Few people like to pack their bags, even if they have an exciting journey ahead of them. Start preparing for the trip in advance, there are things that are not done the night before departure. These include: issuing bank cards, buying foreign currency, choosing an international communication tariff, copying documents, washing clothes, buying medicines. Make a list of things and pack them properly. Act according to the plan and then you will have time for everything and will not forget anything.
List of travel essentials
To maintain lists, there are ready-made interactive tables with typical options, you can create your own Excel table and save it on your computer or use the mobile application. I write the lists by hand on A4 sheet, mark the collected pluses, cross out the unnecessary. Do what is convenient for you, the main thing is that you can not only look at your list, but also interact with it.
Once a well-written list will come in handy on every trip. I have two basic lists: summer and winter, there are few differences in them, since the principle is the same - all things are divided into categories.
Documents and money
It is better to keep money and documents separately. Keep them with you or in your hand luggage, do not check them in luggage! It is desirable to have important information (contacts, reservations) not only in electronic form, but also in paper form.
- Passports. Save copies of all passports on a virtual disk (Yandex, Google), you can make photocopies. You do not need to take a Russian passport on a trip abroad.
- Medical insurance (more reliable in electronic form).
- Air tickets. Print boarding passes at online check-in.
- Driver's license, international driver's license. If you are driving your own car: documents for the car, green card insurance.
- Hotel reservations, confirmation of apartments and other types of accommodation.
- Your notes: route, phone numbers, addresses, contacts.
- Money on credit cards, cash in rubles and in foreign currency. Divide into several parts and put in different places.
Medications
For chronic diseases, take the medicines that your doctor has prescribed for you. For transportation in hand luggage, it is desirable to have prescriptions.
- For a headache
- Painkillers
- From indigestion
- From spasms
- Aspirin
- Bactericidal plaster
- Hygienic lipstick
Personal hygiene items
Do not take large packages, they weigh a lot and can leak in luggage. If any of the cleaning supplies runs out, you can always buy it on the spot.
- Toothbrushes and paste
- Razor and shaving products
- Comb
- Wet wipes and disposable handkerchiefs
- Shampoo, shower gel, soap. Give preference to 2 in 1 products and single packs. Keep in mind that most hotels will have all of this in the room.
- Deodorant
- Manicure accessories (nail file, scissors). Manicure, pedicure and other procedures do before the trip.
- Decorative cosmetics. Lipstick/lip gloss, long-lasting mascara, small mirror
- Hairpins, hair bands
- Creams that you use in small amounts. Sun cream.
Technique
Before the trip, check and charge all devices, clear the memory. Don't forget to take chargers, extra batteries, accumulators and adapters.
- Mobile phone. For the duration of the trip, set a profitable tariff plan. I recommend Tinkoff Mobile with favorable rates for calls and Internet abroad.
- Camera/camcorder with memory card
- Laptop, tablet (if you need them)
- When traveling by car, a navigator with downloaded maps. Can be replaced with a tablet or smartphone.
- Hairdryer (if not in the hotel and you use it)
clothing
Take complementary things: several T-shirts with one trousers and shorts. One hat, one pair of outdoor shoes, jacket, sweater, etc. Wear comfortable clothes, avoid high heels, evening wear and jewelry. Leave room in your suitcase for shopping.
- Several changes of underwear
- Headwear for the season
- Outdoor shoes and indoor slippers. Do not take a new, not yet worn pair, it can rub your legs. In the cold season, it is very important that the shoes do not get wet, treat them with a special tool.
- Swimsuit or swimming trunks for a beach holiday, swimming pool or sauna
Other
Items that do not fit into the category, for example:
- Umbrella
- Corkscrew
- Wrist watch
- Small souvenirs for new friends
- Guide
- toothpicks
- folding knife
Probably, everyone faces a problem before traveling - to pack a suitcase, backpack or bag so as not to forget anything. Everything, of course, depends where you are going: to warmer climesor ski resort? We offer a kind of cheat sheet for travelers, in the form of a list of necessary things for a trip.
As a rule, we start preparing for the trip in advance,Of course, if the flight is not for a couple of hours)). In order not to forget anything, we make a list of necessary things.
