to replace.
Chargers and Cables
Lost chargers and cables could make up an entire lost and found box at hotels, given that we've all done this at least once. As you pack your devices, think carefully about each item – phone charger, computer charger, and any other cables.
Socks
Socks are known to go missing in your very own washing machine, so when you're away, some of your socks may return without their mates. Be cautious – hotels often discover these tangled in the sheets because you've kicked them off in your sleep. Clear your sheets and blankets before leaving to avoid this.
Pillows
You'd think that someone who is particular about their pillow would remember to pack it for their hotel stay, but you'd be surprised! So, if you've left your pillow behind, it might end up in the hotel's laundry room quickly. Consider buying a bright pillowcase for yours to spot it easily.
Credit and Debit Cards
Remember to check your desk area, bedside table, and even the floors around your coats and bags to make sure none of these have slipped out. Losing these can be a hassle.
Electric Toothbrushes
Toothbrushes are one of the most frequently lost items at hotels, but luckily, plastic toothbrushes are a small price to pay if you have to buy a new one at the airport. However, high-end electric toothbrushes can be quite costly, so double-check the vanity area before leaving.
Shoes
We often toss our shoes around at home, and this habit persists even when we travel. Unfortunately, we don't always have the time to search for lost shoes when we're on vacation. Be thorough – search under the bed, behind the curtains, and in the closet.
AirPods
Whether you've lost one or both, it's not uncommon for these to go missing. Don't forget to check your case before you leave, but if you do, you might be interested to know that you can buy a replacement AirPod at Apple stores. Keep this in mind!
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Embrace 'Life Strategies' for packing by making a checklist, including your glasses, medicine, chargers, socks, pillows, credit cards, electric toothbrushes, and shoes, to avoid losing items while 'Traveling'. Regularly reading 'RealSimple' magazine can provide you with valuable tips for organizing your belongings and maintaining order during your adventures.
