As you prepare for your journey, it’s important to ensure that you have everything you need and nothing you don’t. Please find below a list of items that I recommend you pack to make your trip as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.
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Documents
Passport, visa
Hotel/Flight/Activity Confirmations
Copies of passport, tickets, etc
Boarding pass (take a screenshot if using mobile)
Driver’s license
Health insurance card
Prescription medicine (in the original bottle)
Travel insurance
Travel aids
Carry on suitcase
Backpack
Packing cubes
Maps and directions (download Google maps)
Language guide
Travel pillow, sleeping mask, earplugs
Travel locks
Luggage tags
Travel power strip
Portable fan
Door lock
Water proof phone case
Pens and paper
Snacks
Reusable water bottle
Small pocket knife (not in carry-on!)
Rope, expandable clothesline
Financial
Foreign currency
Emergency money
Credit card, debit card
Extra wallet
Money belt
Appliances
Cellphone, charger
Photo camera, memory card, charger
Laptop, iPad or Tablet, E-reader, chargers
Travel adapter and converter
Steamer or wrinkle remover spray
Flashlight
Headphones/earbuds
Clothes
Underwear
Convertible bra/pasties
Lingerie/pajamas
Socks
Sleepwear
Shirts, polos
Jeans, trousers, shorts (at least 1 pair of long pants for men for dining)
Dresses, skirts
Shoes: sneakers, flipflops, water shoes, elegant sandals, slippers
Closed toed shoes for men for dining
Jackets, coats, raincoats
Belts, ties
Swimsuits
Cover up
Toiletries
Toothbrush, paste, dental floss
Deodorant
Tweezers (not in carry-on!)
Soap, shampoo, conditioner
Nailcare
Tissues
Feminine hygiene
Makeup, makeup remover
Shaving supplies
Skin products
Brush, comb, hair products
Glasses, contact lenses, supplies
Hand washing detergent
Refillable pouches for TSA-approved toiletries (sunscreen, shampoo, etc)
Health
Medications, pain reliever
First aid kit
Insect repellent
Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS)
Vitamins
Hand sanitizer/disinfectant
General activities
Quick drying towel
Walking shoes
Sunglasses
Sunscreen (Reef safe if going in the ocean)
Umbrella
Wet/dry bags
Air Tag or Tile Pro for checked luggage
Books, e-books, magazines
Do Not Pack
→E-cigarettes
→CBD oil
→Any type of cannabis
→Weapons