List of necessary things
The list can be compiled in Word or Excel. Record on laptop, phone, tablet,or write on a sheet of paper in the old fashioned way so that it is always at hand(Moreover, having compiled such a list, it will be one hundred percent useful to you on each subsequent trip). We have two lists of necessary things: summer and winter, they are divided into items.
Documents, money, cards
- It is better to keep money and documents separately. When traveling, it is convenient to have an inner pocket on clothes and store them there.
- Divide the money into several parts and put it in different places
- Passports. Keep electronic copies of all passports in your mail
- You do not need to take a civil passport on a trip abroad
- A photocopy of your passport (in case you lose or steal the original)
- Air tickets. Electronic and make a printout
- Driver's license, international driver's license. If you are driving your own car: documents for the car, green card insurance (we wrotein detail )
- Hotel reservations (confirmation of your stay)
- Notepad with your notes: route, phone numbers, addresses, contacts
- Money on credit cards, take a couple of cards (we wrote).
Personal hygiene items
- Do not take large packages, they weigh a lot. If you run out of supplies, you can always buy them online.ste.
- Toothbrushes and paste
- Gaskets: day, night (well, if necessary, and you are a girl)
- Manicure accessories (nail file, scissors). get a manicure and pedicure before the trip
- Razor and shaving products
- Comb
- Perfume
- Shampoo, shower gel, soap. Keep in mind that most hotels will have all of this in the room.
- Deodorant
- Cosmetics. Lipstick/lip gloss, mascara, mirror
- Hairpins, crab, hair bands
- Means for safe tanning (we wrote)
- hair dryer
- Hair straightener (if needed)
- Mosquito spray (read how to choose mosquito repellent)
- Wet wipes
- Dry wipes
- Preziki, no joke, there are 200 ways how to use them for other purposes)))
Medications
- For chronic diseases, take the medicines that the doctor has prescribed for you (do not forget to take a prescription so that there are no problems at the border).
- Pills for a headache (or a hard hangover, anything can happen).
- Painkillers
- something for the throat
- From indigestion
- Aspirin or equivalent
- Bandage
- Bactericidal plaster
- Hygienic lipstick
- In the articles, and we examined in more detail.
Technique and devices
- Check and charge all devices before you travel
- Don't forget to take chargers, extra batteries, accumulators and adapters
- Mobile phone. Take another phone for a local sim card
- Camera with memory card
- Laptop, tablet (if you need them)
- If you are traveling by car, a navigator with downloaded maps (can be replaced with a tablet or smartphone).
- Take advantage of our
clothing
- Several t-shirts with one trousers and shorts
- One pair of outdoor shoes, jacket, sweater, etc. Choose comfortable clothing One pair of high heels
- Evening dress
- Several changes of underwear
- Headwear for the season
- Sunglasses
- Outdoor shoes and indoor slippers
- Do not take a new, not yet worn pair, it can rub your legs
- Swimsuit or swimming trunks for a beach holiday, swimming pool or sauna
- Yes! Be sure to leave room in your suitcase for shopping.
- Other
Things and various garbage that you can not take, for example:
- Umbrella
- Wristwatch (required with water resistance)
- Small souvenirs for new friends and locals
- Compact raincoats
- Guide
- toothpicks
- Clamps
- Corkscrew
- small padlock
- Thermo mug
- Stretch film and foil
- A flask for whiskey (although not, you have to take)))) ...
- Snorkel mask (read how to choose if you don't have one)
- Karimats
- Waterproof bags (will help a lot in a downpour)
- Various nuts, seeds, chips (nasty things)..
- Lighter ZIPPO
- Booze, cigarettes
- Batman costume, for role-playing (just kidding, ahaha)
AT list of necessary things you can add your fads, remove something, and add something.
When all things are laid out, you can begin to collect them. Divide things into 2 parts: what you take with you (hand luggage) and what you check in your luggage.
