Creating a holiday packing list is one of the most important aspects of planning a trip, whether it is a short weekend getaway or a month-long trip abroad. Most of the time, deciding what to pack for a trip can be a bit overwhelming. Poor planning of packing for a trip can sometimes ruin an entire holiday. This is where a well-thought-out travel packing list comes in handy
Assume you are going on a five-day tour that includes visits to the beach. And you forget to bring a waterproof bag to carry an extra pair of clothes, sunscreen lotion, and towels while visiting the beach. You will arrive at your destination, but you will not be able to fully enjoy it. To help you avoid such scenarios, we have compiled the ultimate holiday packing list to make things easier for you.
Here are our recommendations for your holiday packing list. We organised everything for you so you don’t forget anything. The majority of the following items can be packed for an overseas trip. The list below can be used for a one-week or two-week trip. We recommend travelling with only hand luggage for a three-day trip.
- 1. Clothes to Pack
- Underwear
- Socks/Stocking
- Undershirts/Bras
- Sleepwear
- T-shirts
- Dress Shirts
- Casual Shirts
- Jeans
- Pants
- Shorts
- Dresses/Skirts
- Sweaters/Sweatshirts
- Suits
- Swimsuit/Cover-up
- Coat/Jacket/Rainwear
- Hats/Gloves/Scarves
- Umbrella
- Shoes
- Boots
- Sandals/Flips Flops
- Belts
- Ties
- Jewellery
- Purses
- Belts
2. Toiletries to Pack
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Dental Floss
- Soap
- Deodorant
- Shampoo/Conditioner (if cannot be purchased at the destination)
- Brush/Comb
- Shaving Supplies
- Hairstyling Products
- Hair Dryer/Curling Iron/Flat Iron
- Skin Care Products
- Sunscreen
- Make-up
- Feminine-hygiene Products
- Contact Lenses/Solution
- Birth Control
- Nail File/Clippers
- Band-Aids
- First-Aid Ointment
- Medications
- Vitamins
- Pain Relievers
2. Toiletries to Pack
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Dental Floss
- Soap
- Deodorant
- Shampoo/Conditioner (if cannot be purchased at the destination)
- Brush/Comb
- Shaving Supplies
- Hairstyling Products
- Hair Dryer/Curling Iron/Flat Iron
- Skin Care Products
- Sunscreen
- Make-up
- Feminine-hygiene Products
- Contact Lenses/Solution
- Birth Control
- Nail File/Clippers
- Band-Aids
- First-Aid Ointment
- Medications
- Vitamins
- Pain Relievers
4. Miscellaneous Items
- Cellphone
- Laptop/Tablet
- Electronics Chargers
- Emergency Contacts
- Voltage adapter
- Memory card
- A Spare Battery for the camera
- Camera Lenses
- Drone
- Spare Batteries for the drone
- Tripod
- GoPro
Don’t forget the essentials
- Passport
- Travel insurance documents
- Tickets/booking confirmations – flights, accommodation etc.
- Bank cards, foreign currency and maybe a travel money card
