Pack These Essentials
- Airline Ticket or e-Ticket Confirmation.
- Passport/visas/driver’s license.
- Hotel and Rental Car Confirmations.
- Due to increased security, DO NOT pack knives! Pack nail files and clippers with your checked luggage.
- Take traveller’s checks instead of cash.
- Phone numbers for the sitter, doctor, kennel, etc.
- Suntan lotion.
- Sunglasses.
- Sunburn ointment/aloe vera gel.
- A basic first aid kit.
- Medication: both prescription as well as small quantities of aspirin, motion sickness tablets, antacids, etc.
- If traveling abroad, a photocopy of your passport and ID packed separately.
- A money belt or waist pouch to keep valuables close.
- Postcard stamps.
Traveling With Children
- Buy new, small toys, games and reading material to give to your child throughout the trip.
- Snacks and beverages are a must!
- For infants, just in case of delays, bring a 24-hour supply of food in your carry-on.
- If traveling abroad, check this link for proper immunizations.
- Bring a stroller for small children.
- If your child has allergies, contact the airline/cruise line/train about special menus.
- Give each child a card to carry containing your hotel and emergency information.