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Hopefully it will help reduce the stress of packing and preparing for your trip. We've given you a full list of all the essentials, plus the option to add some items of your own. We've included sections for the beach and also camping essentials and nice-to-haves. You may not need all sections or items for each specific holiday so feel free to cross out what you don't need. We have also posted this in our Lists forum within Chit-chat, so you'll be able to access it throughout the year. Happy holidays!
Click the button above to download the pdf version of the Holiday Checklist. You can print it off and use to make sure you pack all you need.
An extra note regarding passports: You should also check when your passport is due to run out and whether it is nearly full. Some countries will not let you enter if your passport has less than six months to run. The rules vary by country. For example, South Africa will turn people away if their passport has fewer than two blank pages left.
Holiday Checklist Before you go: Check passport is valid Check holiday insurance Arrange car hire Vaccinations Make phone number list for hotel/villa/campsite/care hire company Pay bills Car (oil, tyres, water screenwash etc) Pet care whilst away
If going abroad: Tell your bank or credit company Pre-book taxi to station/airport Arrange airport parking Visa applications
Before you leave: Water the plants Empty fridge of food that will go off whilst away Empty the bins Cancel milk and/or papers Lock doors and windows Set timers for lights Draw curtains upstairs Switch on voicemail/answering machine Switch off alarm clock Turn on burglar alarm Leave key and contact details with neighbour
Extras of your own:
Credit cards Holiday insurance documentation Car hire documentation Holiday home keys Contact numbers Holiday address Directions Copies of paperwork and property details Driving licence Other ID Personal house/car keys Car breakdown policy Photocopies of passport/insurance Itinerary Maps/road atlas Sat Nav Sports licences/documentation
If going abroad: Passports Visas Flight/ferry tickets Foreign currency European Health Insurance Card Airport parking ticket
Personal essentials: Mobile phone & charger Watch Camera Glasses/contact lenses Medication Personal dietary requirements
Extras of your own:
Clothes: Shorts T shirts Shirts/tops Trousers Jeans Skirts Dresses Jumpers Sweatshirts Bras Pants Vests Socks Walking socks Tights Swimwear Nightwear Dressing gown Slippers Shoes Sandals Flip flops Trainers Walking boots Coats/jacket Waterproofs
Accessories: Sunglasses Sunhat Belt Handbags Jewellery
Linen: Towels Beach towels
Baby extras: Travel cot Travel highchair Buggy Buggy sunshade (and raincover, if sun not guaranteed) Baby backpack Baby sling Baby car seat Car booster seat Baby clothes Disposable nappies Changing mat Changing bag Portable potty & liners, if potty training Nappy cream/wipes/bags Baby shampoo/soap Bottles Sterilising equipment Powdered milk Baby food Plastic plate/bowl/mug Plastic cutlery Dummies Bedding/Gro-bag Night light Monitor (both parts) Story books Toys Don’t forget baby!
Children’s extras: Favourite cuddly toys Reading/bedtime books Activity books/scrapbooks
Medical stuff: Prescribed medicines (eg inhalers) Small first-aid kit (thermometer, antiseptic cream/wipes, tweezers, plasters, Burneeze, Waspeez) Paracetamol/Nurofen Diarrhoea medicine Rehydration sachets Hayfever tablets Antihistamine tablets Travel sickness pills Vitamins Suncream\aftersun Lip protector/balm Insect repellant/bite cream Mosquito net Vaseline Waterproof plasters Tissues Safety pins Contraception
Bathroom stuff: Hairbrush/comb Hairdryer Hair straighteners Curling tongs Hair accessories Travel mirror Nail file/emery board Nail scissors/clippers Nail brush Tweezers Shampoo & conditioner Toothbrushes & toothpaste Flannels/sponge Soap/shower gel Razors/shavers Perfume/aftershave Deoderant Toothbrush Toothpaste Electric toothbrush/charger Dental floss Beauty products Moisturiser Nail varnish Make-up/brushes Make-up bag Toilet paper Female hygiene products/tampons Wet wipes Wash bag
Beach/sports: Windbreak UV tent/sunshade Bucket and spade Sports equipment Wet suits/UV suits Snorkel Flippers Goggles Beach mats Lilo Inflatable dinghy Surf/body board Arm bands/inflatable jacket Frisbee Kite Picnic blanket Picnic box Beach bag Folding chairs Cool box Ice packs Thermos flask
Electrical stuff: Camera Adaptors Camcorder iPods/Nintendos Headphones DVDs CDs for car Computer games Mobile phone & charger Travel iron Travel kettle Laptop Spare memory sticks
Miscellaneous: Travel alarm clock Torch Hand held fan Batteries Pen & paper Playing cards Board games Books Magazines Guide books Phrase book Map Travel belt Address list Diary/notebook Personal organizer Small sewing kit Padlock & keys for luggage Luggage strap locks Binoculars Backpack Water bottles Compass Umbrella
Flight essentials: Support socks Travel pillow Earplugs Eye mask Boiled sweets Reading material Travel games
Motoring essentials: Emergency triangle Car jack GB sticker Yellow headlights Map
Camping Packing Checklist
Essentials: Tent Poles, pegs, mallet, line, repair kit Picnic table & chairs Inflatable mattress/airbeds Sleeping bags & duvets Pump Pillows & extra blankets Powerful torch Warm pyjamas Cooker Kettle Brew kit for making hot drinks Pans Cutlery Crockery Plastic bowls Flask Washing up bowl First aid kit Citronella candles Rigid coolbox Storage baskets (foldable or pop-up) Clothes line & pegs Wellies Waterproofs Hats & gloves Plastic bags Toys, paper, pens & emergency treats Several buckets inc. one with lid (night-time loo) Electricity adaptor Can opener Tea towel Washing up liquid Firelighters Water bottles
Nice extras: Box of wine Corkscrew/bottle-opener Gazebo Spare tent Hot water bottles Earplugs Sarongs Cheap doormat (stop mud in the tent) Windbreak Extra batteries Proper teacups Little fridge Salt and pepper |
