Holiday Packing List

Print out this handy holiday checklist and take the stress out of your next vacation or business trip.

Paperwork

  • Travel insurance
  • Passport, identification, visa(s)
  • Address book
  • Travel tickets, directions, hotel contact details
  • Cash (incl. foreign currency)
  • Travellers cheques
  • Credit card, debit card, ATM card
  • Map, guide book
  • Event tickets
  • Notebook, pen

Home Checklist

  • Lock doors, windows, garage
  • Leave keys and itinerary with a friend
  • Stop routine deliveries - milk, newspapers, mail
  • Turn down thermostat
  • Arrange for pet and plant care
  • Book airport taxi

Luggage and belongings

  • Suitcases, bags, luggage ID tags, luggage locks (not for checked baggage)
  • Travel alarm clock
  • Camera, batteries, film (keep in carry-on baggage), memory card
  • Mini sewing kit, scissors (keep in checked baggage)
  • Laundry bag, ziploc plastic bags, soap packets, Travel iron
  • Book, magazine, playing cards, games, walkman / ipod
  • Sleeping bag, blanket, pillow, earplugs
  • Laptop, power plug adapter, modem plug adapter
  • Torch / flashlight, batteries
  • Binoculars

Clothing

  • Keys, phone, watch, wallet, purse, handbag
  • Socks, underwear
  • Trousers, skirts, shorts
  • Shirts, blouses, t-shirts
  • Swimming costume
  • Jacket, raincoat
  • Shoes
  • Pyjamas
  • Dress, suit, tie, belt, cufflinks
  • Cap, sun hat, sunglasses

Toiletries

  • Comb, brush
  • Shaver, razor, shaving cream
  • Aftershave, perfume
  • Toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss, mouthwash, lipbalm
  • Deodorant
  • Cotton buds
  • Soap, shampoo, towelettes
  • Towel, blow dryer, hair straighteners / curlers

Medication

  • Personal prescriptions
  • Personal hygiene items
  • First aid kit, antibiotic ointment, alcohol wipes
  • Paracetamol, aspirin, vitamin tablets
  • Cough Syrup, cold and flu medicine
  • Indigestion tablets, diarrhea medicine, laxatives
  • Motion sickness medicine
  • Insect repellent
  • Sunscreen, after-sun lotion
  • Glasses, contact lenses, contact lens solution

Food and drink

  • Sandwiches, sweets, chocolates
  • Water
  • Tea bags

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