Travel Checklist

Take the stress out of planning your holiday or business trip

Don’t forget your Suitcase!

Since 2007 this handy travel checklist has saved my bacon* many a time when I’m preparing for a trip. And now it can save yours too!

I’ll do you a deal, if my list helps you remember something important, please return the favour and buy me a coffee!

  • Passport, identification, visa(s)
  • Address book
  • Travel tickets, insurance, directions, hotel details
  • Cash (incl. foreign currency), Credit card, ATM card
  • Map, guide book
  • Event tickets
  • Notebook, pen
  • Book airport taxi
  • Arrange for pet and plant care
  • Stop routine deliveries – milk, newspapers, mail
  • Leave keys and itinerary with a friend
  • Turn down thermostat
  • Lock doors, windows, garage
  • Wash dishes, empty bins
  • Suitcases, bags, luggage ID tags, luggage locks*
  • Travel alarm clock
  • Camera, batteries, memory card
  • Mini sewing kit, scissors*, Lint Roller, Clothes Brush
  • Laundry bag, plastic bags, soap packets, Travel iron
  • Book, magazine, playing cards, games, iPod
  • Sleeping bag, blanket, pillow, earplugs
  • Power plug adapter, Laptop, Tablet, Chromecast
  • Torch / flashlight, batteries
  • Binoculars
  • Keys, phone, watch, wallet, purse, handbag
  • Socks, underwear
  • Trousers, skirts, shorts
  • Shirts, blouses, t-shirts
  • Swimming costume, goggles, mask, snorkel
  • Jacket, raincoat
  • Shoes
  • Pyjamas, Dressing Gown, Slippers
  • Dress, suit, tie, belt, cufflinks
  • Cap, sun hat, sunglasses
  • Comb, brush
  • Shaver, razor, shaving cream
  • Aftershave, perfume
  • Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, mouthwash, lipbalm
  • Deodorant
  • Cotton buds
  • Soap, shampoo, towelettes
  • Towel, blow dryer, hair straighteners / curlers
  • Prescription medicine, Repeat prescription list
  • Personal hygiene items
  • First aid kit, antibiotic ointment, alcohol wipes
  • Paracetamol, aspirin, vitamin tablets
  • Cough Syrup, cold and flu medicine
  • Indigestion tablets, diarrhea medicine, laxatives
  • Motion sickness medicine
  • Insect repellent
  • Sunscreen, after-sun lotion
  • Glasses, contact lenses, contact lens solution
  • Sandwiches, sweets, chocolates
  • Soft drinks, Bottled Water
  • Tea bags

All sorted? Bon voyage!

Did my list help save your bacon too? Phew, disaster averted! Please consider returning the favour and buy me a coffee!

Did I miss something important? Email your suggestions to suggest@giraffe-checklist.co.uk, and I’ll see about adding them. Oh, and please replace ‘giraffe‘ with ‘travel‘. I really need a better junk mail filter!

About Travel Checklist

Vacation Checklist by Paul Maden. v3.1.0 2026-03-15

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