What is a Hand Luggage Holiday?
A Hand Luggage Holiday is one where you take everything you need to have a
great holiday in your hand luggage. As someone prepared to
try reducing their clothing by day you are taking the first step in
reducing your hold baggage needs and costs! However there are many other
things needed just to live comfortably, let alone to make for a great
holiday.
Why would we want a Hand Luggage Holiday?
Many airlines now charge for each bag each way .. travelling hand luggage
only offers a considerable saving on your cost of flying. Electronic
check-in saves time on arrival at the airport, but it works best if you
don't have to check any hold baggage. On arrival no waiting at the
carousel, no lifting heavy bags, no hurting your back doing it! Just walk
straight through to your transfer or car hire.... and off on your holiday.
Less to worry about, your hand luggage won't get on a different plane
without you. Travelling light means a smaller carbon footprint.
So how does the L'Olivette deliver a Hand Luggage Holiday?
Firstly we sat down and made our packing list of all the 'stuff' we used to take
with us when we travel. Then we set about working out how we can help to take it out of
your baggage. This the answer we came up with....
On arrival at the L'Olivette in your room you will find:
A bottle of local wine or a cold beer
A comfy bed, all made up and ready to jump into
Freshly laundered hand and bath towels
Beach/pool towels
Soap and shampoo
A hair drier
Facilities in your apartment at the L'Olivette include:
A kitchen with a fridge, small cooker, pots, pans, plates etc.
Gas Barbeque
Iron and ironing board
Laundry facilities (small fee for powder etc.)
TV & DVD player
DVD collection
A huge library
A laptop PC with Wi FI Internet
Garden games
Sun loungers
Purchased on your behalf and waiting in your room for your arrival (if available locally):
Your Brand of Shampoo
Your Brand of Shower Gel
Your favourite Sun Screen
Remember you can still buy most of these items airside at the airport .. even Ryanair allow one shopping bag!
Also available from the L'Olivette:
Welcome Home Tray (Chilled wine/water and snacks) which can be ordered to make coming back to L'Olivette after a day out a relaxing event.
Breakfast Hampers
Picnic Lunch Packs (order in advance)
Evening Meals up to 3 nights a week (order in advance)
A range of home made frozen meals
Honesty Bar
Light lunches (order in advance)
Airport Transfer
© Ted Yeoman.