Travel Checklist

This list is a general list, obviously some of the items can be left at home depending on your destination. This should serve as a starting point in for any destination. If you are traveling abroad, make sure you review the information pertaining to international travel.

• Identification
  • driver's license, passport, green card, etc.
• Tickets and Documentation
  • airline, cruise, train tickets
  • hotel and rental car reservations
• Money
  • cash, credit cards, traveler's checks
• Medications
  • pack all prescription medications as well as a copy of your prescription.
  • pack an over-the-counter painkiller of your choice (aspirin, ibuprofen, etc.)
  • Band-aids ( just a few, various sizes) and anti-biotic ointment
  • any daily supplements (vitamins etc.) that you take
• Baby / Child care
  • car seat, lightweight stroller, carrier or backpack
  • diapers, wipes, rash ointment and skin lotion
  • comfort blanket or stuffed animal
  • infant thermometer
  • hand sanitizer and wipes
  • medications (carry prescription if applicable)
  • bottles, formula and bottled water
  • destination appropriate clothing and sleepwear
• Toiletries/Personal Care
  • toothbrush, toothpaste, floss and mouthwash
  • soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion and deodorant
  • razor and shaving cream
  • brush, comb, nail clippers and tweezers
  • glasses, contact lenses, sunglasses, saline and cleaning solution, eye drops
  • lip balm
  • sleep mask and earplugs
  • tissue
  • sunscreen
  • insect repellent
  • feminine care products
  • contraceptives
• Camera and Video Camera
  • recording media (tapes, memory cards, film, etc.)
  • batteries and battery chargers if applicable
• Cell Phone/PDA/Laptop/DVD player/Music player/Gameboy
  • remember your charger, wireless earpiece, extra batteries, etc.
  • load or take music or movies if applicable
  • headphones
• Travel Alarm
  • you may be able use your watch or cell phone as an alarm
• Travel Umbrella
• Clothing
  • underwear, lingerie, t-shirts, camisoles, nylons
  • pajamas, nightgown, robe and slippers
  • causal and dress socks
  • casual and dress shoes
  • casual shirts or blouses
  • shorts, jeans, khakis, casual skirts and dresses
  • belts and purses (casual and dress)
  • dress shirts, ties, jackets, blouses, skirts and dresses
  • exercise clothes (shorts/sweats, shirts, socks and shoes)
  • swim trunks, swimsuit, bikini, cover-up, sandals or flip-flops
  • jacket, coat and/or rain coat, gloves and scarf