PRE-DEPARTURE

MAINTENANCE

[] passport [] visa [] matches
[] health documentation [] double sided tape
[] air/rail tickets [] duct tape
[] emergency information [] travel steamer
[] hotel reservations [] clothespins
[] traveler’s checks [] wrinkle spray
[] guide book and maps [] bag for dirty laundry
[] trip cancellation/medical info [] zip lock bags
[] personal id & photocopies of passport and id [] spare batteries
[] special event reservations(Popular festivals, art Shows, etc.) [] travel iron
[] mini sewing kit

PRE-DEPARTURE

MAINTENANCE

[] luggage [] travel pack [] stop deliveries
[] travel clothing [] rain protection [] have post office hold mail
[] travel footwear [] reading materials [] arrange for care of pets, houseplants, lawn
[] visor/ brimmed hat [] set up and check timed home lighting system
[] water bottle (heavy plastic) [] notify local police of your absence / out-of state family members
[] games & playing cards [] leave house key and trip itinerary with neighbor
[] language books or electronic translator [] unplug appliances
[] trip cancellation/medical info [] lock all doors & windows
[] address book/postcard labels [] reset thermostat
[] travel journal [] long trips turn off water heater/empty fridge
[] scarf/bandanna
[] luggage locks  [] luggage tags all bags
[] eyeglasses/readers/rx
[] flashlight
[] sunglasses
[] alarm clock, watch
[] first aid kit, pocket knife
[] power adapters