Holiday checklist
There are so many things to remember to take with you when going on holiday so we have compiled a checklist, just to help you make sure that nothing gets left behind.
Firstly there is the paperwork and money:
- Passport, drivers licence, visas
- Scan passport and send copy to your own e-mail inbox (very helpful if passport gets stolen)
- Address book and emergency numbers and contact details
- Travel tickets, directions, hotel contact details
- Cash and foreign currency
- Travellers cheques
- Credit card, debit card, ATM card
- Map and guide book
- Event tickets (if you are attending any events)
Your travel kit
- Notebook and pen
- Travel first aid kit (incl. Immodium, salt tablets, plasters, motion sickness pills etc.)
- Swiss army knife
- Suitcase, luggage ID tags, luggage locks
- Travel alarm clock
- Camera, batteries, film or memory card - keep in carry-on baggage
- Mini sewing kit, scissors - keep in checked baggage
- Laundry bag, ziploc plastic bags, soap packets, travel iron
- Book, magazine, playing cards, games, walkman/mp3 player
- Sleeping bag, pillow, earplugs
- Laptop, power plug adapters, modem plug adapter
- Torch, batteries
- Binoculars
- Keys, phone, phone charger, watch, wallet, purse, handbag
- Mosquito net and repellent (if travelling to areas with high risk)
When it comes to clothing, your destination plays a large part in what you need to pack, but here is a basic guideline:
- Socks, underwear
- Trousers, skirts, shorts
- Shirts, blouses, t-shirts
- Swimming costume, sun hat, sunglasses
- Jacket, raincoat
- Sensible shoes
- Pyjamas
- Smart clothes
Toiletries - we've all accidentally left some of them at home before which can be inconvenient and costly!
- Comb, brush
- Shaver, razor, shaving cream
- Aftershave, perfume
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss, mouthwash, lipbalm
- Deodorant
- Cotton buds
- Soap, shampoo, towelettes
- Sunscreen, after-sun lotion
- Glasses, contact lenses, contact lens solution
And lastly don't forget any prescription medicines and the prescription if you require needles.
