You must have found cheap flights to Europe or within the US, booked a wonderful hotel room, rented a car. Now you need to think about what to bring with you. Whether you are headed just for a short trip by car, flying to a different state, or traveling oversees, this packing list will help pack all the essentials you might need and not to forget things.
Here is your travel check list.
Print it out, Pack it in, and Check it off the list!
PREPARATION
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
Book a hotel room Reserve a crib or extra bed if traveling with children (usually at no extra cost) Reserve flight and purchase airline tickets; make sure to have seat numbers in advance Make a train or bus reservation Arrange transportation from the airport to the hotel if flying (rent a car or book a transfer) Rent a car or prepare own vehicle for traveling Check for visa and passport requirement if traveling outside the US Research activities, tours, and events; depending on destination, it can cheaper to buy tickets before you go or at your destination Check on electricity, voltage, and outlet/plug types, if traveling outside the US. Pack adapters if needed Find out telephone service and dialing codes to your country Research vaccination requirements, if traveling abroad
Also...
Pay all the bills that might be due while you are gone DO NOT stop mail or newspaper delivery, but rather ask a trusted person to pick it up every couple days. Intruders are more attracted by vacant houses. Inform family members or friends that you trust about your trip Leave and hide a key outside the house
TIP:
If you plan to rent a car, do that in advance, not at your destination, you will save lots of money.
BEFORE YOU LEAVE
Reconfirm flights with the airline 24-48 hours before you leave Reconfirm hotel reservation Print out and take with you all reservations you made and have confirmation numbers Exchange currency before you leave or at the airport (the rates are usually better at the local banks, not airport)
HOME PREPARATION
If you have pets, arrange for a pet sitter or book a pet hotel Secure the home: close and lock windows & doors Shut off water (if not freezing) Adjust the temperature inside the home (turn down or turn off thermostat) Turn off the lights Remove valuables from the yard Take out trash Unplug small kitchen and other appliances Water plants Empty refrigerator
~~~~~ TRAVEL PACKING CHECKLIST ~~~~~
BEFORE PACKING
Check with airlines on luggage weight limit and measurements for carry on and checked luggage Pack luggage so you can carry it
TRAVEL NECESSITIES
Airline tickets (if paper tickets) & itineraries Hotel reservation confirmation Car rental confirmation Bus or train tickets Tour, entertainment, or other events confirmation or tickets Passport, green card, personal ID (driver's license) Birth certificate, if necessary Marriage certificate, if necessary Visa Copies of passports and other documents Road map/ directions Destination guide book Travel insurance/ Medical insurance Credit/ check cards Wallet Cash/ travelers checks Student ID
OTHER TRAVEL ITEMS
Pleasure reading Food/ snacks Water bottle Travel pillow Sleeping mask Ear plugs Chewing gum Plastic bags Safety pins Appropriate luggage Luggage locks / keys Headphones Address book / important contacts Calling card Business cards Journal Day planner Phrasebook / dictionary Playing cards/ games Sewing kit
PERSONAL ITEMS
TOILETRIES
Tooth brush Tooth paste (3 oz if carry on) Dental floss Mouthwash Deodorant (3 oz if carry on) Shampoo (3 oz if carry on) Conditioner (3 oz if carry on) Shower gel (3 oz if carry on) Hair brush or comb Hair gel/mousse (3 oz if carry on) Hair spray (3 oz if carry on) Soap Sunscreen (3 oz if carry on) Body cream/ lotion (3 oz if carry on) Lip balm Shaver/ razor Shaving cream (3 oz if carry on) Aftershave (3 oz if carry on) Washcloth Perfume/ cologne Make up / make up remover (3 oz if carry on) Mirror Scissors Tweezers Nail clipper
HEALTH / MEDICATION
Prescription medication First aid kit Aspirin, Tylenol / pain reliever Cold/ sinus medication Laxative Diarrhea medication Insect repellent Motion sickness medicine Antibiotic ointment Hand wipes/ tissues Band aids Sleeping aid Vitamins Contact lenses / cleaners Eye care Thermometer Cotton Balls/ swabs Feminine hygiene Birth control
BASIC CLOTHES
Sleepwear Underwear Socks/ hosiery Bras Undershirt Robe
OUTERWEAR
Pants/ jeans Skirts Shirts Sweaters T-shirts Tank tops Sweatshirts Sportswear Shorts Swimsuits Jackets Coat Raincoat Dress clothes (dresses, suits, slacks, shirts) Tie/ scarf Hat Gloves
FOOTWEAR
Sandals Dress shoes Leisure shoes/ flip flops Athletic shoes Slippers
ACCESSORIES
Belt Wrist watch Jewelry Hair accessories Glasses (reading, sunglasses) Glass case Umbrella
ELECTRONICS / TECHNOLOGY
Voltage adapter / converter Hair accessories (dryer, iron, rollers) Laptop computer / charger/ cords Cell phone/ charger Music player/ iPod DVD player / DVDs Camera / batteries / memory card Video recorder / batteries / memory card PDA / charger Alarm clock Batteries Small flashlight Binoculars Calculator
WORK ITEMS
Office supplies Work documents / reading Work contacts Notepad
AUTOMOBILE PREPARATION
Check tire pressure (including spare tire) Check oil Check windshield fuel Check fuel Check battery Clean & wash Emergency road kit Extra set of keys
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