Toiletries and personal care

  • Toothbrush
  • Toothpaste
  • Deodorant
  • Sunscreen
  • After-sun aid (aloe gel)
  • Tampons
  • Pantyliners
  • Makeup
  • Makeup bag
  • Makeup remover towelettes
  • Makeup tools (tweezer, eyelash curler)
  • Skincare products
  • Nail polish
  • Nail polish remover
  • Nail file and other manicure tools
  • Perfume atomizer

Personal items

  • Glasses
  • Sunglasses
  • Contact lenses (case, solution)
  • Watch
  • Keys
  • Wallet

Kids

  • Diapers
  • Baby wipes
  • Diaper rash cream
  • Baby oil
  • Baby powder
  • Baby shampoo and body wash
  • Hair detangling spray
  • Diaper bag
  • Travel diaper changing pad
  • Hooded towel
  • Paper towels
  • Disposable toilet seat covers
  • Thermometer
  • Cough and cold remedies
  • Eye drops
  • Teething relief
  • Gripe water
  • Breast pump
  • Disposable nursing bra pads
  • Burp cloth
  • Nursing covers
  • Baby bottle
  • Travel bottle warmer
  • Bottle nipples
  • Bottle brush
  • Baby formula
  • Water
  • Food containers
  • Thermos
  • Baby food jars
  • Spoon
  • Bib
  • Cooler bag
  • Pacifier
  • Toys
  • Infant clothing
  • Ziploc bags for soiled clothes
  • Stroller
  • Car seat with toys and rattles
  • Portable playpen
  • Sling or backpack baby carrier
  • Travel crib
  • Travel blanket

Documents and money

  • Visa
  • Passport
  • Photo ID (driver's license)
  • International driver's license
  • Currency
  • Cash or travelers cheques
  • Credit cards
  • Medical insurance card
  • Travel insurance
  • Tickets
  • Membership cards (auto club, frequent flyer)
  • Copies of important documents

Luggage and security

  • Luggage
  • Luggage name tags
  • Luggage locks

Gadgets

  • Cell phone
  • Power adapter and/or converter

Clothing

  • Briefs or boxer shorts
  • Undershirts
  • Hosiery
  • Panties
  • Bras
  • Shower cap
  • Headwear (hat, baseball cap, bandana)
  • Swim trunks
  • Swimsuit
  • Cover-ups (sarong or pareo)
  • Flip-flops
  • Hat
  • Personal selection of clothes
  • Accessories and jewelry

Medicine

  • Prescription medications
  • Motion sickness pills
  • Allergy medicine

Extras

  • Phrase book
  • Addresses to write postcards
  • Book or magazine
  • Earplugs
  • Travel pillow

Beach

  • Beach towel
  • Goggles
  • Snorkeling gear
  • Board games
  • Playing cards
  • Waterproof disposable camera

To do

  • Charge all batteries
  • Put mail on hold or arrange for mail pick-up
  • Make arrangements for drop-off and pick-up
  • Make photocopies of travel docs and itineraries
  • Get cash from ATM
  • Buy or recharge phone card (or SkypeOut balance)
  • Turn on international roaming
  • Check for medical coverage at destination or purchase travel insurance
  • Check for required vaccinations
  • Check all carry-on luggage for sharp objects, place liquids in ziplocks
  • Pay bills
  • Set TiVo or VCR to record programs
  • Clear answering machine
  • Set up auto email response
  • Adjust AC to save energy
  • Turn off appliances and electronic devices
  • Clean out perishables from fridge
  • Water plants or arrange for plants to be watered while you are away
  • Make arrangements for pets to be fed
  • Take out garbage
  • Call credit card company to notify them about your travel plans