Help Your Student Son or Daughter From Forgetting These 7 Items on Holiday

In a poll carried out by sunshine.co.uk, 75% of people said they always end up forgetting something when packing for holiday. In turn, they spend an average of £26.50 replacing those goods they forgot at the airport or whilst abroad. Sure, it's hardly likely to break the bank, but it's always a bit of a nuisance when you suddenly break into a cold sweat. You're halfway along the motorway towards the airport as it hits you. You've forgot your passport.

And it's worse for students. Let's face it, when we were students we probably would have left our own heads behind if we didn't constantly have our parents clearing up the collateral damage we left behind us. These days students have so much on their minds – between exams and relationships – that it's unsurprising they sometimes forget things.

But with our foolproof list, the My Favourite Voucher Codes team have scraped together those items your son or daughter are likely to forget as they go on their culture shock trips or boozy getaways.

Make the Most of STA Travel's Student Resources

If you're a student (or a parent of one) and not drilling into your disgruntled nineteen-year-old how fantastic STA Travel is for guaranteeing amazing deals and other student travel benefits as you take on the world... Well, we don't know what to tell you. As well as being a great place to save on seeing the world as you travel from A to B and everywhere beyond, STA Travel also has all those holiday extras that might just slip their mind.

Both student travel insurance and those all important student discounts are essential when trekking across the world. Whether it's a gap year or the last big summer holiday before third year and graduation hit, you always need to ensure you're covered wherever you are in the world.

At STA Travel you can find insurance policies made with student travellers in mind. Here you can also get an International Student Identity Card, which will allow you to benefit from amazing savings beyond the realms of the UK.

Don't Forget Essential Clothing from Your Packing List

We're not sure what it is, but there's something about being in your late teens and early twenties that means you just don't see all the worst case scenarios like your mum might. But any parent will be nagging their child to ensure they pack for all weathers, and it's true.

Even if your son or daughter is heading to paradise, the weather can change without giving a seconds notice. One way or another, no one wants to be without those necessary items needed to feel comfortable in certain climates. We recommend packing:

• A waterproof coat or plastic poncho.

• At least one long or short sleeved top, depending on what climate you're heading to.

• One pair of jeans or shorts.

• Hoodies are great no matter where you're going; even in a hot location, the evenings or air conditioned buildings might be on the cooler side.

• Socks. Everyone seems to forget socks.

• And, for goodness sake, pack spare underwear.

Everyone Forgets to Save Money on Airport Car Parking

Honestly, we'd be surprised if they hadn't pulled your leg to give them a lift to the airport. But we also wouldn't blame you for giving an outright 'no' if their flight is anytime before 9am. If they do just so happen to be dragging themselves to the airport, we bet they won't have considered the importance of advance bookings for airport parking. Or that you can get it so much cheaper when you don't book directly with the airport itself.

With the help of Purple Parking, you can compare the costs of onsite vs offsite airport parking and ensure they're catching their flight by securing the best rates. You can always rely on being able to save at least 15% too with Purple Parking Voucher Codes.

The Toiletries Parents Nag Their Children About

This one is easy. Whether they're simply digging their heels in the sand, or genuinely forget, your son or daughter is likely going to need you to do them a service and ensure these items are packed. Luckily, you love them unconditionally, so it's okay. Right?

Repeat after me. Make sure you pack:

• Sun cream so you don't burn.

• A toothbrush so you can, you know, keep those pearly white squeaky clean.

• Fully equipped First Aid kits will come in handy in any situation.

And lastly, contraception. More specifically, condoms. It's always good to have a back-up and we know it's an awkward one to consider what your child might be up to. But really there never was a better time to say, 'Better safe than sorry!' You can buy condoms from many high street stores like Boots, Ann Summers or even your local supermarket like Tesco. For more discreet purchases, even get from online retailers like Lovehoney or Amazon.

Your Kids Will Forgive You For This Reminder

Whilst there's no way you can wrap one of these items up as anything other than a selfish reminder, the other is really you going above and beyond to help them have a good time. No one wants to be without their phone charger. And, let's face it, there's nothing worse for a parent than ringing your child and it going straight to voicemail. Especially when they're halfway across the world, panic mode won't take long to engage.

Ensure they've packed their phone charger (maybe even with a back-up) and send them off with a bottle opener, too. The horror of being revved up to have a drink only to discover you can't get into it because you don't have a bottle opener isn't worth mentioning. Your heart literally drops into your stomach. In the event of beers on the beach, they won't have to suffer without with your trusty reminder.

Who says parents aren't great? We certainly think they are. Whilst there are some things everyone would do well to remember to take on holiday with them, students are unique beings who sometimes still need that extra bit of coddling. Thankfully, parents are always eager to cling onto their little ones, no matter how big they grow.

And, thanks to My Favourite Voucher Codes, parents don't even have to be the bad guy with their incessant reminders. Just send your kids this blog and they can work it our for themselves!

Posted By: Alice Marshall - My Favourite Voucher Codes - 12th October 2018