Electrical :
Linen and Towels :
Phones, tablets, laptop, camera
TOP TIP: Confirm with your hotel or accommodation what
USB Flashdisk, SD/XD storage cards
linen is provided. In most cases only a beach towel is needed.
Chargers for phones, tablets, laptops cameras and shavers
Line your suitcase with the towels, leaving the one end to
Flashlight
hang over. Once your case is packed flip it over to keep all
Multi-plug and/or international adapter
items together before closing.
Hair dryers, straighteners, shavers and clippers
Beach towel
Ben linen if not provided
Medical :
Towels if not provided
TOP TIP: Remove the tablets from their boxes to save space,
provided the brand name is on the foil backing and keep the
Clothing :
instructions tied to it with a rubber band (also handy to have)
TOP TIP: Check out the weather at your destination. Don't
Items that may leak can be stored together, separately in a zip-
just rely on the prediction, but find out from your hotel,
lock bag. Store all these in its own vanity bag.
accommodation or the internet what it was like the same
Plasters
time last year, and what the daily trends are. Stuff socks and
Antiseptic ointment
small items into shoes to save space. Store items such as
Anti-skin irritation or allergy ointment
pants, shirts, etc. each in its own drawstring bag, to make
Insect repellent spray, stick or ointment
unpacking and re-packing a breeze.
Sunscreen and after sun ointment
Underwear for each day, and 4 days extra
Headache pain and fever tablets
Swimwear
Anti-inflammatory and muscle relaxants
Your daily clothing for either winter or summer
Diarrhoeal and nausea tablets
Clothing for special outings and events
Multi vitamins and vitamin C fizzy
Sleep ware
Flu, hay fever and throat relief tablets & lozenges
A jacket that goes with everything
Allergy tablets
Formal shoes, comfortable shoes, tekkies, sandals,
Eye drops
Belt
Prescription medicines
Socks for each day to match shoes
Small kit with tweezers, scissors and gauze
Hats, caps ties and scarfs
Sunglasses
Bathroom essentials :
One full set separate in your hand luggage
TOP TIP: Empty Travel size bottles is not always a good idea.
Odds and ends :
If you are flying rather buy a smaller version and use as is. Use
transparent duct tape to secure flip lids, but opt for screw tops
Umbrella and/or Poncho
where possible. Items that may leak can be stored together,
Disposable toilet seat covers
separately in a zip-lock bag. Store these items in its own vanity
4 to 6 Plastic shopping bags for dirty laundry
bag.
Combination lock and cable ties
Body wash or bar of soap in plastic container
Clear duct tape or box tape to fix and seal items
Face wash, toners and cleansers
Safety pins
Toothpaste & mouth wash
Loose collapsible carry bag for daytrips
Tooth brush
All cards for payment, travellers cheques etc.
Shampoo & Conditioner
Pillow for flight or car
Hair styling products
A book or magazine to read
Comb and/or hairbrush and accessories
Breath mints of spray
Earbuds
Cotton pads or balls
Essential paperwork :
Travel packs of tissues
Accommodation confirmation documents
Make up
Accommodation address and contact info
Shaving cream or foam, razors and aftershave
Passport, ID and drivers licences + copy & mail to yourself
Facial moisturizers and/or creams
Visa and medical documentation of vaccinations
Body moisturizer and/or creams
Contact info for lost card cancellations
Face cloths & nailbrush
Contacts info for medical aid and travel insurance
Special products for men, woman and children
Contact info for breakdowns of vehicles
Eye care for contact lenses or glasses
Tag with return address and destination on suitcase
Lip balm
Loose money separate of wallet for busy scenes

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