Olivia WestGoing topless at night in Algarve will now lead to a fine[/caption]
Olivia WestBadly behaved tourists who go starkers in public will now be fined[/caption]
A group of Brits stripped naked and mounted the bar in AlgrarveOlivia WestA reveller pours fruity punch into a young lad’s mouth[/caption]
Enraged City Hall officials on Friday approved huge new penalties of up to £3,375 for holidaymakers flouting a strict new “good behaviour” code.
Hefty fines will now be imposed for everything from urinating in the street to getting naked.
The rules will kick in within weeks, in time for the summer season, aiming to curb anti-social behaviour.
And locals hope they will turn the tide, with nakedness, vomiting in the street and having sex in public all now coming at a heavy price.
Badly behaved tourists who go starkers in public, or get caught bonking or simulating sex, face paying anything from £1,685 to £3,375.
Spitting or urinating in the street will be punished with fines of between £125 and £630.
Bars and cafes which let customers in without the proper dress code will also be fined.
Brit tourists were first warned about the new get-tough rules in February when Albufeira’s mayor Jose Carlos Rolo announced the “Code of Conduct” plans.
Footage of their drunken antics, showing them starkers on their knees in a line on top of a bar counter, went viral.
Rolo called the display “deeply negative” and said he would call for police reinforcements.
He said last night: “Tourists who fall down drunk aren’t needed here at all.”
Predictably, Albufeira is fast becoming the go-to spot for young revellers looking for a boozy break.
During The Sun’s investigation into tourist revelry in the town, we saw how cops and medics are already patrolling the mile-long strip — nicknamed “The Chaos” by locals — to keep a firm eye on the crazy, drunken antics of holidaymakers.
Little wonder some end up in a terrible state, as girls are plied with free drinks at many pubs in a bid to lure in paying lads, while every bar offers shots from £1.70.
Local taxi driver Guilherme, 25, told The Sun: “Stay here more than one night and you’ll see tourists having sex in the street. Sometimes it’s groups of naked men on balconies. It’s shocking.”
Furious locals decided to bring in the new code of conduct after a group of British louts got naked on a bar top and proceeded to crawl around in broad daylight last year.
Olivia WestTourists throw up on the streets[/caption]
Olivia WestCouple caught getting frisky at the roadside[/caption]
Olivia WestTourists lying on pavement[/caption]
Olivia WestTopless youths clamber clumsily up a stone wall[/caption]
It comes as a 21-year-old Brit was found dead at the foot of a set of steps in Albufeira’s old town last Wednesday.
Cops are said to believe booze is behind the tragedy.
He was there on a stag do and had left the party early to return to his hotel when it is thought he jumped over a wall while drunk, unaware there was a steep drop on the other side. He was missing for a week.
The fatalities shine an unwelcome light on the more dangerous and seedier side of the Algarve resort.
Once marketed as a family-friendly getaway, now a much younger crew of holidaymakers is descending on the cobbled streets, turning it into a nocturnal party town.
Olivia WestAlbufeira is a lively party destination being flocked to by Brits who want to party hard[/caption]
3 days agoNews PlusComments Off on I tried 5 viral packing hacks to see which could fit EVERYTHING into my £16 Primark carry-on case & the best was free
WITH many of us gearing up for summer getaways, the cost-of-living crisis continues to place pressure on our budgets.
SuppliedYasmin Harisha put five viral packing hacks to the test[/caption]
Yasmin packed five days of multiple outfitssuppliedGettyMany people struggle when it comes to packing their clothes[/caption]
However, with strict size and weight restrictions imposed by major airlines, the challenge of fitting five days’ worth of clothing, shoes, hair products, and toiletries into one compact case can feel daunting, if not impossible.
Social media is flooded with packing hacks promising to make this process easier, claiming you can effortlessly fit everything you need into your hand luggage.
Determined to separate the genuinely useful hacks from the overhyped ones, I decided to put them to the test.
And as someone who proudly holds the title of ‘world’s worst packer’ – frequently squashing items into my suitcase, breaking zips, or sitting on it to close it – I knew I’d be a tough critic.
To really push these hacks to their limits, I packed for a five-day trip that required clothing for both rain and sunshine.
This meant including a mix of warm and lightweight items to create a variety of outfits.
My packing list included: a thick blazer, a wool turtleneck jumper, a shirt, five T-shirts, a summer dress, two pairs of shorts, two pairs of jeans, five pairs of socks and underwear, a belt, a pair of trainers, flip-flops, my hairdryer, and a bag of toiletries.
