FabSwingers.com forum: Toiletries on Holiday in Gran canaria

By *unlovers OP Couple
over a year ago

rotherham

Question for the ladies

As we go to Gran canaria a lot Im getting fed up of all my toiletries weighing the most in my case (shampoo/condioner/suncreme/shower gel etc etc).....does anyone know of a cheap shop over there where i can buy them???

All the local little corner shops charge the earth for these items so if anyone knows something i dont then please help

xxxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Decant into smaller containers?

Sets of smaller bottles, jars and dispensers can be picked up quite cheaply from Poundshops etc...

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By *Ryan-Man
over a year ago

In Your Bush

Just put em in your hubby's case

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By *atisfy janeWoman
over a year ago

Torquay

Just about everything on Gran Can is expensive nowadays, suntan lotions and the like are probably double the price of the UK.

The Hipo and Spar chain of supermarkets are very expensive, and chemists (Farmacia) on the island are even worse for high prices.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"Just put em in your hubby's case"

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By *issBehavingxxWoman
over a year ago

Glasgow

"Decant into smaller containers?

Sets of smaller bottles, jars and dispensers can be picked up quite cheaply from Poundshops etc...

this

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By *icked weaselCouple
over a year ago

Near Edinburgh..

we find it best to take shampoo and suntan lotian bottles with probably enough for the holiday.. so we can we just leave them in the hotel and not leaving half full bottles of stuff etc behind !!

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By *atisfy janeWoman
over a year ago

Torquay

"we find it best to take shampoo and suntan lotian bottles with probably enough for the holiday.. so we can we just leave them in the hotel and not leaving half full bottles of stuff etc behind !!"

This......

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By *unlovers OP Couple
over a year ago

rotherham

I cant put them into smaller bottles as I tend to use everything i take as I have a lot of hair

Just thought someone might know of cheaper shops other that the local touristy ones

Thanx anyway

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By *taffs_hotwifeCouple
over a year ago

Lichfield

There is a cheap locals shop in Sonneland just outside Maspalomas, can't remember the name of it though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I cant put them into smaller bottles as I tend to use everything i take as I have a lot of hair

Just thought someone might know of cheaper shops other that the local touristy ones

Thanx anyway

xx"

Get your hair cut...it will grow

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By *unlovers OP Couple
over a year ago

rotherham

Not a very good answer but thanx for suggestion

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Not a very good answer but thanx for suggestion"

I wasn't being serious

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I wasn't being serious

Tig don't you know you got to put a smiley on or people will think your serious?

...oh you did!

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By *lackboaWoman
over a year ago

greenock

you dont need big bottles of anything...you're only going to be away for a couple of weeks at most.....decant what you need....and leave all non essentials behind....you can get solid shampoo, shower gel and body butter at lush......much lighter than liquid toiletries

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By *unlovers OP Couple
over a year ago

rotherham

Ooops sorry was i suppose to be phsycic

Get my hair cut indeed...lmao

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Go to boots, super drug, savers. And ask for the small tester pouches. Weigh nothing.

Hope that helps

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I holiday in the Canaries a lot and find the local brands every bit as good as the main brands you buy here and are a fraction of the cost.

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By *unlovers OP Couple
over a year ago

rotherham

The closest shops to our hotel dont sell cheap toiletries hence the reason i was asking...lol

Cant take small satchets as i have a lot of hair which i explained earlier

Was just trying to save on weight in case but will just have to put up with it as we normally do

No worries

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I wasn't being serious

Tig don't you know you got to put a smiley on or people will think your serious?

...oh you did!

I obviously used the wrong one pfft

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

pay the extra £18 and you will get a extra 5kg problem sorted

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By *icked weaselCouple
over a year ago

Near Edinburgh..

"i explained earlier

Was just trying to save on weight in case but will just have to put up with it as we normally do

No worries"

We usually bring gifts etc back with us so we make sure we have a spare few kgs before we Fly out...

if your having trouble.. getting below the maximum luggage weight before you Fly out..

Then i hope you dont intend on doing much shopping whilst on holiday

...!!!!!

i usually go on holiday to shop... lol

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"pay the extra £18 and you will get a extra 5kg problem sorted "

weigh up which is cheaper, the excess baggage cost or buying out there

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By *atisfy janeWoman
over a year ago

Torquay

"pay the extra £18 and you will get a extra 5kg problem sorted

weigh up which is cheaper, the excess baggage cost or buying out there"

The excess baggage is without a doubt cheaper than buying toiletries and sun lotions on Gran Canaria.....

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"pay the extra £18 and you will get a extra 5kg problem sorted

weigh up which is cheaper, the excess baggage cost or buying out there

The excess baggage is without a doubt cheaper than buying toiletries and sun lotions on Gran Canaria....."

there we go then, issue solved.....god i am good

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By *unlovers OP Couple
over a year ago

rotherham

For years we have been managing with the weight allowance we already have

I just wanted to ditch the toiletries for more shoes or clothes

lmao

PLus I dont go o holiday to shop as for us its about relaxing in the daytime and partying in the evenings

xxx

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By *atisfy janeWoman
over a year ago

Torquay

"For years we have been managing with the weight allowance we already have

I just wanted to ditch the toiletries for more shoes or clothes

lmao

PLus I dont go o holiday to shop as for us its about relaxing in the daytime and partying in the evenings

xxx"

I thought you were asking for tips on where to shop for toiletries?

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By *unlovers OP Couple
over a year ago

rotherham

i was why

Have i confused you??

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By * Jay69Man
over a year ago

Bridgwater - Somerset

Book an expensive hotel that provides toiletries?

Buy your other half a very unfashionable waistcoat (like fishermen etc. wear) with lots and lots of zip pockets, fill with sachets of stuff.

I have one just for this purpose, satnav goes in one pocket, ebook in another etc.

Makes me look like a lumpy Michelin man but saves the case for other stuff.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Apparently there are a couple of Supermarkets - Hiperdino and Eurospar in San Fernando - which may be cheaper.

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By *exycleanerWoman
over a year ago

pontefract

what about travel toiletries that they sell in all shops here ??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Judging by the OPs fabulous hair, I'm guessing it will take several travel size bottles of shampoo and conditioner in one go!

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By *unlovers OP Couple
over a year ago

rotherham

Professor thank you for your most sensible answer hun and yes i do use rather a lot of shampoo and conditioer

xxxxx

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