Packing List:
- Passport for International travel
- Driver’s license or state issued ID
- Travel visa for some countries
- Travel documents and/or itinerary
- Notarized letter if traveling with children under 18, without both custodial parents
- Money/ Credit Cards/ Foreign Currency/ Debit card with foreign pin number
- Electronics: Ipad/laptop/camera/headphones/earbuds
- Batteries/ chargers
- Foreign electrical adapter/converter
- Prescriptions/medicines
- Spare eyeglasses/eye contacts/eye drops
- Jacket/coat/umbrella
- Clothing: shirts/pants/dress/shorts/jacket/undergarments/socks/belts/ scarves/ accessories/shoes
- Make up
- Toiletries: shampoo/shaving cream/hair gel/razors/lotions (see good to know below for restrictions)
- Toothbrush/tooth paste
- Deodorant
- Medicine: Aspirin/band aids/ tums
- Magazines/book/playing cards/ puzzles
- Gum, snacks for the trip (fruit and vegetables not allowed past customs upon arrival)
In addition, for beach vacations:
- Swim wear/ cover up
- Sandals/ flip flops
- Beach bag
- Sun glasses
- Beach towel (most resorts provide one)
- Sun visor/ hat
- Sun tan lotion/ aloe vera gel
- Plastic bag to carry wet swim suit in upon return
- Waterproof cases for: camera/radio/speaker
Good to know before you go:
- Liquids in your carry-on are limited to 3.4oz. and must be packed in a quart size zip lock bag.
- Metal objects such as tweezers, razors, nail files, etc. need to be packed in your checked luggage.
- Verify flight times at least 24 hours in advance.
- Pack essentials and valuables such as prescriptions, in your carry-on bag.
- Call your credit card company prior to departure and advise them of your travel plans.
- Call your cell phone company and inquire about international rates and services.
- Check in time at most hotels is 4 p.m., and check out is usually at 11 a.m. Luggage can typically be stored with the front desk if requested.
- Most hotels provide blow dryers, in room safes and pool towels.
- All inclusive hotels may have a dress code at some of their restaurants.
- Some destinations charge arrival/departure taxes.
Prior to departure check list:
- Make copies of your travel itinerary, passport and credit cards. Leave copies with someone at home who can access them if required.
- Leave someone a house key, a copy of where you are staying and phone number.
- Clearly label each piece of luggage and remove old destination tags to avoid confusion.
- Don’t pack anything valuable or fragile.
- Fill prescriptions needed during travel.
- Call credit card company with dates of travel.
- Arrange for pet care.
- Water house plants.
- Adjust house thermostat.
- Arrange for mail pick up.
- Discard perishable food.
- Arrange for someone to set out the trash.
- Go to bank for small bills and if needed request foreign currency.
- Pay bills due while in your absence.
- Surge protect computer/sensitive electronics.