For easiest use, cut and paste this packing list into a Word document, upload it to Google Documents or your email for accessibility, and modify, as needed, for your destinations.
Essential Documents (Tip: Double check you have this items before leaving your house)
Passport
Money/Credit Cards/Debit Card
Airline/Hotel/Car Rental Itineraries or Vouchers
Health Card (to prove what vaccinations I have received)
Travel Insurance Contact Info
Prescription Medication/Eye Glasses/Contacts (Basically, items that if you didn’t have would cause some trouble)
Clothing, Shoes, & Accessories
2-3 pairs of pants (usually jeans, capri-length pants, and my lululemon pants)
1-2 pairs of shorts (for beach destinations and lounging around the hotel)
4-6 tops of varying lengths
Light hoodie (love my one from lululemon)
Jacket/Windbreaker (for cooler days and nights)
Fleece (if there is any camping involved, definitely bring it; also good for cold nights at hotel without heat!)
1-2 Dresses (they are easy to pack and can be dressed up or down)
Pajamas
Athletic Shoes for active adventures
Casual, ballet flat for city days (check out my favorites from Cole Haan)
Sandal for beach/pool/shower (I love my Havaianas!)
Dressier shoe (if you have any nicer evenings planned)
5-7 pairs of socks (strongly recommend ones made of Dry-fit material)
7 pairs of underwear
1-2 Bras
Sports Bra
1-2 Swimsuits (if you plan on being in the water a lot, I highly recommend having 2 on hand)
Swimsuit cover-up (can also use one of your dresses)
Sunglasses
Hat (baseball style or wide-brimmed tightly-woven straw are both good choices)
Other accessories (scarves, belts, headbands, simple jewelry)
Toiletries (Tip: Group items together in Ziploc baggies based on when you would use them)
Shampoo
Conditioner
Body Wash
Face Wash
Razor
Shaving Cream
Body Lotion
Face Lotion
Sunscreen
Deodorant
Toothpaste
Toothbrush
Floss
Mouthwash
Retainer (if applicable)
Eye Care (glasses, contact lenses, solution, eye drops, etc)
Prescription medications (see Essential Items)
Over-the-counter medication (stomach, headache relief, motion sickness relief, etc)
First Aid Kit
Q-Tips
Hair Brush
Hair Accessories (clips, hair ties, headbands, etc)
Hair Products
Make-up
Electronics (Tip: This list will be specific to you. List the items you typically bring with. The items below are just examples)
Power Converter (if required)
Computer & case
Power Supply
Mouse & Mouse Pad
iPod & case
Charger
Earphones
Digital Camera & case
Charger
Extra batteries or memory cards
Mobile Phone
Charger
Other
Water Bottle (re-fillable, to avoid buying plastic bottles, if possible)
Money Belt
Earplugs
Eye mask
Slippers
Books & Magazines
Notebook
Pens
Business/Contact Cards (Make your own personal contact cards at Moo.com)
Umbrella (I always throw one in, just in case)
Small towel
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This is a great list! Thanks for sharing!
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