There are many items you should pack when you go on a vacation. It's very important to pack stuffs when you go on a trip. I have a checklist for what you should have on a vacation. If you are traveling on an airplane, you should check your airline's restrictions. This list also cover when you go with pet or childrens. You should pack clothes made out of fabric so they are easy to wash and don't wrinkle. Here is what to pack.
What to Pack for Vacation:
Important papers:
These papers are very important for any vacation. They are used when you go anywhere. You will need these papers for any trips. They include money, passports, tickets, and more.
Passports (if you travel to another country)
Tickets (airplane, bus, train, and theme parks)
Tourist Visas
Hotel information
Car insurance, ownership
Yellow Fever inoculation certificates
Identification (drivers licence)
Credit cards
Cash
Frequent flier cards
Health insurance information
Prescriptions for drugs
Emergency Numbers
Hotel Reward Cards
Travel Guides:
These travel guides are highly recommended when you go on a vacation. They have very useful tips and places to go.
Travel Guidebook
Podcasts
Maps
Notebooks (travel journal), pens & pencils
Reading material
Language dictionary / phrasebook
Electronics:
Eletronics are important for a vacation, so you won't get lost. It's also should be used to take hundreds of pictures of places you go.
Cell phone
Camera, memory, batteries, recharger, cords
Underwater camera, memory
Computers & cords
Travel alarm (or use a smart phone app)
iPod, car adaptor, travel speaker, cord
Travel DVD player, DVDs & plug adaptor
Small flashlight
Electrical adapter: 110 vl – 220 vl
Miscellaneous:
All these items are recommended to be brought with you when you go on vacation. They can make sure that you have the best vacation ever!
Sunglasses
Ear plugs
Cheap watch with alarm
Water bottles and carriers
Eye shade
Bottle opener
Cards, other games
Candles
Travel cooler & ice packs
Matches
Motion sickness bands or patches
Locks for luggage
Head lamp
Plastic bags … big to cover bags in rain & small … ziplock & waterproof
Matches
Mosquito head net
Grapefruit seed extract
Fold-up bag to use on return flight for souvenirs w/ address label
Travel Tide … or some in a baggy
Sewing kit
Umbrella
Smartphone
Glasses wiper
Food and drink:
These food and drinks are very important when you are hungry or when you go for a long trip.
Bottled water (if traveling by plane, empty water bottle to fill after security)
Gum
Lunch
Trail mix
Beach:
These items are very important when you go to any beaches. You can relax and cool down on the beach.
Beach Towel
Snorkel gear and carrying bags
Water shoes
Beach blanket
Boogie boards & other toys
Beach umbrella
Lawn chairs
Bathroom kit:
Band aids
Aspirin
Sunblock
Hand sanitizer… Sterile wipes
Chapstick
Feminine hygiene products
Nail clippers
Tweezers
Q-Tips
Shampoo & creme rinse
Tooth brush & tooth paste
Deodorant
Hair spray
Gel
Razors
Tissues… pocket kleenex
Contact lenses & eye squirt
Glasses
Straightening iron
Blow dryer
Body Lotion
Face Lotion
Face cleaner
Medical kit:
These medical kits are really important in case of an emergency. You will have to bring it with you on vacation.
Imodium
After-bite
Antihistamine
Mosquito repellent with DEET
Multivitamins
Polysporin
Gravol
Antibiotics … ciprofloxacin
Diamox for altitude
Malaria pills
Saline spray keeps nose moist at high altitude – air is dry and nose bleeds are common
Antacid
toilet paper with no roll in middle
moleskin for blisters
Imodium
After-bite
Antiseptic such as povidone-iodine (eg Betadine) for cuts … spray better than cream
Antihistamine (such as Benadryl) … for cold and to ease itch of bites
Something for sore muscles – anti inflammatory & rub on ice
Clothes:
Here are the clothes that you should pack when going on any vacation.
Tops (t-shirt, quickdry, fleece, tank-top, UV protection, Buzz-Off, dressy)
Pants (capri, long, quickdry, zip-off, dressy)
Shorts
Bathing suit
Baseball hats
Jackets (light fleece, heavy, and/or rain)
Hiking boots
Sandals (walking, dressy, pool)
Socks (regular & hiking)
Under garments
Jewelry
Bandanas (for hiking)
Mitts, ear muffs
Items for Pets
If you have a pet, you should bring these items. They are very important when you take care of pet(s).
Pet Foods
Pet Bowl
Pet Bed
Pet Toys
Here are all the things you should pack when you go on a vacation. I hope it helps you!
