In Your Carry-On:
- Reservations and Itineraries, Hotel confirmation, booking, etc
- Government ID card & Passport
- Phone numbers (emergency ones too)
- Purse or wallet with money (Be sure to have the currency of the country you are going to, just in case)
- Credit Card, Traveller’s Cheques, Debit Card, etc
- Glasses/contact lenses, sunglasses
- Medications for motion sickness, headaches, etc
- Health Documentation/Vaccination Card
- Printed copies of Tickets/Passports/ Emergency Information
- Tissues, feminine hygiene products, small body spray
- Travel & Medical Insurance Documents
- Make-up, compact mirror, comb & brush
- Camera, memory card & USB
- Healthy snack and Water for drinking
- Travel soap, towel & Change of clothes
- iPod, Cell phone, Small Laptop or iPad (with chargers)
Checked Luggage:
- Lightweight, Easy Care Clothing and underwear
- Flip flops for showering and travel
- Phrase Book, Guide Books and Maps
- Smart Phone, Tablet and Charger
- Travel Apps: Currency and Distance Conversion, Local Transportation and Dining
- Water-resistant Wristwatch
- Travel Pillow/Blanket/Eye Shade/Ear Plugs
- Travel Journal and Pen(s)
Family Trip:
- Travel and Medical Insurance Documents (yours and children’s)
- Their Passport(s)/Visa(s)/Personal Identification
- Health Documentation/Vaccination Card(s)
- Printed copies of Tickets/ Passports/ Emergency Information
- Travel Pillows and Blankets
- Reading/Drawing Material & Games (download to tablet)
- Toys/Entertainment/Movies/Books
Home Checklist:
- Turn off heater/air conditioner
- Lock all doors and windows
- Leave house key and trip itinerary with a trusted friend
- Leave flight and hotel itineraries with a relative
- Reconfirm/check-in online with airline
edited from Trinidad Guardian article entitled: 'Travellers Checklist'
Published: Sunday, April 21, 2013
Bavina Sookdeo
http://www.guardian.co.tt/womanwise/2013-04-20/travellers-checklist
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