Traveling for the holidays? Here’s a must-have packing guide
Whether you’re headed for a seashore escape or traveling further north for white snow, we complied the perfect guide for you
Traveling for the holidays can be both exciting and stressful in terms of packing. It’s one thing to pack for a regular vacation, but to travel for Christmas these days is a different type of feat. Nevertheless, it is doable with much preparation, checklists, and just the reminder that the world is going through it right now. So take a chill pill, breathe, and physically and mentally prepare.
At this time of year and state of world affairs, you need even more essentials than before, including face masks, hand sanitizer, thermometers, hand wipes, and perhaps even some vitamin C. Not to mention gifts and wrappings. So yes, your holiday checklist may indeed be a little longer than usual — but we got you covered.
Whether you’re ditching your regular conditions for a seashore escape or traveling further north for depths of white snow, we complied a holiday packing guide for you because well, we needed one too. We hope you enjoy your holiday!
Bags
Rolling Luggage— 2-wheels or 4-wheel
Carry-on
Duffel Bag
Backpack— wheeled or carry
Clothing
Jacket, fleece, or sweater
Jacket, fleece, or sweater
Rain jacket, windbreaker, or umbrella
Lightweight clothing to be layered
Long-sleeved shirts
T-shirts
Tank tops (be sure to check out country and culture restrictions)
Pants
Shorts/skirts
Dresses
Swimsuit or swim trunks
Pajamas/sleepwear
Underwear
Walking shoes
Socks
Belt
Eyeglasses, sunglasses, and case
Jewelry
Hat or sun visor, beach hat
Scarf or bandana
Cell phone and charger
Travel speakers
Travel pillow, eye mask, and earplugs
Electric converters and adapters
Travel apps that will help with language, directions, money conversion, and digital journaling
Toiletries
Your preferred soap
Wash rags
Travel Towel
Shampoo and conditioner
Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, mouthwash
Deodorant
Body Lotion or oil
Sunscreen
Face lotion with SPF
Face wash, makeup remover wipes
Q-tips, cotton swabs
Nighttime moisturizer/lotion
Makeup
Lip balm with SPF, lipstick, or lip gloss
Comb or hairbrush
Heated hair tools (Flat iron, curling iron)
Hair products like hairspray, hair gel, and beard oil
Hair ties, barrettes/bobby pins
Personal mini mirror
Personal hygiene items
Feminine hygiene products
Extra contacts, solution, and contact case
Prescription medication
Cologne/perfume
Clothesline and detergent
Shaving kit/extra razors
Nail clippers and tweezers
Safety pins
Sewing kit/clothing care kit
Stain remover
Toilet paper
Health
Face Masks
Hand Sanitizer
Hand wipes/wet wipes
Vitamin C
Multivitamins
Thermometer
Pain and fever relievers
Cold medicines and throat lozenges
First aid kit —bandages, gauze, adhesives, etc
Hydrocortisone cream
Antibacterial ointment
Insect repellent/mosquito net/sting reliever
Sunscreen (again)
Sunburn relief
Prescriptions
Diarrhea/laxative medicines
Eye drops
Medicines and vaccinations specific to the region/activity
Motion sickness pills or bands
Moleskin
Allergy medicines
Oral rehydration salts
Sleeping medicines
Travel Info, Entertainment and Technology
Cell phone and charger
Headphones
Laptop, iPad, or E-reader and charger(s)
Camera and GoPro/video camera, memory card, and chargers
Electrical converters and adapters
Eye mask, and earplugs
Travel pillow
Blanket
Travel journal
Pens
Books and magazines
Chapstick
Water bottle
Travel guides, maps, language guides, etc.
Deck of cards and travel games
Gifting Needs
Stocking gifts
Gifts from Santa for kids, husband/wife, partner, grandparents, other family members, and friends
Gifts from you
Hostess gift
Extra suitcase to take gifts home
Wrapping paper
Tape
Scissors
Tissue paper
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