When preparing for a holiday, there is always the anxiety of forgetting something. Most of the time it’s trivial but sometimes it can be fundamentally important. We’ve come up with a list of essential things to consider adding to your summer checklist. We hope this helps inspire you to find some great products and save some money whilst doing so…

Managing your holiday spending

Although carrying cash can be a good way of visually tracking your spending, it isn’t always the best option when it comes to keeping your money safe. Using a card means that you can keep your money stored all in one place in the safety of your wallet. This is where our partner, Currensea can help.

Currensea is the UK’s first direct debit travel card which connects to your existing bank account and automatically converts the foreign currency that you are spending to GBP. Once you have downloaded the app and start spending with your physical card, your Currensea app will notify you on your spending for each day and break down where you have spent your money, which is a great way to manage your spending.

Not only this, you can choose to contribute part of your savings on bank charges to plant trees or to recover ocean-bound plastics. Which is a great way to offset the environmental impact associated with your travels.

Stay connected

Whether you are travelling with friends and family or taking a solo trip, knowing that you can stay connected to your loved ones back home will always set your mind at ease. From personal experience, I know how stressful it can be when your data runs out whilst you are on holiday alone. The panic of losing connection to your maps is not ideal when you are trying to navigate yourself.

However, with various providers on a range of packages to suit individual needs, Reward Mobile offer a range of deals on the latest mobile phone contracts including SIM only deals with EE and Three. So, whether you are looking for more data or simply looking for a new phone to suit your trip, taking a look at new mobile deals is a must before going away.

Sustainable getaways

Travel this summer doesn’t always have to affect your carbon footprint. Camping holidays can be an adventurous way to get outdoors and explore what the UK has to offer. With a range of brands offering various camping essentials, you can save money this summer on your upcoming trip.

Halfords is a great place to start when it comes to looking for a tent, comfortable sleeping bags, gazebos and more! Even better, if you want to make your trip more exciting, you can save on bikes for you and the whole family.

Now that you have your main essentials are sorted, you can take a look at Canopey, the one-stop shop for buying all things sustainable. With items like reusable cutlery, cups, flasks, food containers and more – you can find everything you need and reduce your carbon footprint.

Relaxing and self-care

Whilst you are away and relaxing, it is an excellent reason to switch off with a new book or start a new audiobook. With brands like Foyles and Bookbeat, you will have a full range of books and audiobooks to choose from this summer. From The power politics of The House of Beckhams to the energic crime thriller based on the real life 'Konkatsu Killer', Butter – you will be sure to find your top read of the summer.

If you are interested in finding out more about member benefits and how they could support your organisation, please get in touch with us at info@parliament-hill.co.uk or call 0207 710 9494.