Travel Tips

We're looking forward to welcoming you to your Edinburgh apartment. Check out these tips and arrive relaxed, refreshed and ready to explore Edinburgh! See our Edinburgh Guide to plan your break in Edinburgh.

Checklist of items to remember:

Passport
Visa
Health insurance
Travel documents
Your proof of booking
Check-in information, see: Harbour Check-in Information and Check-in Information for our other apartments
Money and Travellers Cheques
Toiletries (we supply towels and linen)
Travel adaptor if you’re bringing electrical items – the UK has a 3-point plug, with rectangular prongs
Contact List / Address Book.

Avoid Jet Lag & Travel Sickness:

Switch to the local time of your destination as soon as possible
On arrival, stay awake until you are acclimatised to local time
Take travel sickness medication early enough for it to have an effect at the start of your flight if you suffer from headaches or anxiety while travelling.

Make Flying More Pleasurable:

Suck sweets or drink water while taking off or landing as these can prevent your ears 'popping' from the change in air pressure
Have emergency toothpaste and toothbrush plus a change of underwear in your hand luggage in case your suitcase is delayed
If your airline gives you hot towels, place over your face and breathe through them, as this can also help your nose, ears and mouth adjust to cabin air pressure better

Avoid Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT):