Our Travel Pack List and Reminders of What to Do Before You Head Out!!

Should Make Your Life Easier!!

Before You Leave Travel Packing Reminders:

• Plan ahead: Sit down and prepare a travel pack list of what you'll need, what you plan to do while in Florida, and what you must take and do before you go
• Start looking for Florida travel deals
• Research where you are going in Florida
• Research reviews and do your homework (best deals, what to do, where to stay, etc...)
  Click Here for our favorite source online for finding real Florida reviews and excellent deals!
• Shop for everything you'll need or want to take
• Start an exercise program to get your best beach body (if that is in your plan)
• Search for and check dates and information on important documents
  These include, Id's, passports & visas, pet information, etc...)
• Book your airfare, car rental, and Florida beachfront rental (make sure you know all the terms and conditions when booking. Ie. Cancellations, refunds, and so forth
• Check weather in the Florida area you are visiting
• Know your credit card information, limits, & amounts
• Have your banking information & debit cards up to date
• Contact anyone important to let them know you'll be out of town
• Visit your doctor or dentist to ensure your health
• Accomodate for your pets (whether you take them or leave them behind)
• Plan for someone to check your house and collect your mail & newspapers
• Reconfirm everything we've mentioned and your travel pack list
• Obtain travelers checks at your bank
• Get all your medications and prescriptions you need
• Have car checked and tuned up if you take your own vehicle
• Lock up your valuables in a safe or safe deposit box
• Pay the bills, take care of house stuff (plants, cut grass, utilities, etc...)
  You don't want to look like you're gone
• Pick up dry cleaning and finish any last minute errands
• Start packing what's on your travel pack list - Make sure luggage is marked
• Double check all documents...make copies if necessary
• Relax, you should have everything...
  Recheck your travel pack list and you'll be fine.

Travel Pack List Packing Tips:

Carry-on Items:
Be sure you carry on valuables, cameras, film, documents, wallet (money in general), coupons, tickets, itenerary (with all pertinent information), brochures, maps, guides, reading materials, baby stuff, kids stuff, medications you must have, and anything in particular that you find important. If you think you should carry-on, then do. Don't be like Focker.

Medications:
Have your meds in the original bottles, have doctor letters if necessary. Remember airlines are scetchy about certain items (if you fly).

If you drive having this information is important if you get pulled over and asked by a cop.


Film: We recommend you buy a digital camera or camcorder. Film is a pain and can get damaged easily.

I know that may be an added expense, but if you shop around, you can find a great deal. We just want to ensure you retain the priceless memories of your Florida trip.

If you must have film, our best recommendation is buy it when you get there. Pack it wisely (in your purse for instance), or develop it before you return home.

Pack Light:
You can check if the hotel has a laundry service. Plan ahead. Make a travel pack list, check it twice. Wait- isn't that a song? Just kidding. Bad humor, it's that doing a travel pack list can get boring.

But, it is important. Anyway, just pack intelligently. Take some extra money to shop if you absolutely forget something. Learn to fold, be creative, and lay everything on your travel pack list out.

As an idea, the two of us take a big piece of luggage and one smaller one. Then we carry a backback, small carry-on bag, or briefcase and we fit everything we need from our travel pack list.

Travel Pack List: (be sure to print this page!)

Documents

• Id's
• Itenerary
• Reservation Confirmations & anything related to your reservations (air, car rental, lodging)
• Insurance Information
• Coupons & Vouchers
• Membership cards (ie. AAA)
• Maps & Guides
• Copies of Meds, Pet information, and reading materials

Money

• Cash; Travelers checks; Credit Cards; Debit cards & ATM Cards (plus PIN #'s); & Phone cards

• Beachwear & Water Gear (ie. snorkeling)
• Underwear
• Socks
• Pants & Jeans
• Skirts & Shorts
• Belts
• T-shirts & other tops
• Dress shirts
• Nightlife clothing
• Clothing to explore in
• Items if you plan to dress up (suit or dress)
• Robes, Pajamas, Nightware
• Gym shoes, sandals, dress shoes, etc...

Toiletries:

• Getting a travel kit is a good idea
• Soap, facial cleansers, and lotions
• Skin care for inside and the beach
• Shampoo and conditioner...plus other haircare
• Toothepaste, toothebrush, and other teeth necessities
• Razors and shaving cream
• Nail grooming and Q-tips
• Baby package (diapers, wipes, bottles, etc...)
• Perfume & Cologne
• Extra washcloths and towels (if they fit)

• Camera, camcorder, and batteries/rechargers
• Video games and portable DVD players
• Laptop computer
• Radios and Cell phone
• Hairdryer, curling iron, and travel iron

Also to Pack:
Still got room? These are just a few more items to consider...

• Items to keep everyone busy (books, magazines, music, DVD's, etc...)
• Medications and Contraceptives
• Dirty Clothes Bag
• Jewelry and Watches
• Contact Lenses, Glasses, and Sunglasses
• Lint Brush
• Things to Keep the kids busy (beach toys, travel games, toys, books, etc...)
• Also don't forget the kids (if you have them)

Do you have little tips, tricks, and resources you take full advantage of when planning your vacations? Whether it's money savers, a checklist, a website, guide, or anything that makes the trip & trip planning process more fun and stress free, we (other travelers) would love to hear it!

We hope this has helped. If you would like to find more information regarding what to pack, how to pack it, and additional reminders, then try searching here or the web...