For the test, I used a cabin-sized soft-shell suitcase measuring 55 x 35 x 18cm, which I bought for £16 from Primark.
Here’s how it went.
Packing cubes
Rating: 4/5
suppliedYasmin got packing cubes from Primark[/caption]
suppliedThey managed to fit her clothes, shoes and hair dryer in with ease[/caption]
Packing cubes are all the rage, constantly popping up on my social feed, so naturally, I had to put them to the test.
I picked up a set of packing cubes from Primark for £8 and started with the largest one. I carefully folded my clothes to match the size of the cube, ensuring they were as flat as possible.
To my surprise, I managed to fit nearly my entire five days’ worth of outfits into the largest cube, with only one pair of shorts, socks, underwear, and my belt left out.
I placed the packed cube flat into my suitcase, and while it took up the majority of the space, the clothes were neatly compressed and zipped up, leaving some room around it.
I was sceptical about this hack – especially with the bulkier items I needed to pack
Yasmin Harisha
There was enough space for a smaller cube, which I used to pack the remaining clothes. The smaller cube fit perfectly alongside the larger one.
This clever use of space left more than enough room in the other compartment of the suitcase for my shoes, hairdryer, and toiletries.
The packing cubes not only kept everything organised but also made it much easier to maximise the available space.
The only issue is, you have to pay for the cubes!
Vertical packing
Rating: 5/5
Yasmin voted the vertical packing as the bestsuppliedIt fit her five days worth of outfits easilysuppliedThis hack worked perfectly for Yasmin’s getawayYasmin Harisha
The vertical packing hack for a carry-on suitcase is a brilliant way to maximise space while keeping your items neatly organised.
Begin by laying out all the clothes you plan to pack, folding or rolling them as compactly as possible.
Instead of stacking clothes horizontally (one on top of the other), position each item upright and side by side, much like filing papers in a drawer.
This approach not only saves space but also allows you to see all your belongings at a glance, eliminating the need to rummage through layers.
It claims to efficiently fill gaps by utilising every bit of available space
Yasmin Harisha
Initially, I was sceptical about this hack – especially with the bulkier items I needed to pack. I couldn’t imagine fitting everything into such a small suitcase.
But to my surprise, it worked! As someone who typically piles everything in haphazardly, I was genuinely shocked by how much I managed to fit using this method.
You can use smaller items like socks, underwear, belts, and swimwear to fill gaps between the upright clothes. Shoes can go at the bottom or sides of the suitcase.
Place toiletries in a sealed bag and tuck them into any remaining gaps, ensuring they don’t shift during travel.
If you have heavier or bulkier items (e.g., a hairdryer), place them at the bottom or corners of the suitcase for balance.
Use zippered compartments for accessories like chargers or hair products.
It’s a game-changer for efficient packing.
The horizontal rolling method
Rating: 1/5
This hack left a fair amount of clothes out of the suitcasesupplied
The rolling method – where clothes are rolled into compact cylinders instead of folded flat—is designed to maximise suitcase space.
By rolling your clothes, you can save room compared to traditional flat folding, allowing you to fit more items into your luggage.
This method is also said to reduce creases in fabric and keeps your packing visually organised, as you can easily see and locate each piece of clothing.
Additionally, it claims to efficiently fill gaps by utilising every bit of available space.
While it might work for lightweight summer clothes, it’s certainly not ideal for bulkier or mixed outfits
Yasmin Harisha
A popular twist on the hack suggests laying rolled clothes horizontally (packing from the side of the suitcase rather than the bottom) instead of vertically.
While this might work for thinner items like T-shirts and shorts, it becomes far less effective when packing bulkier clothes.
In my experience, thicker items like jumpers and jeans took up most of the suitcase when laid horizontally, leaving little room for anything else.
As a result, I could only half-pack my suitcase, making the hack impractical for trips requiring varied clothing.
Ultimately, I found this variation more effort than it’s worth, earning it a low mark.
While it might work for lightweight summer clothes, it’s certainly not ideal for bulkier or mixed outfits.
Holiday packing tips
Jemma Solomon, aka The Label Lady has got 5 packing tips to help you get organised for your next holiday.
1. Write a list
Think about all the essentials you need to take with you; suncream, medicine, a few games for the kids, beach towels, and write everything in one list, which you can tick off as you add it to your suitcase.
Or for complete ease, try Google’s AI app – Gemini – which will create a list for you and help you not over pack.
2. Involve your kids
Jemma said: “My girls are getting older, they’re 11 and nine, and they enjoy helping to pack. So I send them a list, and say ‘this is what you need’ and they follow the list.
