Essentials
- Passport
- Visas (if required)
- Photo ID
- Photocopies of essential travel documents
- Vaccination booklet with updated stamps
- Proof of Covid-19 vaccination and/or Covid test result
- Plane tickets (printed and electronic)
- Hotel booking confirmation
- Car rental confirmation
- Tickets (bus, train, cruise)
- Pre-paid excursion vouchers
- Money
- Credit cards (1-2)
- ATM or Debit Card
- Prescription medications (bring a few extra in case of delays)
- Glasses / Contacts (bring a spare pair in case of loss or breakage)
- Travel books / Travel related information
*Keep these in your carry-on.
Electronics
- Phone and charger
- Laptop or iPad
- Camera, batteries and charger
- Extra memory cards
- Noise cancelling headphones
- Power adapter (when necessary/ check voltage)
- Digital luggage scale
- Power strip
- Flashlight
*Except for the last two, pack these in your carry-on.
Personal protection
- Face masks
- Hand sanitizer
- Antimicrobial wipes
- Gloves
*Keep some in your carry-on.
Travel comfort
- Toothbrush / Toothpaste
- Lip balm
- Lotion
- Eye drops
- Eye mask (helps to sleep better on long or night flights)
- Earplugs (great for blocking unwanted noises during flights)
- A change of clothes (in case of lost or delayed luggage)
- Sweater or pashmina shawl
- Reading material
*Pack these in your carry-on.
Clothing
- Shirts / T-Shirts / Tops
- Pants / Shorts
- Skirts / Dresses
- Sweater / Sweatshirt
- Socks / Underwear / Bras
- Pajama
- Bathrobe (thin / compact)
- Slippers (1 pair)
- Exercise outfit (washable and quick dry)
- Swimsuits and cover-ups
- Shoes / Sandals / Boots
- Dressy outfit (optional)
- Dressy shoes (optional)
- Small purse or pouch (optional)
See our post: How to Travel with Only a Carry-on
Personal care
- Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, deodorant, etc.)
- Lip balm with sunscreen
- Dental night guard
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Brush or comb
- Razor / Shaver
- Reef safe sunscreen (broad spectrum, SPF 15 or higher)
- After sun gel or lotion
- Insect repellent (TSA approved size and pack in carry-on)
- Facial tissue (3-4 small packs)
- Nail file / Clippers
- Make-up (optional)
- Hairdryer (most hotels have hairdryers)
- Flat iron (optional)
Emergency First Aid Kit
- Eye drops
- Antibiotic ointment (Polysporin, Neosporin)
- Cortisone cream
- Band-Aids (regular and waterproof)
- Anti-itch cream for insect bites (After Bite, Benadryl)
- Pain relievers (Advil, Tylenol, Aspirin)
- Antihistamine (Benadryl, Claritin)
- Antacid tablets (Tums, Rolaids, Pepto-Bismol)
- Motion sickness medication (Dramamine, Gravol)
- Anti-diarrhea medication (Imodium, Pepto-Bismol)
- Moleskin (helps to avoid blisters)
- Surgical gloves and masks
- Cold medicine
- Tweezers
- Manicure size scissors (only in checked luggage)
*Fit everything in a small pouch and bring only enough for immediate usage. If more is needed, most of these items can be found at local pharmacies.
Other Items
- Sunhat
- Sunglasses
- Daypack / Beach bag
- Raincoat / Umbrella
- UV buff
- UV sun sleeves protection
- Binoculars
- Microfiber towel
- Jacket / Gloves / Hat (if traveling to a cold destination)
- Walking sticks (optional)
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