Vacation Packing List
Provided by Martinique-FYI.com

Remember to check the Current Airline Travel Requirements
(what you can & can't pack in your carry on bag)

In Your Carry On Bag:

• Airline tickets or e-ticket confirmation
• Passport/visas/driver's license
• Credit cards (take only those you'll need)
• Hotel & transfers reservation fax confirmations
• American Express Traveler's Cheque Card or Traveler's Cheques
• Photocopies of all of the above, plus a photocopy of related medical and/or trip insurance coverage and prescriptions (leave the copies in the room safe or the hotel's main safe if there isn't one in your room)
• Phone numbers for your credit card companies (in case your cards are lost or stolen)
• Prescription medicine (in the original bottle) AND the prescription for the medication
• Contraception
• Light sweater (for the plane, which can get cold)
• If you have space, a swimsuit, change of clothes, and pajamas in case your luggage gets lost or delayed
• And....if you simply must take valuable jewelry, wear it or take it in your carry-on, don't put it in any luggage to be checked

HER things to pack

• 1 pair lightweight slacks or khakis (for casual evenings that may be chillier than days)
• 1 lightweight jacket or shawl
• 1 nice sundress
• 1 little black dress
• 1 nice cardigan-style sweater (for chilly restaurants)
• 4 casual shirts (T-shirts, tank tops, short-sleeve button-downs, etc.)
• 2 pairs shorts (not too short - daisy dukes or hot pants are not appropriate for most places)
• 2 swimsuits (bikini for the beach, one-piece for water sports)
• 1 swimsuit cover-up (pareos work great and can double as a shawl in the evenings)
• 1 pair comfortable walking shoes/sandals (you may wind up walking a bit if you go sightseeing)
• 1 pair evening shoes/sandals
• 1 evening purse
• Extra socks and underwear
• Bras (don't forget a strapless one if you've packed a top or dress that needs it)
• Accessories (scarves and jewelry to "stretch" your wardrobe)

HIS things to pack

• 1 pair lightweight slacks or khakis (jeans are too heavy for a tropical climate)
• 1 pair nice slacks
• 1 light jacket or pullover (take one that can be tied around the waist or stuffed in a backpack)
• 4 casual shirts (T-shirts or short-sleeve button-downs)
• 2 pairs shorts
• 2 lightweight polo or button-down short-sleeve shirts (avoid dark colors)
• 1 swimsuit
• 1 pair comfortable walking shoes or sandals
• 1 pair nice, but not dress, shoes - even black sneakers can look good with slacks & a sport coat
• Extra socks and underwear

For Both of you:

• Camera (disposable cameras are much more expensive at vacation spots - consider an Underwater Camera if you love to dive or snorkel)
• Extra film or memory for digital cameras
• Sunscreen and lip balm
• Sunglasses
• Sun hat or baseball cap
• Paperback books (you can leave them in the hotel library once you've read them)
• A canvas beach bag or lightweight daypack (you'll want something big enough to hold a bottle of water, your camera & sunscreen, etc.)
• A money belt, neck pouch or fanny pack to hold cash, credit cards, etc. - be sure to wear it in the front
• Guidebook (but you may not need the whole book - you can just tear out pages for only what you're interested in)
• Electrical converter/adapter (only if going outside of the US and taking items like a computer, hairdryer, curling iron, battery charger for a camcorder, etc.)

Basic Toiletries

(Remember - use travel-sized containers whenever possible)

• Toothpaste
• Toothbrushes
• Deodorant
• Cosmetics
• Make-up remover
• Cotton balls and swabs
• Comb/brush
• Hair gel/spray
• Nail file/clippers/emory file
• Shaving cream
• Razors
• Contact lens and re-wetting solution, storage case
• Hair accessories - clips, headbands, etc.
• Buy or pack a small first-aid kit that contains:
  * Insect repellent (and anti-itch cream for the bugs that break through)
  * Band-Aids
  * Aspirin
  * Antacid
  * Antihistamine
  * Diarrhea medicine
  * Motion sickness medicine
  * Aloe vera
  * Tampons/pads (besides the expense, they can be hard to find outside the US)
  (check out the Travel Rescue Kit from Magellan's - it's what I use)

Optional Items:

(Many hotels provide these, but check to be sure)

• Shampoo and conditioner
• Body lotion
• Hair dryer
• Shower cap
• Alarm clock

Convenient Extras

• Extra pair of glasses/contacts, asthma inhaler, and the like
• Ziploc bags (all sizes; use for packing wet swimsuits or protecting camera and film when it rains)
• Earplugs
• Sewing kit
• Shout Wipes (instant stain-treater towelettes)
• Anti-bacterial liquid or lotion
• Visine
• 1 pair old sneakers or Keds that can get wet or ruined (if you're traveling to the tropics)
• 1 pair workout sneakers and 2-3 workout outfits if you plan on visiting the resort's gym or jogging on the beach
• Compact Umbrella or rain ponchos

Very Important - Leave these items with family or close friends before you go:

• Your itinerary and hotel phone numbers
• Photocopies of your passport, credit cards, and traveler's check receipts
• A sealed copy of your wills, life insurance-policy numbers, and pertinent financial info