This is the travel checklist that I use to plan what we’ll pack to bring on trips and so we don’t forget to lock the doors! Feel free to print out a copy for your own use. Missing something? I’ve linked to various online merchants that offer the best deals on travel gear, apparel and accessories.
Before You Leave… |
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| Passport and Visas | Don’t know what you need? Skyteam provides a visa search engine and database that is managed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). |
| Personal I.D. | Driver’s licence, birth certificate, marriage certificate. |
| Immunizations and Records | DO get a medical consultation to determine what (if any) protection you may need. Don’t forget to pack your immunization records when you travel. AND if you are travelling with pets, bring their records too! |
| Emergency Card | Make a list of your emergency contact numbers, as well as copies of your passport details, insurance policy, travellers cheques, visas and credit card numbers. Carry at least one copy in a separate place to the originals (give it to your travel partner) and leave a copy with a responsible person at home. |
| Official Documents | Make photocopies of all official documents (see Emergency Card above). |
| Airline Tickets | We use Expedia. |
| Hotel Reservations | Again, we use Expedia. |
| Rental Car | Reserve well in advance. Read our car rental time and money-saving tips. |
| Insurance | Consider Trip cancellation and Medical Insurance. Get a free travel insurance quote from Travel Guard. |
| Money | Traveler’s Checks, Credit Cards & Relevant Currency. Remember to take your air miles and hotel rewards cards. |
| Guide Books | Destination guides and maps for handy reference on the road. |
Pack it up… |
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| Luggage | Make sure your bags have locks and ID tags. Get luggage and accessories as well as coupons and price drops. |
| Clothing | |
| Accessories | Take your watch, but keep the jewelry to a minumum! |
| Footwear | Hiking or running? Shoes, boots or sandals? Find shoes as well as the latest coupons and price drops. |
| Rain Gear | Should you take a Raincoat or a Mini-pocket umbrella |
| Headgear | Take a hat, visor or how about some ear muff headphones?. Think warmth and sun protection. |
| Scarf or Shawl | I especially like to pack a silk pashmina to wear during flights. |
| Water Bottle | Make sure it is empty as you go through security.Always have safe clean water for that bottle |
| Eyewear | Prescription glasses, contact lenses and sunglasses. Need specialized eyewear for golf or swimming? |
| Special Items | Don’t forget your travel pillow. |
For Your Health |
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| Prescriptions | |
| Vitamins | |
| Pain relief medication | |
| Cold medications | |
| Allergy medications | |
| Contact Lens solution | |
| Diarrhea medicine | Travel smart we trust Dukoral |
| Laxative | |
| Insect repellant | |
| Sunscreen | |
| Lip balm | |
| Sunburn Relief | |
| Antibiotic cream | |
| Malaria pills | |
| Motion sickness medicine | |
| Water Purifier | Get clean water anywhere using a water purification device. |
| First Aid Kit | A First Aid Kit is a travel essential. |
Personal Hygiene Items |
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| Brush and comb | |
| Blow Dryer | |
| Dental | Toothbrush, paste & dental floss… teeth? |
| Deodorant | |
| Soap | Take both personal and laundry soap |
| Shampoo | |
| Shaving Cream | |
| Moisturizers | |
| Cosmetics | |
| Hand mirror | |
| Towel | For the beach and towellette for quick cleanups. |
Recording and Communications… |
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| Camera and film | |
| Laptop | Ros’s laptop was broken at the security checkin. She now use a padded sleeve to protect it. |
| Video camera | Don’t forget the tapes and/or disks for your camcorder |
| Batteries | Make a list of electronic equipment |
| Binoculars | Get that close up view |
| Radiation Shield | Still using a film camera. Try using a digital camera. |
| Address and Phone List | |
| Journal and Pen | |
| Cell phone | Roaming charges when traveling can be costly. Learn how to save. |
Good to Have… |
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| Reading Materials | Bring books and magazines. Paperbacks that can be left with other travellers are best. |
| Language Books | Consider using an electronic translator. |
| Flashlight | We use those ‘shaker’ no-battery flashlights. |
| Waterproof Matches | |
| Sewing Kit | |
| Travel Iron | For those ‘pressing’ times, a steamer works even better. |
| Travel clothesline | Doing laundry is never fun. A clothesline sure helps |
| Sink Stopper | Not all hotels supply them. |
| Laundry Bag | |
| Baggies | Small plastic bags with ziplock closures |
| Bottles | Bring an array of small bottles for liquid soaps and shampoos. Learn more about the TSA Regulations. |
| Games | Solitaire, Scrabble anyone? |
To Do at Home… |
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| Arrange for petsitter and/or housesitter | |
| Put a hold on your mail | |
| Stop deliveries | |
| Set up lights on timers | |
| Notify credit card companies of your plans | |
| Leave itinerary and key with a friend or neighbor | |
| Empty refrigerator | |
| Unplug appliances to prevent fires | |
| Turn down or program thermostat | |
| Turn off hot water heater | |
| Lock up valuables | |
| Lock doors and windows | |
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