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Packing vs Rolling- Which is the Best way to Pack a Suitcase?

When it comes to travelling, packing can be the most stressful part of the preparation process.  Distinguishing essentials from luxuries, catering for every weather event, plus making sure there’s enough room in the case for gifts on the way back! To avoid any extra stress when going on a holiday, business trip or overnight visit, leading suitcases retailer SportsDirect.com set about a mission to find the best suitcase packing method.

After conducting an online survey, the UK’s travellers decided that overall, folding was the most popular packing method with a huge 64% of the vote- allowing holiday goers to organise travel items into neat piles.

Whilst folding maybe the neatest and most organised packing method, some argued that it wasn’t the most space savvy; 29% of those asked favoured to roll their clothes up before packing to make the most of suitcase space and the help avoid the dreaded creases once arriving at their destination.

Other methods were suggested, including packing all items in to vacuum bags to save space and unnecessary ironing. A small percentage of those who took the survey (6.9%) even decided that packing was not a priority and it was much easier to ‘Throw it all in and hope for the best’!

If you are travelling abroad or around the UK this year, don’t forget you can get web exclusive deals on selected suitcases and luggage items, including family sets over at www.sportsdirect.com. You can also join the conversation and let us know how you pack your suitcase on the official Facebook and Twitter pages.

 

Bruntwood transforms Leeds office building into Premier Inn

Landmark Leeds building Hepworth Point has been turned into a new Premier Inn hotel by commercial space provider Bruntwood, boasting 131 bedrooms and creating 40 new jobs. The new hotel is now open to the public, a year ahead of the new Leeds Arena in 2013.

The developments are located close to each other on the north side of Leeds city centre and provide an answer to public calls for the creation of new entertainment and leisure facilities. The new Premier Inn is situated on Clay Pit Lane and stands 10 storeys high.

Once open, Leeds Arena will have a capacity of 13,500 and will be graced by sports events, music and comedy shows and attractions for families – attendees of which will benefit from the additional accommodation choice provided by office spacespecialist Bruntwood.

Craig Burrow, Bruntwood’s director of Leeds, said: “Bruntwood are delighted to have completed the conversion of Hepworth Point in Leeds and to welcome Premier Inn as a customer. We’re now looking for further opportunities within Leeds to expand our core offering, as our customers continue to respond positively to the Bruntwood way of doing business here.”

WSB Property Consultants LLP, who handled the deal, commented that the building’s location has made it a star player in Premier Inn’s portfolio of hotels, while Whitbread Hotels and Restaurants – the parent company of Premier Inn – noted that it is ideally located for access to the city centre and university, as well as the new arena. The company’s focus is on quality and value and they are convinced that the new venue will deliver on both counts.

Premier Inn hopes to increase its current UK count of 47,000 bedrooms to 65,000 by 2016.

Bruntwood also offers conference rooms which Leeds businesses can use for training events and high-profile meetings, alongside facilities as diverse as virtual office services and full office suites.

Website: http://www.bruntwood.co.uk/.

Sturdy Luggage with Up to 60% Off at SportsDirect.com

As travelling abroad becomes more of a luxury than ever to the British public in 2012, sticking to a holiday budget will be an essential element to helping save money and spend wisely. Given that Air Passenger Duty (APD) increased on the 1st April 2012 (source- ABTA) for both economy and premium travellers, holiday makers are constantly looking for more ways to save money on other travel items.

SportsDirect.com, one of the UK’s leading luggage retailers, has recently reduced its range of suitcases and luggage sets to help cut the cost of travelling. Many of the suitcases, including full suitcase sets from trusted brands such as Dunlop and No Fear now have up to 60% discount on the reference price across a variety of styles.

For families, travelling on the cheap is now even cheaper with the SportsDirect.com discount on suitcase sets, available in sets of three through to six, everyone gets their own suitcase as well as a range of hand luggage options. Suitcase sets start from just £45 online and are available for 24 hour delivery.

Solo travellers, or holiday makers who prefer to travel light can take advantage of these amazing discounts too; the No Fear four wheeled suitcase is available for just £15 and can be used as hand luggage on major British airlines including British Airways, Ryanair, BMI Baby and Virgin*.

Wherever the skies take you, packing for the trip has never been easier or cheaper thanks to the SportsDirect.com deals. Log on at www.sportsdirect.com now to find the latest deals on all luggage and travel clothing. You can also keep up to date on all the SportsDirect.com news on the official Facebook and Twitter pages.

*All information correct at time of publishing. Please check allowance regulations direct with the airline before flying.

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