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GENERIC
PACKING LISTS Important stuff
- Cash, credit cards, debit cards, travelers checks
- Photo ID or passport, vaccination documents
- Documentation required for leaving the country with a minor,
if necessary.
- Airplane tickets/e-Ticket information
- Itinerary with confirmation numbers
- Health/Travel insurance documentation
- Maps, directions, phone numbers of hotels, transportation hubs
and rent-a-car agencies
- Membership cards: AAA, Frequent Flier programs, etc.
- Any coupons
- Emergency phone numbers
Clothing
- Socks and underwear for the number of days of the trip, plus
two.
- Short sleeved shirts, T-shirts, tank tops for warm climates
- Long sleeved T-shirts, long underwear, turtle necks, sweaters,
sweatshirt for cold climates
- One long sleeve durable lightweight, light colored cotton shirt
- Lightweight or heavy slacks, depending on destination's climate
- Jeans
- Shorts/skirts
- Bathing suit (more than one if you are swimming frequently)
- Rain gear, rain coat, umbrella, poncho
- Good walking shoes, hiking boots, sandals, sneakers
- Bandanas
- One nice outfit
- Necessary amount of belts, costume jewelry, scarves, etc.
- Pajamas/sleep wear
- Sunglasses, hat
- Warm hat, gloves and scarf is destination is cold. (Bring extra
mittens, my daughter always looses hers.)
Personal toiletries
- Toothbrush/Toothpaste/Dental Floss
- Shampoo/Conditioner/special soap
- Shaving gear
- Moisturizing lotion
- Tissues (in case there is no toilet paper)
- Hand wipes
- Hair gel, mouse, spray, etc.
- Hair bands/clips
- Nail clippers (must be checked to do post 9-11 regulations),
polish, polish remover, file, etc.
- Contact lenses paraphernalia/glasses
- Make up
- Feminine hygiene products
Other items
- Flashlight
- Batteries
- Small-size sewing kit
- All purpose pocket knife (must be checked to do post 9-11 regulations)
- Sink stopper for soaking laundry
- Small roll of electrical tape (comes in handy for a myriad of
things, including binding up gifts to take home)
- One large plastic trash bag (handy for lots of things including
covering your luggage when it rains)
- Gallon and quart-sized zip-lock plastic bags (handy for packing
things that might leak, wet bathing suits, crayons, etc.)
- First-aid kit
- Binoculars
- Water bottles
- Camera/camcorder, batteries, lots of film
- Stamps for postcards
- Clock radio
- Personal music devices for escapist teens
- Extra batteries for anything else that needs batteries
- Notebook or journal
- Walkie-talkies
- Guidebook, maps
- Nightlight
- Calculator (for foreign currency exchange rates and negotiation
in foreign languages)
Water gear
- Aqua shoes
- Goggles
- Snorkel, face masks, etc.
- Waterproof disposable camera
- Ear drops
Baby gear
- LOTS of diapers and associated creams
- Changing pad
- Ziploc bags
- Baby wipes
- Receiving blankets
- Waterproof sheet
- Car seat
- Stroller/baby carriers
- Clothing
- Formula/Juice/water
- Bottles, caps, nipples
- Sippy cup
- Snacks
- Pacifiers
- Bibs
- Baby food, spoons, bowl with lid
- Toys and distractions
- Waterproof disposable camera
Kids Gear
- game boy or other electronic amusement device
- travel games, such as Uno
- favorite books
- cuddle dolls or teddies for the little ones
- CD/cassette/MP3 player and a triple supply of batteries for
the teens.
- Walkie talkies
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WRITER'S BIO
Brenda Elwell is the author of The
Single Parent Travel Handbook and managing editor of The Single
Parent Travel Network, a Web site and
free monthly newsletter chock
full of Single Parent Travel Specials.
A veteran of over thirty years in the travel industry, she has traveled
independently to more than 60 countries, half of them with her two kids
in tow. Brenda may be reached via e-mail at brenda@singleparenttravel.net.
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