Vacation Packing Checklists

Overseas travel, Beach trips, Road trips, Camping excursions, Sailing charters, Cruises...
You name it!

The Mother of All Vacation Packing Checklists

If you travel, start with the list below. On it are documents, electronics, medical and miscellaneous items that you'll need on your journey.

I'm sure I don't have to tell you this, you look like a pretty smart cookie ... but, I'll just mention it anyway.

Don't pack everything from our list!

It's a guideline meant to get you started.

Your packing list should be composed of only the items that you decide are worthy of the space they'll take up in your luggage.

If you're not sure, here are some super savvy tips to help you make decisions about what goes ... and what doesn't.

At the end of this page click the "Next" button and you'll be directed to the packing page for personal items.

Vacation Packing Checklists - Documents

Flight tickets or Confirmation #
Passport - Visa - Birth certificate
Snail mail and e-mail addresses

Pre-paid phone card
Unlocked smart phone
Phone, Skype, Facetime numbers
Travel insurance documents
Business cards
Cash - Credit cards - Bank card
Copy of Vacation Packing List
Driver's license - International driver's license
Emergency numbers - Embassy address
Medical information - Vaccination documents - Copies of prescriptions
Vouchers - Coupons - Tickets
Itinerary
Travel Guide - Maps - Directions
Pocket Journal - Notebook and pen

Travel Checklist - Electronics

Cellphone or Smart phone & charger
Kindle Reader
Camera, manual, charger, extra chip & film
Lap Top, iPad, & charger
iPod - MP3 player - charger
Foreign-language dictionary - Phrase book or App
Compact DVD player and DVD's
Alarm clock (I know, but you may want to get up early for a special excursion or to catch a flight)

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