• Arrange for pet and plant care
• Stop routine deliveries
• Make your home seem lived-in while away by putting lights and a radio on timers
• Turn down thermostat
• Leave keys and itinerary with a friend
• Lock windows, garage, and doors

Before you leave

• Guide books and maps
• Passport and visa(s)
• Foreign currency of your destination country
• Credit cards
• Travellers cheques or ATM card (and machine locations)
• Insurance: Trip Cancellation/Medical
• Personal Identification
• Photocopies of documentation

Basic Essentials

• Appropriate Luggage
• ID Tags
• Money Belt
• Appropriate Clothing
• Comfortable Footwear
• Rain Protection
• Camera and Film
• Telephone Plugs for Modem
• Flashlight
• Travel Alarm Clock
• Binoculars
• Brimmed Hat or Visor
• Reading Materials
• Journal
• Playing Cards/Games
• Address Book

Maintenance Items

• Batteries for camera and flashlight or Battery Charger
• Mini Sewing Kit
• Travel Iron or Steamer
• Sink Stopper
• Folding Scissors
• Laundry Soap Packets
• Laundry Bags
• Ziplock Plastic Bags

Medication

• First Aid Kit
• Aspirin/Pain Reliever
• Cold/Sinus Medication
• Diarrhea Medicine
• Laxative
• Insect Repellent
• Contact Lens Preparations
• Antibiotic Ointment
• Antiseptic Wipes
• Sunscreen
• Motion Sickness Medicine
• Personal Hygiene Items
• Personal Prescriptions

Toiletries

• Comb/Brush
• Toothbrush/Paste
• Dental Floss
• Shampoo
• Blow Dryer
• Deodorant
• Lotions/Creams
• Cologne
• Lip balm
• Towelettes
• Shaving Cream
• Towel/Washcloth
• Earplugs