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11+ Travel Hacks To Know Before You Hit The Road

Traveling is supposed to be relaxing, but before you can enjoy yourself on the beach, you have to deal with all those little things that can ruin a trip.

These helpful hacks will solve common packing problems, and give you a few ideas to make your hotel feel like home. Bon voyage!

Tie a colorful ribbon to your suitcase.

Reddit | Appropriate_Buyer

Most of us have a black or navy suitcase, and that means they all look pretty much the same when they're in baggage claim.

A colorful ribbon will help you know which one is definitely yours.

Stop spills in your luggage.

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Place a piece of plastic under the cap of your shampoo and other lotion bottles. The plastic will add an extra seal and stop the caps from unscrewing and getting the bottle's contents all over your stuff.

Wrap up your hotel's remote.

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There is a very small chance that your hotel's TV remote ever gets cleaned. Yuck.

Take the liner from the ice bucket and wrap it over the remote. You'll still be able to use it, but you won't have to wonder about who used it before you checked in.

Pack jewelry in a pill box.

Reddit | lazergun4

Using a pill case is a great way to keep your jewelry organized and free from tangles. You can even plan your accessories for each day of the week.

If you buy an opaque one, it could also deter thieves who happen upon your luggage.

Add a fridge to your hotel room.

Reddit | syswolf

If your room didn't come with a mini fridge, fill up your sink with ice from the machine. You'll be able to chill your drinks and enjoy a refreshing beverage.

Save money on travel adapters.

Reddit | moyvore

Instead of buying multiple travel adapters, buy one and bring along a power bar for all your electronics.

These things can be pricey, so save that money for something nice while you're on your trip.

Ever come across one of these hairdryers?

Reddit | yusrax

You know those hotel hair dryers where you have to hold down the button at all times or else it won't work? Yeah, they're really annoying.

Wrap a hair scrunchie around the hairdryer so the button will stay activated while you style your 'do.

DIY a tablet holder.

Imgur | Menpachi

If you want to watch something on your tablet or phone while you're on a plane, simply bring along a rubber band. Wrap the band around your device and hang it up!

How to pack spray bottles.

Reddit | Zeno_3NHO

If you have spray bottles in your luggage, wrap a T-shirt or any other fabric you have around the bottle and under the trigger.

This way, the trigger won't activate when your luggage is being moved around and spray all your items.

Close that annoying gap.

Reddit | tooopeaceful

If your hotel room's curtains just won't close all the way, use a bobby pin to close the gap.

This is a real lifesaver if you plan on sleeping in the next morning and don't want to wake up to the sun's glare in your face.

Be the good person at the airport.

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It'll take up space in your carry-on, but packing a power bar could earn you some new friends at the airport.

There are never enough outlets, and this way, you can expand the number of ones that are there. Way to go!

Use drink koozies for small electronics.

Reddit | Blox05

Keep your cords and electronics organized in your bag with the help of a few drink koozies. They're lightweight, and just the right size for holding these small items.

Tie your keys to your phone charger at the hotel.

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If you're one of those people who always forgets their phone charger plugged into an outlet at the hotel, tie your keys to the cord.

You can't leave without your keys, or at least, you won't get very far if you do.

The smart way to pack lotion.

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Use contact lens cases to bring along small amounts of makeup or lotion. You'll really cut down on your baggage weight without all those heavy bottles taking up space.

This is also a great idea for short, weekend getaways.

Make a toothbrush stand.

Reddit | BrReg

If you don't want to leave your toothbrush on the hotel's bathroom counter, punch a hole in the bottom on a paper cup.

Turn the cup upside down, and now you have a way to keep your toothbrush away from germs.