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Hand Luggage
Required medication
Camera
,
laptop
, and
mobile phone
MP3/CD player
, or any other electronic devices, and spare batteries
Spectacles and
contact lenses
Cash
for arrival at destination
Small
travel
guide
Support socks/leg warmers for long flights
Books
, newspapers, magazines, etc
Bottled water
Sweets for take-off and landing, to help stop your ears popping
Check current official restrictions on hand luggage
Documents and Important Paperwork:
Tickets
Confirmation of
flight
reservation
Photocopies of documents
Email copies of documentation to yourself
Receive up-to-date vaccinations for your destination
Travellers’ cheques,
credit cards
and necessary currency
European
health insurance
Card (EHIC)
Labels on your luggage clearly stating your home and outbound address
Valid passport/Visa
Valid driving licence (international, if required)
Any
travel insurance
House and pets:
Remember to lock all windows and doors
If your house is alarmed then make sure you leave the code with someone you trust, and inform them of your
holiday
details
Remember to unplug all electrical appliances, except
fridge
and freezer
Leave spare keys and contact details someone you trust, e.g. family relatives, neighbou
Throw or give away any fresh food
Ask someone to water your plants
Ask someone to check on the
house
and collect post. For long periods of
travel
, have the post office hold your mail
Leave a few lights on or set timers to make your
house
look occupied
If your
car
is alarmed, leave spare keys with someone
If you have any pets then arrange for cattery/kennels, feeders and walkers
General packing:
Universal adaptors,
travel
plugs, and chargers
Toiletries
Phrasebook/guidebook for your destination
A first-aid kit
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