TRAVEL
CHECKLIST FOR YOUR TRIP
Planning The Trip
Notes
Enroll in
frequent flyer mileage program
Request
in-flight meals for special dietary needs
Check auto
insurance policy to ensure coverage on
rental car
Check medical
insurance policy for coverage of out-of-town
needs
Decide whether
to purchase travel insurance -
Click here for info
Request
smoking/non-smoking accommodations
Purchase or
arrange to borrow guidebooks and phrase
books for destinations
Ensure passport
or visa is current
Arrangements
Notes
Arrange for pet sitter
Arrange for houseplant and
lawn care
Arrange for pickup of
packages and solicitations left at door
Leave emergency contact
info and itinerary with relative or friend
Get appropriate
inoculations for destinations
Verify available spending
limits on credit cards
Purchase local currency
Purchase traveler's checks
Pay bills
Put hold on newspapers
Put hold on mail
Packing
Notes
In checked luggage:
Shoes
(walking/dress/beach/hiking)
Swimsuits
Exercise clothing
Sweaters, coats,
hats, gloves
Comb/brush
Shampoo, hairspray
Hair dryer
Deodorant
Lotions/creams
Cosmetics
Shaving cream, shaver
Nail clippers, emery
board
Toothbrush/paste/floss
Sunscreen
Insect repellent
First aid kit
Mini sewing repair
kit
Travel
plugs/adapters if leaving the country
Travel alarm clock
Extra luggage space
for pucrhases
In
carry-on luggage:
Prescription
medications
Vitamins and
over-the-counter medications
(travel sickness, headache, indigestion,
diarrhea)
Extra pairs of
sunglasses, prescription glasses, contact
lenses
Address book/PDA and
PDA charger
Cell phone and
charger
Camera, video
camera, film, batteries, binoculars
Magazines, books,
portable music or DVD player, playing cards
Travel maps,
guidebook, phrase book
Travel neck pillow
Snacks and bottled
water
Lip balm
Towelettes
Ear plugs
Credit cards
Health insurance
cards
Long distance phone
card
Driver's license
Auto insurance
policy number and agent telephone number
Passport/visa
Recent photos of all
travel companions
Local currency
Traveler's check
Airplane tickets
Confirmation numbers
for hotels, rental car and other
reservations
Day
Prior to Departure
Notes
Set timers for lights in
house
Water plants
Empty trash
Update voice mail and
e-mail auto-reply message
Give or throw away
perishables from refrigerator
Get seat assignments for
flights
Day of
Departure
Notes
Lock all windows and doors
Turn down thermostat
Disable garage door opener
or set to vacation mode
Remove unnecessary cards
from wallet (library, video rental, punch cards, extra credit cards)
Power-off computer and
other sensitive electronic equipment
Check all luggage; ensure
all pieces have current ID tags
Set house alarm
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Italy
Turkey
Egypt
Morocco
Israel
