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Packing List
Every successful vacation starts with a packing list and luggage that’s right for the trip. By drawing up a packing list, you can prepare ahead of time and have the confidence of knowing you are unlikely to leave anything important behind. Having a vacation packing list will allow you to stay organized, and hopefully prevent you from packing items that you don’t need o vacation or are too heavy to carry. The packing list is especially important when you’re traveling to a new place for the first time. While most items left behind can be secured elsewhere, you may not have the time or budget to shop for them on your vacation.
It’s unlikely you’ll need everything on this list, but I’ve tried to make it as comprehensive as possible to help you get organized. Obviously, the same vacation destination may not call for both a bathing suit and leather jacket………but you never know. If your luggage disappears, a packing list will be invaluable. That way you will have a record of every thing, for the airline and or police. Leave a copy of the list at home or with a friend.
I recommend that couples divide their vacation packing list into three categories: His, Hers, and Ours. Make sure you pack all your liquids in the suitcase that you check, not in your carry-on.
Money & Documents
Addresses for sending postcards/e-mail
Business cards
Cash
Copy of marriage license
Copy of medical history, if necessary
Driver’s license
Emergency numbers (usually you can keep them in your cell phone)
Airline tickets
Passports and visas
Traveler’s checks and receipt (keep separate)
Your itinerary
Media
Cell phone and charger
Digital camera, batteries, memory cards
iPod, headphones, batteries
Foreign- language dictionary or phase book
Journal/notebook and pen
Maps and directions or GPS (make sure your rent a car has a cigarette lighter)
Mini DVD player and DVD’s
Reading material
Travel guides
Underwater camera
Medical
Antibiotic cream
Anti-diarrhea medication
Band-aids
Birth control
Bug repellent
Cortisone 1% anti-itch cream
Extra pair of eyeglasses (or contacts)
For cruisers: Sea-sickness bands or pills
Lubricant
Pain reliever
Prescription medicines
Vaccination certificates, if required
Miscellaneous/Extra’s
Bubble bath
Binoculars
Lint roller
Massage oil
Plastic Zip-Loc bags
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Travel alarm clock
Umbrella
Her Packing List
Bathing suit ( two is best)
Sunglasses
Bras, panties, slip
Lingerie
Jewelry – earrings, necklace
Dress
Heels
Jeans
Robe ( a lot of resorts have robes for you to use)
Sandals
Shorts/Capris
Skirt
Slacks
Sneakers or walking shoes
Socks
Shirt
Sweater
Tank/halter/sleeveless tops
Workout clothes
Sundries
Blow dryer (most hotels have this)
Comb/Brush
Deodorant
Makeup
Makeup remover
Facial cleanser
Moisturizer/SPF
Tampons
Toothbrush/toothpaste/mouthwash
Dental floss
Shampoo/conditioner/styling products
Scrunches
Tweezers
Nail file
His Packing List
Athletic shoes
Belts
Boxers/Briefs
Casual shirts
Dress shoes
Hat
Collared shirts
Pants
Sandals
Shirts
Shorts
Sports jacket
Swim wear
Tie
Tee-shirts
Workout clothes
Men’s Toiletries
Comb/Brush
Deodorant
Toothbrush/toothpaste/mouthwash and floss
Lip balm
Shaving kit
Shampoo/Conditioner/styling Products