A long weekend getaway can prove harder to pack for than a fortnight?s holiday. There?s nothing worse than checking in to your hotel room, opening your bag, and realising you?ve forgotten to pack your favourite pair of jeans, or you didn?t think about picking up a portable power bank.
The contents of your case will undoubtedly depend on your destination of choice. From an educational trip around a historic city to a weekend of retail therapy in the top shopping cities in the UK, we?ve put together this guide to get you ready no matter what break you?re taking!
A romantic break
If your break is simply a few days away and a change of scenery with your significant other, then we?ve got your essentials covered here. This type of city break is perfect for recharging your batteries, as well as getting some all-important together time with your partner. You?ll most likely be enjoying a date night or two with some impressive local cuisines in a rustic eatery, after slow days mooching around the landmarks. So, the high priorities for packing are:

Your favourite going-out outfit, whether it?s a glitzy dress or a sleek pair of high waisted jeans and a nice top
Make-up (if you wear it!)

Face: Moisturiser, primer, foundation, concealer, translucent powder, highlighter, contour, bronzer, blush.
Eyes: Eyeshadow primer, eyeshadow palette, mascara, eyelash curlers, fake lashes.
Brows: Tweezers, eyebrow pencil, eyebrow brush, eyebrow pomade.
Lips: Sugar-scrub, lip pencil, lip balm, lipsti...