Travel Basics
- Tote or lite backpack
- Small wallet or coin purse that fits easily in your pocket
- Plane tickets or confirmation numbers
- Drivers licenses
- Passports, Visas (if applicable)
- Credit cards
- Reservation confirmations (hotels, restaurants, other)
- Travel insurance information
- Itinerary (if applicable)
- List of contacts including emergency phone numbers
- Photocopies of all the above documents
- Emergency cash
- Traveler’s checks
- Good Camera
- Guidebook
- Electrical converter (if necessary)
- Luggage tags
- Headphones
- Books, magazines
Optional Extras
- Athletic/workout gear
- Addresses of family members and friends for postcards
- Cell phones, laptops, tablets, etc
- Calling cards
- Alarm clock
- Re-sealable plastic bags in varying sizes
- Eye mask or travel pillow for airplane
- Stain removing wipes or stick
- Rain shells or travel umbrella
Clothing & Accessories
- Casual, comfortable shoes for day
- Dress shoes for evening
- Nice pair of slacks
- Pair of khakis or jeans
- Casual shirts like tees and polos
- Oxford shirts or button-downs
- Sports jacket
- Light jacket or pullover
- Swimsuits
- Tie (if needed)
- Belts
- Socks
- Underwear
- Sleepwear
- Sunglasses
Add for cold weather or skiing destinations
- Heavy jackets or parkas
- Mittens or gloves
- Hats, headbands, or earmuffs
- Warm, waterproof snow pants
- Long underwear, leggings, fleece shells
- Scarves or neck warmers
- Thick, waterproof socks
- Ski goggles
- Boots
- Sweaters
- Ski equipment (if applicable)
- Rich moisturizer/cream
- Heavy lip balm
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- Prescription medications
- Mini medical kit
- Antibacterial wipes or hand sanitizer
- Sunblock
- Toothbrushes
- Toothpaste
- Feminine hygiene products
- Shampoo and Conditioner
- Hairstyling products (if applicable)
- Hairbrush or comb
- Soap or body wash
- Face wash and other skincare products
- Lotion or cream for body and face
- Razors and Shaving cream
- Deodorant
- Lip balm
- Eye drops
- Contraception
- Makeup
Clothing & Accessories – Hers
- Closed-toe flats for travel
- Comfortable shoes for day
- Dressy shoes for evening
- Pair of jeans
- Casual shirts like cotton tees and tanks
- Blouses or dressier tops
- Light jacket
- Cardigan
- Sundress or day dress
- Skirts
- Cocktail dress
- Evening purse or clutch
- Swimsuits
- Sleepwear or lingerie
- Socks
- Underwear, bras (don’t forget a strapless)
- Sunglasses
- Accessories (jewelry, scarves, hair accessories)
- Hairdryer, curling iron or flat iron (optional
Add for warm weather or beach destinations
- Cover-ups, tunics, or sarongs
- Sandals or flip flops
- Sun hats or baseball caps
- Aloe
- Bug spray
- Shorts
- Beach towels (if not provided)
Add for adventure or sightseeing destinations
- Bug spray
- Binoculars
- Outdoor/athletic pants
- Sports bra
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Extra pairs of athletic socks
- Sun hats or baseball caps
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