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What to pack for every kind of summer holiday

Whether you’re heading out on a road trip, cycling through a city break or adventuring up-country, we’ve put together the perfect carry-on to take you there and back

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What to bring on a summer city break
HTSI’s style director shares her packing checklist for a holiday in Munich this summer
Travel essentials for a California summer
HTSI’s travel editor packs for an active holiday on the West Coast
What to pack for a Provençal road trip
From fisherman’s sandals to basket bags, HTSI’s junior fashion features editor knows how to travel light
What to pack for a jaunt to Marbella
Contributing editor Nick Foulkes cruises into the Costa del Sol with a linen Teba jacket, Cuban-inspired shirt and waterproof cigar case
Hardy essentials for a family trip to the Alps
From Cloudvista running shoes to Swarovski binoculars, HTSI contributing editor Fergus Scholes picks his must-packs for summer on the slopes
How to pack to hike the Spanish coast
HTSI’s junior fashion editor recommends stylish and practical staples for a walking tour of the Basque country