| Not once but twice I've had clients travelling to | | | | house. Where's the coolest place? The best time |
| hot countries with personalised chocolates. How to | | | | to spot this is very early in the morning or late at |
| keep them in good condition is their top concern. | | | | night when temperatures are low. Once, you've |
| No one wants to present dripping hot would be | | | | found the coolest room, which I must warn will |
| chocolate favours. So if you're also en-route for | | | | not be the kitchen as during the day it's bound to |
| your destination wedding on a sunny terrain then | | | | get warmer, look for a secure place like a |
| keep these tips handy for your personalised | | | | cupboard to store your chocolates. You may |
| chocolate gifts: | | | | want to leave them in whatever container |
| 1. Get a plastic bowl with a lid: Look for something | | | | they've travelled in. |
| that will fit your suitcase and can be padded with | | | | 4. Think secure: Have you kept them far and |
| clothes. Put your personalised chocolates in it and | | | | safe from tiny busy fingers of either rats, cats or |
| keep it sealed. If you can't fit a bowl or container | | | | your cute grandchildren? You can never tell if |
| in your luggage then any bag with a zip would do | | | | there are rodents in a place. You don't want to |
| even a freezer bag. Just be sure to follow all the | | | | find out using your chocolate favours as a bait |
| other tips below. If possible keep them in your | | | | anyway. So, keep them safe and secure. |
| hand luggage. You shouldn't have too much trouble | | | | 5. Don't think fridge: It's not wise especially in a |
| with security since it's not liquid. | | | | tropical country. The last thing you want is for the |
| 2. Watch out for the Sun: Once you've arrived at | | | | chocolates to experience a sudden drop in |
| your destination keep your personalised chocolate | | | | temperature. It's the whole essence of keeping |
| bars or truffles away from any direct heat or | | | | them in a container. |
| sunlight. If you leave them in your suitcase or | | | | Of course, these tips are not exclusive to those |
| bag, make sure neither is near a window. | | | | planning a wedding. I have experienced |
| 3. Think cool: Have you noticed your feet always | | | | temperatures of up to 32 degrees Fahrenheit |
| get cold first when the temperature drops? Yes. | | | | seated in my study in a temperate country. If |
| That's where your chocolate belongs, as close to | | | | you're ordering personalised chocolate however or |
| the ground as possible. For the next few days | | | | have any chocolate you want to keep in top |
| before you need them, study the room or the | | | | shape then feel free to follow the advice. |