SPARKLED MEMORIES

Thinking that you have everything   well organised for a trip and finding out you missed a few things out can be frustrating . This can be so many of us when planning for the perfect holiday, and I know my plan wasn't on point when I traveled to New York but this time I was determined to do so for my next long-haul holiday. I realised there were so many things to remember... So I had to share (in no particular order) 12 tips, treats and tricks with you that can make your next trip away stress-free! 1.  When packing clothes, instead of folding, ROLL your clothes, you'll be surprised as to how much space you still have left compared to when folding clothes. 2. Pack for the amount of days you're staying  - You don't want your suitcase to be filled up and not have enough room for your presents and extra buys. 3. Check the weather forecast for the duration of your stay- Its good to know what type of weather you're packing for. Trust me, you don't

2  - DUBAI MUSEUM  This is the perfect place to visit as a family where you can understand the Dubai today vs ancient Dubai. The Dubai Museum is certainly a place that brings to life what is of the past as it was built in the Al Fahidi Fort in 1787 which was known to be one of the oldest buildings in Dubai.  The fact that Dubai was just a desert land, went through its hardships with the kings and today is known for its buildings and lavish lifestyle and culture; it is represented beautifully at the Museum. I would say visiting in November while celebrating their 45th Anniversary was definitely the perfect trip!  The culture of Dubai is not just made up of sky scrapers and their ultimate lavish lifestyle;  but all of this was developed from the success of  Dubai's oil, pearl and sea trade and the trade continues to flourish today. As mentioned before the Dubai Museum brings the Ancient Dubai to life- you understand their traditional way of life, the style of clothing for t

  3 - DUBAI MALL & DUBAI FOUNTAINS  Photo Credit: Bayut  Hope you're all  enjoying the iteniary for eight days in Dubai. I can't wait to hear your experiences in this beautiful city! Don't forget to leave a comment on what else I should have done while in Dubai. :) To get to the Dubai Mall, we took the Dubai Metro from JBR to the Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Station. It's a lovely journey on the train with the views of the city.  The Dubai Mall is known to be the largest mall in the world. If you wanted to walk around the whole mall in one day.. it wouldn't even be possible that's how massive it is and there's so much to do in the mall! But one thing I can say it is a beautiful architecture from inside out. It includes over 1,200 retail shops, attracting 54 million visitors every year. My family and I are definitely one of the millions who had visited this amazing attraction.  I feel like we had an enjoyable shopping experience but there was a lot of walking