Holiday Checklist

Your Holiday Checklist

‘Are off on a Staycation beach holiday, city break, or self catering in UK, or have booked a special holiday in a far off Destination?  The idea of packing can be quite daunting, leaving us all in a tizzy and worrying what me may forget, so you need to do a holiday checklist to see what you have and what you need asap.

Whether it’s a beach holiday, ski trip, holiday with young kids, a walking holiday or a city break to see the sights, there will be something you need and all of this can be easily available on line.

Before you start.

There are several priorities you need to address before you even begin packing so don’t forget.

Staycations

Beach holiday
  • Swimwear, Beach towel, Beach bag, goggles etc
  • Books and magazines, Tablet / eReader / music player (download what you need before you travel)
City break
  • Comfy shoes, clothing for all weather and occasions.
  • Map app on your phone (download the city data to view offline)
  • Umbrella, Camera,  battery charger for your phone/camera
Checklist: walking holiday
  • Walking shoes or boots, waterproof clothing, backpack, walking poles
  • Maps or a map app on your phone (download“what3words” on your phone, which shows your precise location – very helpful if you get lost)
  • Water bottle or thermos, Snacks and trail mix
  • Plasters, torches, batteries, and camping gear if needed
Destinations
  • If going abroad check you have a valid passport (some countries require passports to have six months left on them before they expire, plus any necessary vaccinations
  • Arrange travel to your destination departure and take out a travel insurance policy
  • Check to see if any roaming charges will apply if you use your mobile phone abroad.
A few important tips
  • Passport – take a photo of it and keep it on your smartphone, and email yourself a copy
  • Visa, if needed. Print out physical documents too to be safe, plus any Covid documents/forms, and test results, if required
  • Driver’s licence – plus car hire details, if necessary. If you plan to drive while abroad, make sure to check the country’s driving regulations
  • Travel insurance documents – there may be a card you can take with you which will have your policy number and the insurer’s phone number
  • Your EHIC or GHIC if travelling in Europe