“And then I give them a rucksack each – and say to them ‘you can have whatever you want in there as long as it’s not liquid’, and they can take that on the plane. And that’s their ‘home away from home’ items.”
3. Try a hack or two
She said: “I think they all work, but for different reasons – and you’ve just got to pick the right one for your trip.
“Rolling your clothes is really good to stop your clothes from getting creases. And if you’re trying to get a lot of items into your case, it’s a space saver.
“Packing cubes are great – for example, I’m going on holiday with my three kids and we’re all using the same suitcase for our clothes.
“These handy compartments let you separate your clothes, toiletries and tech into designated cubes, maximising luggage space by keeping your items compressed and neatly stacked.
“I love taking them abroad with the family and it means my kids can easily take charge of their own items once we’ve arrived.”
4. Decant beauty products
Do you really need to take full-size bottles of shampoo and conditioner with you? The beauty industry has evolved so much, you can now buy shampoo bars or sheets – which are much lighter and smaller.
Or, if you’ll be popping to the shops when you’re abroad, consider buying some items when you arrive.
5. Get organised before you come home
Jemma said: “When you repack on holiday [before coming home], the trick is to separate clean from dirty clothes.
“Also pack it in some form of order – so lights, darks, colours for items that need washing, or if you wash your clothes by person in the household, piles for each person.
“Then you can put it straight into the washing machine. Do it straight away, don’t leave it.”
The vertical rolling method
Rating: 2/5
suppliedThis technique managed to fit more but the suitcase struggled to close[/caption]
This method is quite similar to the previous hack but slightly more refined – and feels like one that’s been passed down through generations long before the days of social media.
Instead of laying the rolled cylinders horizontally, the hack suggests packing them vertically.
I found this approach to be much more effective, as it allowed for better organisation and made use of the suitcase’s height.
However, despite its advantages, I was still left with a pair of shorts that didn’t quite fit, and closing the suitcase turned into a struggle.
I even had to sit on it to get it zipped up, with my belt awkwardly squeezed in at the last minute.
While it’s an improvement on the horizontal method, it still falls short for bulkier items or when you’re packing for a longer trip.
Space saving method
Rating: 2/5
The belt has been wrapped around the clothessuppliedSocks and underwear have been placed inside the trainerssupplied
This hack was the perfect complement to my vertical rolling method, helping me free up extra space in my suitcase by cleverly utilising every spare inch.
The idea is to maximise not just the space inside your suitcase but also use items like shoes and the edges of the bag.
The hack suggests using your shoes or trainers as holders for smaller items like socks and underwear.
This simple trick created just enough extra space for me to fit my pair of shorts into the remaining gaps, along with the rest of my underwear.
Another ingenious tip was to avoid rolling up your belt.
Instead, lay it flat and wrap it around the edge of the suitcase, surrounding your packed clothes.
This was such a savvy solution and made perfect sense – it’s hard to believe I hadn’t thought of it before
This hack is a no-brainer for anyone looking to optimise their packing and is definitely worth trying on your next trip.
Luggage Rules for Major Airlines
British Airways
Cabin Baggage: 1 cabin bag (max 56 x 45 x 25 cm) and 1 personal item (max 40 x 30 x 15 cm), total weight up to 23 kg.
Checked Baggage: Economy allows 1 bag up to 23 kg. Premium Economy, Business, and First Class allow more.
EasyJet
Cabin Baggage: 1 small cabin bag (max 45 x 36 x 20 cm), no weight limit but must fit under the seat.
Checked Baggage: Fees apply, up to 23 kg per bag. Passengers can pay for additional weight up to 32 kg.
Ryanair
Cabin Baggage: 1 small bag (max 40 x 20 x 25 cm). Priority boarding allows an additional larger cabin bag (max 55 x 40 x 20 cm, up to 10 kg).
Checked Baggage: Fees apply, options for 10 kg or 20 kg bags.
Virgin Atlantic
Cabin Baggage: Economy and Premium allow 1 cabin bag (max 56 x 36 x 23 cm, up to 10 kg). Upper Class allows 2 bags.
Checked Baggage: Economy Light has no checked baggage. Economy Classic, Delight, and Premium allow at least 1 bag up to 23 kg. Upper Class allows 2 bags.
Emirates
Cabin Baggage: Economy allows 1 bag (max 55 x 38 x 20 cm, up to 7 kg). Business and First Class allow 2 bags (total up to 12 kg).
Checked Baggage: Economy Class varies by fare type (from 20 kg to 35 kg). Business and First Class allow up to 40 kg and 50 kg respectively.
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