1. The Basics

2. Passport or relevant ID
3. Tickets and ticket confirmations. Remember – you don’t just need flight booking confirmations, but confirmations for your accommodation and any activities you have booked too
4. A visa! Even if you received your visa electronically, it’s worth carrying a printed version just in case
5. Cash in the currency of the country you’re headed to (as well as a small amount of your home currency)
6. Your essential bank cards. Don’t carry them all, though – just the ones you’re planning on using. Oh, and remember to inform your bank that you’re going abroad
7. Two copies of your travel insurance details and policy – one for each of you to carry
8. A list of emergency contacts on a small piece of card, including that of your doctor, your travel insurance provider and your credit card company
9. Travel adapters.
10. Your phone charger.
11. Small first aid kit – you can make one yourself or snap up a ready-made travel kit.
12. Any prescription medicines you take, along with the original packaging and a copy of your prescription
13. Contraception
14. Luggage locks and tags with your contact details on.

15. Toiletries

16. Toothbrush and toothpaste
17. Face wash
18. Moisturiser
19. Shampoo and conditioner – your hotel may provide it, but if you’re partial to a particular product, pack your own!
20. Shower gel – again, your hotel may provide it, but if you’re partial to a particular product, pack your own!
21. Hair products
22. Deodorant
23. A manicure set
24. Razors and shaving gel… but don’t pack your razor in your hand luggage
25. A hairbrush or comb.
26. Lip balm (with SPF, if you’re going to be wearing it in the day. Burnt lips are not a look)
27. Plenty of sun cream with a high SPF, especially if you’re going somewhere hot!
28. After sun lotion
29. Contact lens solution and extra contact lenses, if needed

30. Clothing

31. Comfortable clothes to travel in, especially if you’re flying long haul!
32. Coat, unless you’re sure it won’t be needed
33. Plenty of casual daytime clothes
34. Smarter clothes for the evening including smart trousers and shirts
35. Light jacket, jumper or cardigan for the evening
36. Lace-up shoes for formal dinners
37. Trainers or other comfortable shoes for walking
38. Flips flops or sandals which you can wear to the pool and beach
39. Swimwear
40. One secure, practical bag for the day, like a small rucksack
41. Underwear
42. Sleepwear
43. Accessories such as a tie, sunglasses and a cap
44. Socks

45. Useful Extras

46. Travel sickness medicines, particularly if you’ve got any boat trips planned or you’re a nervous flyer
47. Insect repellent and bite relief. Don’t let those pesky mosquitoes get the better of you!
48. Antihistamines
49. Indigestion tablets
50. Diarrhoea medicine (especially if you’re heading somewhere a little more exotic)
51. Beach towel – just check whether your hotel provides them before you leave
52. Books to read.
53. Games or a pack of cards – essentials if you have some long journeys ahead
54. Guide book for the destination you’re heading to
55. Earplugs
56. An umbrella
57. Camera – you need to get some snaps of your trip of a lifetime! – plus extra SD cards and batteries
58. Magazines