Travel Checklist – Things to pack for your vacation
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Looking for a comprehensive vacation packing list? Here’s everything you need to carry for your vacation organized by category.
An ultimate packing list for your vacation
Documents
- Passport / License (also include copies)
- Green card / OCI Card
- Printed tickets – airplane + attractions (or e-ticket / confirmation number)
- Itinerary printouts
- Airline / Hotel / Car rental contact information saved on your phone as well as paper copies
- Cash (in the currency of your destination)
- Travel insurance details
- Checkbook / Credit cards / Debit cards – If you are going to India and have bank accounts don’t forget to carry your debit/credit cards/checkbooks.
Electronics
- Cellphone + Charger
- Tablets – iPad / Kindle etc + Charger
- Camera + Charger + Tripod + Memory card
- Laptop + Charger
- iPod + Charger
- Converter / Adapters
- Electric strip – if you have a lot of devices to charge
- Additional battery pack for your electronics
Clothes & Accessories
- Shoes/flip flops/dress shoes
- Beach items – Beach towels, Swimsuits + coverup
- Bath Towel
- Undergarments
- T-shirts / tops / dresses / jackets
- Pants / capris / shorts / skirts / leggings
- Pajamas
- Accessories – scarves, jewelry, earrings, bangles/ bracelets, Belt + socks
- Raincoats, Umbrellas, Winter jackets, Caps / Hat
- Sunglasses
Toiletries
- Toothbrush + Toothpaste + Floss + Mouthwash
- Bath and Body – Shower gel, Body lotion, Deodorant, Vaseline, Chapstick
- Hair – Shampoo + Conditioner, Hair straightener/curler, Comb, Hair clips/headbands, Hairspray, Hairdryer (your hotel may provide it)
- Feminine products – pantiliners, napkins, tampons etc
- Makeup – Q-tips, moisturizer, foundation, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, concealer, face wash and makeup remover (pads/cotton balls and solution)
- Sunscreen + Bug repellent
- Razor + Shaving cream
- Medications – prescription / non-prescription (headache, fever, allergies),
- Prescription glasses, contacts (solutions & case)
- Wet tissues + soft tissues (Kleenex) + Sanitizer
For the plane ride
If you are taking an international flight, you might need to pack some additional items for the long haul.
- Medications: Prescription meds, Fever /Pain reliever / Allergy (Tylenol/Motrin/Benadryl), Motion sickness (Dramamine), Multivitamins etc.
- First aid – Neosporin + Band-aid + Thermometer
- Wet tissues + soft tissues (Kleenex) + Sanitizer
- Toiletries – Body lotion, toothbrush + toothpaste, Vaseline, Makeup essentials, Comb
- Extra clothes – 2 sets for infants, 1 set for kids + adults. Blanket for kids. Extra jacket.
- Empty water bottle
- Entertainment – Books, games for kids, soft toy. Electronics such as iPad (charger + earbuds), Laptop + Charger
- Snacks for kids/ adults – power bars, chopped up fruits, dry cheerios, infant formula for babies, milk for toddlers
- Neck Pillow (any other sleeping aid)
- Mint / Gum
- Infants/toddlers – strollers, car seat, diapers, changing mat, bib, pacifiers, extra diapers/pull-ups. Always carry extra plastic or cloth bags for dirty clothes
- Valuables – Make sure to carry your valuables/jewelry in your purse.
- Pen(s) – to fill those immigration documents.
Entertainment
- Books
- Favorite toys + Beach toys (if going to a beach destination)
- iPod loaded with favorite music
- iPad loaded with movies
- Games
Once you are done packing make sure you review the list of things that you need to before you leave your home.
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