 When it comes to packing, you can never be too prepared, right? Not so! Tote too much, and an unwieldy bag will bog you down. Take too little, and you end up buying what you didn't bring. The solution? Our bare-bones checklist will keep you covered for emergencies and help you sail through your trip with ease. (Note: Buy *travel-sized* items whenever possible.)
MUST-HAVES:
• Airline tickets or e-ticket confirmation
• Passport/visas/driver's license
• Credit cards (take only those you'll need)
• Hotel/theater/tour reservation confirmations
• Traveler's checks or Pre-paid Credit crads
• Two sets of photocopies of all of the above, plus a photocopy of related medical and/or trip insurance coverage and prescriptions (carry one set with you, leave one in the hotel room)
• Phone numbers for your doctor, house/pet sitter, and credit card companies (in case your cards are lost or stolen)
• Prescription medicine (in the original bottle)
• Travel locks (TSA Approved combination lock recommended -- no key to lose!) and ID tags for luggage (inside and out)
HER STASH FOR A WEEK:
(tweak for destination, activities, season)
• 1 pair jeans or khakis (for cold airports and the plane)
• 1 light jacket or pullover (can be tied around the waist or stuffed in backpack)
• 1 nice sundress
• 1 little black dress
• 1 cardigan (for chilly restaurants)
• 4 play shirts (T-shirts, tank tops, short-sleeve button-downs)
• 2 pairs shorts
• 2 swimsuits (bikini for the beach, one-piece for water sports)
• 1 swimsuit cover-up
• 1 pair walking shoes/sandals
• 1 pair evening shoes/sandals
• 1 evening purse
• Extra socks and underwear
• Bras (strapless and otherwise)
• Accessories (scarves and jewelry to "stretch" your wardrobe)
HIS STASH FOR A WEEK:
(tweak for destination, activities, season)
• 1 pair jeans or khakis
• 1 pair nice slacks
• 1 light jacket or pullover (can be tied around waist or stuffed in backpack)
• 4 play shirts (T-shirts or short-sleeve button-downs)
• 2 pairs shorts
• 2 polo or button-down short-sleeve shirts
• 1 sports jacket (for nicer restaurants)
• 1 swimsuit
• 1 pair walking shoes/sandals
• 1 pair lace-ups
• Extra socks and underwear
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