Basic Vacation Essentials Packing Checklist Use this cheat sheet to remind yourself of what, beyond clothes, you need to pack. (Reizen)

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Accessories

Contact lenses and/or glasses, if necessary (consider packing extra pairs, too)

Slippers

Sunglasses
Equipment

Alarm clock

Batteries for small electronics and cameras

Camera (and film, if needed)

Chargers for your cell phone, camera, video camera, and laptop

Hair dryer (if your hotel doesn’t supply one)

Headphones for watching in-flight movies

iPod and iPod dock

Tripod

Video camera
Health and Beauty Items

Antibacterial wipes

Body lotion

Comb and brush

Contact lens solution (if needed)

Deodorant

Face cleanser

First aid kit, including gas-relief tablets, antacid, antidiarrheal medicine, antihistamine for allergies, bandages, candied ginger for motion sickness, mild laxative, non-aspirin pain reliever, and a thermometer in a hard case

Floss

Insect repellent

Lip balm (choose one with SPF 15)

Makeup

Personal-hygiene items

Prescriptions

Razors

Shampoo and conditioner

Shaving gel

Sunscreen (pack at least one all-purpose sunscreen with SPF 15)

Toothbrush

Toothpaste

Travel-sized detergent
Miscellaneous

Addresses of friends and family for postcards

Healthy snacks, such as chewy granola bars, dried fruit, mini bagels, nuts, and pretzels

Cash, ATM cards, and traveler’s checks

Maps and directions, if driving (try randmcnally.com for maps, directions, and traffic information)

Photograph of luggage contents in case of loss

Printouts of reservations

Sealable plastic bags for stowing small liquid containers

Travel journal

Travel pillow and blanket

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