Even if you travel a lot, there is no place like home, however luxurious your surroundings. Unpack as soon as possible and spread your personal belongings, and character, artistically around the room. Bringing a few 'special' items can help to make you feel more at home, but if packing space was limited, drape shoes and dresses so you wake up ans see something familiar.

Candles, books, incense, pictures from home, are all great to help recreate your space but this all depends on how long you will be staying. Always purchase fresh flowers as this will bring life to even the drabbest of hotel rooms. Collect items like rocks, shells, leaves, branches, to freshen up the space and bring a sense of nature and comfort, but just make sure that the hotel staff don't think it is junk and bin all your efforts. Music is also key; ipods are great as you can store a wide slection of your favourites which can transport you to any city in the world, or even back home, if you shut your eyes.

Don't forget to bring all your favourite bath and beauty products so if it all gets too much you can just soak your troubles away.

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