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Honeymoon Travel Packing Checklist
Packing is less of a chore when you know what to bring with you, and what to leave at home.
You’ve picked your vacation style, you’ve decided where and when to go, you’ve chosen your accommodations, you’ve figured out ways to save…let the packing begin! There is a fine line between too much and too little when it comes to gathering your belongings: too much and you’ll be plagued by an unmanageable load; too little and you’ll find yourself buying what you didn’t bring.
With flowers and tulle still on your mind, you may want to use our packing checklist to get you through the seemingly endless piles of questionable belongings.
Honeymoon Travel - The Essentials:
• Airline ticket or confirmation number
• Identification, including passports, visas, and driver’s licenses
• Necessary credit cards (leave the Gap charge card at home!)
• Hotel reservation confirmation number(s)
• Traveler’s checks
• Phone numbers for your doctor(s), house/pet/baby sitter, and credit card companies
• Two sets of photocopies of the above items – keep one set on you at all times and another set in a secure spot of your hotel room
• Prescription medications in the original bottles
• Contraception
• Keyless travel locks and ID tags
• Camera
Honeymoon Travel Necessities for Her (may vary according to destination, season, and length of trip):
• One pair of jeans or khakis
• One light jacket or pullover
• One cute sundress
• One nice cocktail dress
• One cardigan
• Four daytime recreational shirts, including t-shirts, tank tops, and short-sleeves
• Two pairs of shorts
• Two bathing suits – one for sunbathing and one for beach activities
• One bathing suit cover-up
• One pair of walking shoes
• One pair of durable sandals
• One pair of evening shoes
• One daytime purse
• One evening purse
• Adequate amounts of socks, bras, and underwear
• Accessories to help dress up and dress down your outfits
Honeymoon Travel Necessities for Him (may vary according to destination, season, and length of trip):
• One pair of jeans or khakis
• One nice pair of dress pants
• One light jacket or pullover
• Four daytime recreational shirts, including t-shirts, tank tops, and short-sleeves
• Two pairs of shorts
• Two short-sleeve dress shirts – button-down or polo
• One sports jacket
• One bathing suit
• One pair of walking shoes
• One pair of durable sandals
• One pair of dress shoes
• Adequate amounts of socks and underwear
Bring It (travel-size, when possible!):
• Insect repellent
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Hat and/or visor
• Aloe vera
• Bandages
• Aspirin
• Antacid
• Antihistamine
• Anti-diarrhea medication
• Motion-sickness medicine
• Feminine hygiene products
• Toothpaste
• Toothbrushes
• Deodorant
• Cosmetics
• Make-up remover
• Cotton balls and swabs
• Comb/brush
• Hair gel/spray
• Nail file/clippers
• Shaving cream
• Razors
• Contact lenses, solution, and storage case
• Paperback books
• Deck of cards
• Canvas tote beach bag
• Guidebook
• Electrical converter/adapter
Consider It:
• Shampoo and conditioner (your hotel will probably provide)
• Body lotion
• Hair dryer (if you are uncertain if your hotel will provide one)
• Shower cap
• Alarm clock
• Zip-lock storage bags for toiletries and wet items
• Ear plugs
• Sewing kit
• Instant stain remover
• Anti-bacterial lotion
• Eye drops
• Small backpack
• A pair of old sneakers that you won’t care if they get ruined or left behind
• One pair of sneakers and ample workout clothes if you plan to maintain a daily exercise regimen
• Pocket knife (don’t even think about bringing it in your carry on)
• Compact umbrella or ponchos
• Extras of anything you can’t live without, from contacts to toiletries
Leave It
• Give a copy of your itinerary to a trusted family member or friend
• Provide emergency contact information to your house/pet/baby sitter
• Photocopies of your passport, credit cards, and traveler’s check receipts
• A sealed copy of your wills, life insurance-policy numbers, and noteworthy financial information
