We hope we have covered everything you might need on holiday but our list is not definitive. If you are going on a specific type of holiday then you may need to add specialist items.


Before you go:

Check passport is valid
Arrange holiday insurance
Vaccinations
Visa applications


Essentials:

Passport
Flight Tickets
Other Tickets
Visas
Currency
Travellers Cheques
Credit cards
Holiday Insurance documentation
EHIC Card
Holiday home keys
Contact Numbers
Holiday Address
Directions
Copies of paperwork and property details
Driving Licence
Other ID
Personal house/car keys
Car breakdown policy
Airport parking ticket
Photocopies of Passport/Insurance
Itinerary
Sports licences/documentation


Personal essentials:

Mobile Phone
Watch
Camera/film
Glasses/case
Reading glasses
Contact Lenses
Hearing Aid
Medication
Personal dietary requirements


Clothes:

Shorts
T Shirts
Shirts/Tops
Trousers
Jeans
Skirts
Dresses
Jumpers
Sweatshirts
Bras
Pants
Vests
Socks
Walking socks
Tights
Stockings
Swimwear
Sarong
Wedding garments
Suit
Nightwear
Dressing gown
Slippers
Shoes
Sandals
Flip flops
Pool shoes
Trainers
Walking boots
Coats/Jacket
Waterproofs
Thermal underwear
Specialist Sports Clothes/Shoes/Boots


Accessories:

Watch
Sunglasses
Sunhat
Gloves
Hat
Scarves
Belt
Handbags
Jewellery


Linen:

Towels
Beach towels


Beach/Sports:

Windbreak
Bucket and spade
Sports equipment
Wet suit
Beach mats
Lilo
Inflatable boat
Snorkel
Goggles
Flippers
Face mask
Surf/Body board
Arm bands
Frisbee
Kite
Picnic blanket
Picnic box
Beach bag
Folding chairs
Cool box
Ice packs
Thermos flask


Baby:

Travel cot
Travel highchair
Buggy
Baby sling
Baby car seat
Car booster seat
Baby clothes
Disposable nappies
Changing mat
Changing bag
Baby products
Bottles
Sterilising equipment
Powdered milk
Baby food
Plastic plate/bowl/mug
Plastic cutlery
Dummies
Bedding
Night light
Intercom
Story books
Toys
Don't forget baby!


Chemist:

Glasses/case
Reading glasses
Contact lenses
Contact lens fluid
Hearing aid
Hearing aid batteries
False teeth
Prescribed medicines
Insulin kit
Inhaler/Nebuliser
Condoms
Pill/other contraception
Travel sickness pills
Headache pills
Indigestion pills
Hay fever tablets
Anti-histamine tablets
Diarrhoea medicine
Nicotine patches
Vitamins
Bite/sting cream
Antiseptic cream/liquid
Vaseline
Waterproof plasters
Insect repellent
Mosquito net
First Aid Kit
Safety pins


Electrical:

Camera
Film
Camcorder
Tripod
Mobile phone
Mobile phone charger
Phone card
Plug adaptors
Travel Iron
Travel Kettle
CD player
Personal CD Player
Radio
MP3 player
Mini disc player
Cassette player
CDs
Tapes
Mini discs
Headphones
Computer Games
Memory Card
Lap-top
Memory stick
Currency converter
Electronic translator


Flight Essentials:

Support socks
Travel pillow
Ear plugs
Eye mask
Boiled sweets
Reading material
Travel games


Motoring Essentials:

Emergency triangle
Car jack
GB sticker
Yellow headlights
Map


Toiletries:

Suntan lotion
After sun lotion
Lip protector/balm
Fake tan
Shampoo
Conditioner
Hair products
Soap
Bath/shower products
Shower cap
Razor
Shaver
Shaving cream
Aftershave
Antiperspirant
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Electric toothbrush/ charger
Dental products
Moisturiser
Beauty products
Perfume
Make-up/brushes
Nail varnish
Make-up bag
Tissues
Toilet paper
Female hygiene products/tampons
Sponge
Flannels
Wet wipes
Wash Bag


Beauty Extras:

Hairbrush
Comb
Hairdryer
Hair Straighteners
Curling tongs
Hair accessories
Travel Mirror
Nail File/Emery board
Nail scissors/clippers
Nailbrush
Tweezers


Miscellaneous:

Travel Alarm Clock
Torch
Han held fan
Batteries
Pen and paper
Playing Cards
Board Games
Books
Magazines
Guide books
Phrase book
Map
Travel belt
Addresses list
Diary/notebook
Personal organiser
Sketch book
Artists equipment
Business cards
Sewing kit
Penknife
Padlock and keys for luggage
Luggage strap locks
Binoculars
Backpack
Water bottle
Hip flask
Compass
Umbrella
Walking Stick
Wheelchair
Crutches


Pets:

Dog lead
Cat basket
Dog bed/blanket
Dog food
Toys
Pet