What to Take On Your Honeymoon - Checklist

Packing for your honeymoon? It can be tricky to know what to take! Make sure you have everything you need for your holiday by using our extensive honeymoon checklist

The Basics
Passport or relevant ID
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
A visa! Even if you received your visa electronically, it’s worth carrying a printed version just in case
Cash in the currency of the country you’re headed to (as well as a small amount of your home currency)
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
Two copies of your travel insurance details and policy – one for each of you to carry
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
Travel adapters. This worldwide travel adapter from Amazon is super handy, whatever your destination!
Your phone charger. A portable charger might also be handy, if you’re heading out on an excursion
Small first aid kit – you can make one yourself or snap up a ready-made travel first aid kit for less than £7
Any prescription medicines you take, along with the original packaging and a copy of your prescription
Contraception
Luggage locks and tags with your contact details on.
Toiletries
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Makeup remover
Face wash
Moisturiser
Shampoo and conditioner – your hotel may provide it, but if you’re partial to a particular product, pack your own!
Shower gel – again, your hotel may provide it, but if you’re partial to a particular product, pack your own!
Hair product – if you’re honeymooning in a hot country and your hair is prone to frizz, take something to keep it under control
Makeup
Deodorant
A manicure set including a nail file, nail clippers and nail polish. You could also pack one of the best nail strengtheners, if you’re really pushing the boat out…
Razors and shaving gel… but don’t pack your razor in your hand luggage
A hairbrush or comb. This one by Tangle Teezer is an absolute dream at getting through hair that’s been tangled by salty sea water!
Lip balm (with SPF, if you’re going to be wearing it in the day. Burnt lips are not a look)
Eye cream
Plenty of sun cream with a high SPF, especially if you’re going somewhere hot!
After sun lotion
Hair grips and hair ties
Perfume or fragrance
Contact lens solution and extra contact lenses, if needed
Dry shampoo
Hair dryer
Hair styling products like these budget (but totally brilliant) hair straighteners
Useful Extras
Travel sickness medicines, particularly if you’ve got any boat trips planned or you’re a nervous flyer
Insect repellent and bite relief. Don’t let those pesky mosquitoes get the better of you!
Antihistamines
Indigestion tablets
Diarrhoea medicine (especially if you’re heading somewhere a little more exotic)
Bum bag which you can wear under your clothes to carry your valuables on day trips
Women’s Honeymoon Packing List
Comfy clothes to travel in, especially if you’re flying long haul!
Coat, unless you’re sure it won’t be needed
Daytime outfits – one for every day you’re going away for. Consider shorts and t-shirts for excursions plus plenty of cool and floaty dresses (depending on your destination, of course)
Cardigan to cover up with at night – even tropical destinations can get a bit chilly in the evening! It’s also a good idea to have something to cover your shoulders with if you’re visiting somewhere religious
Swimwear
Underwear, including your best strapless bra and thongs to work with a variety of outfits
Lingerie (check out our guide to the best bridal lingerie to inspire you!)
Shoes which are suitable for sightseeing and walking around in
One pair of not-so-sensible shoes for nights out!
Flip flops or sandals which you can wear to the pool and beach
Clutch bag for the evening
Secure, practical bag for the day
Beach bag
Kaftan or sarong
Accessories such as sunglasses, hats and jewellery
Sleepwear
Sanitary products
Socks
Men’s Honeymoon Packing List
Comfortable clothes to travel in, especially if you’re flying long haul!
Coat, unless you’re sure it won’t be needed
Plenty of casual daytime clothes
Smarter clothes for the evening including smart trousers and shirts
Light jacket, jumper or cardigan for the evening
Lace-up shoes for formal dinners
Trainers or other comfortable shoes for walking
Flips flops or sandals which you can wear to the pool and beach
Swimwear
One secure, practical bag for the day, like a small rucksack
Underwear
Sleepwear
Accessories such as a tie, sunglasses and a cap
Socks
Handy Things to Have
Beach towel – just check whether your hotel provides them before you leave
Books to read. If you’re after some recommendations, check out our round up of 27 of the best romance books to read on your honeymoon!
Games or a pack of cards – essentials if you have some long journeys ahead
Guide book for the destination you’re heading to
Earplugs
An umbrella
Camera – you need to get some snaps of your trip of a lifetime! – plus extra SD cards and batteries
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What to Take On Your Honeymoon - Checklist

Packing for your honeymoon? It can be tricky to know what to take! Make sure you have everything you need for your holiday by using our extensive honeymoon checklist

The Basics

Toiletries

Useful Extras

Women’s Honeymoon Packing List

Men’s Honeymoon Packing List

Handy Things to Have