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Packing Essentials






                   DOCUMENTS                           o   Earplugs and eye mask (for flight

                   (originals for your purse,             and at destination)
                   and a copy for your suitcase)       o  Electrical adapter


                   o   Passport, valid for at least    o  Fabric softener sheets
                      6 months after departure
                                                       o   First aid kit, including medications

                   o  Credit card                         for colds, digestive problems, and
                                                          seasickness; bandaids, antibiotic
                   o  Picture ID
                                                          cream, anti-itch cream (including
                   o   Travel insurance information       MONISTAT®), sleep aids, pain
                                                          reliever, Orajel®, hot and cold
                   o   Emergency contact information
                                                          patches, an ace bandage

                   o   Prescriptions (medications,
                      eyeglasses)                      o  Hand sanitizer
                                                       o   Insect repellent

                   SUPPLIES                            o  Journal
                                                       o  Lip balm

                   o   Addresses and phone numbers
                      (embassies, neighbors, etc.)     o   Manicure set with scissors,

                                                          tweezers, and nail clipper

                   o   Batteries for cameras, hearing
                      aids, alarm clock, etc.          o   Mending kit (small), including
                   o   Camera, memory cards, and          safety pins and iron-on
                      camera case                         hemming tape for emergencies
                                                       o  Pen/pencil
                   o   Cell phone (check carrier in
                      advance)                         o  Pocket-sized notebook
                   o   Chargers and USB cords for      o   Powdered beverages

                      electronic devices                  (coffee, Gatorade)
                   o  Cleansing wipes                  o  Reading light (small)

                   o  Corkscrew                        o   Sunscreen

                   o   Duct tape (wrapped on           o   Swiss Army knife
                      a pencil)                           (pack in checked bag)






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