Travel Checklist

First

Book your Safari. Book your International Flight.
Purchase Travel Insurance.
Check Passport is in order.

Home Preparation

Notify family/neighbors
Leave keys/itinerary/Contact info
Stop newspaper and mail delivery
Make arrangements for pets/plants
Pay bills due
Contact credit cards on out of state Travel
Safely store valuables
Set up lawn/yard care
Clean/set refrigerator
Turn off alarm clock setting
Set timed lighting systems
Unplug electronics/appliances
Clear answering machine
Set thermostat heat/air
Turn off faucets/washers
Check stove/oven
Close/lock windows
Close curtains/blinds
Take out trash
Lock doors/garage
Arm security system

Carry-On

Check current carry-on rules
Passport/Visa
Picture ID/driver’s license
International driver’s permit
Travel/medical insurance health card
Vaccination certificate
Transportation tickets
Hotel/rental confirmation
Credit/ATM cards
Cash/Foreign currency
Copies of all important documentation
Emergency contacts/phone numbers
Tour books/area maps
Pain relievers/anti-nausea
Lip balm
Ear plugs/sleeping mask
Neck pillow
Earphones/book/toys for children

Packing

Check weight/size restrictions/bag limit
Update luggage tags
Consider travel climate for clothing needs
Determine dress/casual wear needs
Tops/bottoms
Underwear/socks
Sleepwear
Footwear/comfy shoes/shower thongs
Swimwear/sarong
Sunglasses/sunhat/visor

Health

Toothbrush/toothpaste/floss
Deodorant/moisturizer
Razor/Shaving cream
Sunscreen/insect repellent
Tweezers/nail clippers/file
Q-Tips/cotton balls
Perfume/cologne
Cosmetics
Aspirin/sleep aid/anti-diarrhea
Glasses/contact lenses/cleaning supplies
Prescriptions

Electronics

Cell phones
Camera/video/memory cards
Plug adapters/chargers/batteries