We are familiar with the feeling of last-minute packing. Before you travel make sure you have all of your travel essentials packed, by double checking against our travel checklist.

BEFORE YOU TRAVEL

• Please ensure that all of your travel documentation is prepared. Ensure that your passport has at least six months validity left.
• If you are travelling abroad, please ensure that you have all the necessary documentation, Visa’s Currencies and Travel insurances before you travel.
• Make sure you have all of your itinerary confirmations (tickets and hotel vouchers) and make relevant copies of them.
• Ensure you have national/international roaming activated on your mobile devices or have purchased sim-cards/calling cards for the countries being visited.
• Please ensure that you have taken all the necessary medication and vaccinations before you travel.
• Make sure you use TSA approved locks for your check-in bags when travelling international.
• Most importantly don’t forget your suitcase and you’re smile. You’re on holiday.

USEFUL ITEMS IN YOUR HAND LUGGAGE

• Handpicked Hotels
• Passports and all visas
• Itinerary for all your travel arrangements
• Important and Emergency Phone numbers
• Airline tickets and hotel documentation
• Credit cards and if necessary driving license
• Foreign currency/travelers’ cheques
• Travel Adaptors/ Multi-Plug – Recommended for remote areas
• Camera, mobile phone / MP3 players
• Chargers / Batteries
• Books / magazines for the beach - or any guide books for exploring
• Snacks / Chocolates
• Jacket/ Sweatshirt / Jumper (could get cold in aircrafts for overnight flights)
• Paper and Pencil/Pen
• Mosquito repellent and relevant medicines
• Nail Cutter
• Spectacles or contact lenses –If one wears glasses or lenses then an alternate set should be kept.
• Hand Sanitizer
• Sunglasses
• Small water bottle
• Plastic Bags / Plastic Zip Lock Bags
• Twist-ties, safety pins

USEFUL ITEMS FOR CHECKED-IN LUGGAGE

• Clothes – T-shirts, shirts, shorts, trousers, underwear, socks.
• Footwear – Trainers, shoes, slippers
• Toiletries
• Medication
• Headwear – Hats or caps
• Sunglasses
• Swimwear
• Travel adaptors

TRAVELLING WITH CHILDREN

• Activity books / magazines / Nintendo / PSP
• Snacks and drinks
• Travel sickness medicine
• Change of clothes in hand luggage
• Favorite teddy / toy
• Blanket
• Travel sweets

TRAVELLING WITH BABIES

• Nappies / changing mat
• Milk Powder
• Baby food
• Tooth soothers / Comforter
• Nappy cream
• Blanket

MOUNTAINS MUST HAVES

• Digital Thermometer
• Cold Cream
• Lip Guard
• Hats / Caps
• Heavy Woolen Clothing including woolen socks (Severe Cold / Snow).
• Woolen Hand Gloves (Severe Cold / Snow)
• At least 2 pairs of thermal. Those of you who don’t know where to buy them, you can check the amazon link at: Full Sleeves Round Neck Thermal Top & Trouser Set

BEACH MUST HAVES

• Hats / Caps
• Sunscreen lotion (SPF 50 or greater) / Sunblock
• 2-3 Extra Shorts
• An extra slipper and extra towel for back pack
• Beach Towels
• Thin single bed sheet – if not interested in beach shack / bed always
• Beach Towels
• Lip Guard with sunscreen
• Long-sleeved over shirt and a thin pair of pants as night gets a bit cold at beaches

MEDICINES OR FIRST-AID KIT

Disclaimer–Always consult your doctor before taking any of these.
• ORS or ORS-L Tetra Packs at least 5 in number
• Pain Relief Spray/Cream/Gel
• Betadine – Antiseptic cream
• Savlon or Dettol – Antiseptic solution
• Combiflaim or Flexon – Pain Killers
• Crocin or Paracetamol – Mild Fever
• Avomine – Relief from Dizziness, Motion Sickness and Vomiting
• Digene – Relief from Flatulence, Indigestion, acidity (mild)
• Zinetac 150mg – Acidity or gastric problems (only if severe)
• Eno Sachets – Quick Gastric Relief
• Entroquinol – Relief from Loose motion (mild)
• Metrogyl – Relief from Loose motion (high)
• D-Cold Total or Vicks Action 500 for cold
• Pudin Hara for stomachache
• Allegra – Anti-allergy
• Crepe Bandage – 2 (for fractures)
• Band-Aid Fast Heal Wash proof – Long, Square and circle patches
• Cotton and Dressing Bandage
• Becosules for vitamin B-complex
• Eye Tone for soothing eyes
• Nasivion for blocked and dry nose
• Ongoing Regular Medicines, if any