 PACK HERE -- DON'T BUY THERE:
• Camera (disposable cameras are extra pricey at vacation spots)
• Film/memory cards/videotapes (take extra)
• Extra camera/camcorder battery
• Insect repellent (and anti-itch, just in case)
• Sunscreen and lip balm
• Sunglasses
• Sun hat or baseball cap
• Aloe vera
• Band-Aids
• Aspirin
• Antacid
• Antihistamine
• Diarrhea medicine
• Motion sickness medicine
• Tampons/pads (can be hard to find outside the U.S. and are a non-negotiable must-have when you need them!)
• Paperback books (you can leave them in the hotel library once you've read)
• Deck of cards
• Canvas tote bag for beach or pool (also good for carrying souvenirs home)
• Guidebook (tear out and bring just the pages you're interested in)
• Electrical converter/adapter
BATHROOM BASICS:
• Travel-size toothpaste
• Toothbrushes
• Deodorant
• Cosmetics
• Make-up remover
• Cotton balls and swabs
• Comb/brush
• Hair gel/spray
• Nail file/clippers
• Shaving cream
• Razors
• Contact lens and re-wetting solution, storage case
• Hair accessories
OPTIONAL THINGS:
(your hotel may provide)
• Shampoo and conditioner
• Body lotion
• Hair dryer
• Shower cap
• Alarm clock
HANDY EXTRAS:
• Extra pair of glasses/contacts, asthma inhaler, and the like
• Ziplock bags (all sizes; use for packing wet swimsuits or protecting camera/film)
• Earplugs
• Sewing kit
• Shout Wipes (instant stain-treater towelettes)
• Anti-bacterial liquid or lotion
• Visine
• Waist pack (to keep money handy and in sight)
• Small backpack(s) for day excursions and impromptu picnics
• 1 pair old sneakers or Keds that can get wet or ruined (if you're traveling to the tropics)
• 1 pair workout sneakers and 2-3 workout outfits if you plan on visiting the resort's gym or jogging on the beach
• Swiss Army knife (pack in checked luggage)
• Compact umbrella or rain ponchos
LEAVE BEHIND WITH FAMILY OR FRIENDS:
• Your itinerary and hotel phone numbers
• Photocopies of your passport, credit cards, and traveler's check receipts
• A sealed copy of your wills, life insurance-policy numbers, and pertinent financial info
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