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!
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Things You May Wish To Take Batteries Travel iron Laundry bag String / twine Flight socks |
Flashlight Laundry soap packets Plastic carrier bags Bum bag |
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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) |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
