Essential items

Electronic plug converter

Keys

Wallet (including foreign currency)

Credit/debit cards (take a copy of each card and email to yourself)

Camera and charger

Phone and charger

Sunglasses

Travel documents

Passport for every member of the travelling party

Travel documents, tickets or travelcards

Booking or reservation letters. Itinerary and directions

Visa(s)

Vaccination documents (check country requirements on www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/destinations)

Driving licence – plus any hire car driving documents

Travel insurance documents (including European health insurance card if applicable)

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The ultimate travel listTo save you the pain of writing a packing list before you travel, we’ve done the thinking for you. Just follow this suggested list to help prepare for a brilliant break.

Top tip: Scan or take photos of all of your travel documents and email them to yourself

Your holiday checklist

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Medical

Regular prescription medicine plus a copy of your prescription

Travel medication (as necessary – malaria tablets, antihistamines, paracetamol etc)

Sun cream and/ or sunblock

Insect repellent/ bite cream

Contraception

Small first aid kit (thermometer, antiseptic wipes, tweezers, plasters)

Contact lens cleaner and equipment

Toiletries

Toothpaste/ brush

Tissues or wet wipes

Sanitary products

Hand cream

Face wash

Body wash

Shampoo

Antibacterial hand gel

3 And the rest… (volume dependent on travel

method and destination)

Day clothes

Evening wear (including warmer layers)

Underwear

Swimwear

Socks/ tights

Shoes

Rainwear

Sleepwear

Towels (microfibre towels for light packing)

Bedding (if required)

Entertainment – books, music, cards, games, puzzle books

Pens and addresses for postcards

Guidebook

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Don’t forget, Benenden members can enjoy a discount on Benenden Travel Insurance

Visit www.benendentravel.co.uk for more information