Holiday Checklist

Do you have problems remembering everything to take on holiday? Are you a person who realises half-way to the airport that you have forgotten your tickets? If you are prone to forgetting things, which we all are at times, then our Holiday Checklist may be for you.
We have compiled this list in a logical order including all the things that we feel you would need on holiday. However we have not just limited it to things you would need on holiday as we will also include matters that you should take care of at home before you travel. In addition to this we have also addressed matters to do with your own personal transportation such as your car and listed things that we feel you should check or make sure you have in your car before you travel.
We hope that this checklist will be useful to you and if you think that we have missed anything please contact us and we will include it in the checklist.

These sections cover all the material items you should remember and the things you need to do. We suggest printing this checklist and tick the items that you have done/remembered as you go along. You will find that organising yourself with the Compare Airport Parking checklist will make going on holiday that little bit easier!

Things To Take Care Of At Home (At Least 4 Weeks Before You Travel)

Ensure finances are in place for holiday (credit cards etc.)

All bills and payments should be arranged for whilst you are away

Check luggage is in good condition

Arrange pet care for trip duration

Organise airport parking

Check if entry visas are needed

Organise holiday accommodation

 

Check holiday itinerary for mistakes and inaccuracies

Obtain phrase book and local information

Ensure mobile phone is useable at your destination

Check home insurance and car insurance, tax, MOT etc. is valid when you return

Order foreign currency / travellers cheques

Arrange car hire

Make sure you and family all have European Health Insurance Cards (EHIC) and check all details on them

Things To Do Just Before You Leave (1 week or less)

Cancel deliveries of newspapers, magazines, milk etc.

Double check travel arrangements made

Pick up currency from bank / building society

Make sure all bills are paid up before leaving

 

Give a trusted person a copy of your holiday itinerary

Make sure that you have made, at minimum, two copies of all your travel documents

Give one copy of travel documents to a trusted party and take the others with you in case they are lost / stolen

Ensure family know how to contact you when you are away

On The Day You Travel

Turn off / unplug all electrical appliances

Switch off or set heating to very low

Ensure all taps are fully off and sink plugs not in

Remove any food that will go off from the fridge / freezer / cupboards

Water any plants in the house

In winter turn off all water at the mains to stop the pipes freezing

 

Empty Dustbins

Make sure all doors and windows are locked and secure

Check for delays on your upcoming journey (internet / teletext)

Check all house alarms and security lights / beams are working

Things To Take On The Day Of Travel

Luggage

Briefcase

All tickets

Shoes

Camera

Travel alarm clock

Phone calling card

Games

Glasses

Travel pillow

Travel snacks

Clear re-sealable bag for liquids at airport

Currency for the UK and your destination

Spare change of underwear

 

Laptop

Appropriate clothing

Rain gear

Adaptor plugs

Binoculars

Reading materials / journal

Earplugs

Baseball cap / sun visor / hat

Water purifier

Air purifier

ipod / MP3 Player

Umbrella

Wallet / purse / handbag

Mobile Phone and charger

Things You May Wish To Take

Batteries

Travel iron

Laundry bag

String / twine

Flight socks

 

Flashlight

Laundry soap packets

Plastic carrier bags

Bum bag

Medication / Drugs

Aspirin / painkillers

Personal hygiene items

Antibiotic ointment

Insect repellent

Sunscreen / lip balm

Malaria pills

Vitamins

Patches such as smoking / HRT

 

First aid kit

Cold / sinus medicine

Contact lens supplies / eye drops

Laxative / diarrhoea medicine

Antiseptic wipes

Motion sickness patches / pills

Personal medication (carry onboard)

Toiletries

Toothbrush

Toothpaste

Hair styling products

Hair dryer

Cosmetics

Aftershave / perfume

Shower gel / soap

Nail clippers

Razor

Shaving gel / foam

 

Comb / brush

Shampoo

Deodorant

Skin lotion

Towelettes

Shaving kit

Tweezers

Sun tan lotion

Dental floss

Cotton buds / swabs

Baby / Childcare

Food

Medicine

Nappies

Bottle

Dummy

Push chair / pram

 

Creams / lotions

Wet wipes

Changing mat

Baby / child toys

Spare set of clothes for journey

Activities / books / magazines / games

Car and Caravan

Check oil levels

Check petrol levels

Check tyre pressures

Check windscreen washer bottles are full

Ensure you have AA / RAC membership details in car

First aid kit

Car technical manual (eg. Haynes)

Tools such as car jack and wheel nut locking key

Driving licence

Car registration papers

Satellite navigation system

Jump cables

 

Spare bulbs for headlights / rear lights

Spare fuses

Mobile phone hands-free kit

Spare oil / bottle of water for windscreen washers

Tow rope

Reflective triangle

Reflective / flourescent jacket

Check spare wheel / tyre is legal and at correct tyre pressure

Torch

Fire extinguisher

Road atlas / maps

Before Leaving Home

Reconfirm transportation

Reconfirm accommodation

Transportation to airport

Pet and plant care

Stop mail / deliveries

Trial pack (will it all fit?)

 

House sitter

Adjust thermostat / appliances off

Set timers for home lights

Leave itinerary with trusted party

Lock all doors, windows, garages

Paperwork

Airline tickets / e-ticket confirmation

Bus tickets

Cruise tickets

Personal identification

Credit cards

Cash machine locations

Guide Books / maps

Second copy of all documents

 

Train tickets

Documentation of citizenship

Passport

Visas

Foreign currency

Travellers cheques

Insurance


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