What to put in hand luggage
We put everything of value in hand luggage (documents, money, phone, etc.). E If you are flying by plane, then in hand luggage there should not be anything piercing and cutting and liquid. And also, what can be useful on the road:
- napkins
- comb
- mirror
- a pen
- leisure magazine or crossword puzzle
- some water
Baggage
We put everything in a suitcase compactly. So that things are not wrinkled, I twist them like a sausage. In my opinion, there are fewer places and the view remains good. The suitcase should never be packed all the way. Firstly, you may have an overweight (most airlines have a baggage allowance of up to 20 kg), and secondly, back, you will probably buy something for yourself or your loved ones.
May vary depending on the airline. Check them out in advance.
One of the important questions when traveling is what to take with you to the sea. It often happens that half of the things taken on vacation are left lying in the suitcase without being useful, and something important, which is difficult to do without, is left at home. With the acquisition of travel experience, such troubles can be avoided, but it is much more pleasant and cheaper to learn from the mistakes of others.
Check out the list of things that will definitely help you avoid mistakes when preparing for a trip to the sea and have a comfortable rest. After reading all the points of the article before the trip, you will definitely remember all the little things that you almost forgot to pack with you in your suitcase.
What documents to take with you. Money
- Passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation.
- International passport. Be sure to check the date until which it is valid. The passport must be valid for another 6 months from the date of return from abroad.
- Photocopies of documents. It is recommended to carry them with you instead of the originals.
- Tickets for the type of transport that you use to get to the sea (airplane, train, bus). If you are flying abroad using electronic tickets, then be sure to print out the itinerary receipt for the return flight, it may be required at the border control at the airport of arrival.
- Medical insurance when traveling to another country. Going on a trip on their own, many people forget about the insurance policy, since the availability of insurance is not a prerequisite for crossing the borders of visa-free countries. However, medical services abroad are very expensive. In the absence of an insurance policy, their cost may exceed the cost of a trip by several times. For example, putting a cast in a Bangkok hospital in Thailand will cost 20,000 baht, at today's rate it is about 46,000 rubles, and 4 days in a hospital - 100,000 baht. A doctor's appointment costs from $80.
Today, you can find an insurance company and buy an insurance policy without getting up from the couch on the site. It contains offers from all insurance companies, you can compare prices and conditions of insurance.
- Hotel reservation or travel voucher
- If you are flying abroad with a child and one of the parents stays at home, his consent is required to take the child abroad.
- Depending on the requirements of the country you are traveling to, additional documents may be required: customs declaration, documents confirming solvency, etc.
- Bank card (preferably two). Before flying to another country, you must notify your bank and make sure that transactions in this country are allowed for your card. Otherwise, your account may be blocked when you try to withdraw money from an ATM or pay for goods with a card in a store.
- Cash. Just in case, you need to have a small amount of money with you, even if you plan to pay everywhere with a bank card. Abroad, it is better to take dollars or euros with you.
Do not put documents and money in your suitcase. They can be stolen. Also keep bank cards and expensive jewelry with you. Imagine what will happen if your luggage is lost and you are left without documents in a foreign country?
What to take with you to the sea from clothes and shoes.
If you are flying to another country, then first of all take an interest in its climatic features. In the highlands, for example, despite the hot days, the nights can be quite cool, and in all tropical and subtropical countries there is a season when it can rain for several months at a time. Assessing the climate of the region, you can know exactly whether to bring warm clothes and clothes for rainy weather or leave room in your suitcase for other things that you just need to take with you on vacation.
If you are going to rest on the sea in your car, the amount of things is limited only by the size of the trunk. But if you are flying by plane, you will have to take into account the weight of the suitcase and take only the most necessary things. According to the rules of most airlines, you can take up to 20-23 kg and hand luggage up to 10 kg as free baggage. You will have to pay extra for the excess and a lot. If you have to fly on a budget flight (low-cost airline), then you will have to pay for every kilogram taken with you on board the aircraft.
How to find and book a hotel. You can find a profitable and convenient housing option with the help of services Hotellook and roomguru The sites compare the prices of a wide variety of booking systems and find the best one.
List of things for the beach
List of things for a woman
- Two swimsuits so that one of them can be put on while the other dries after swimming.
- One pareo. These are the best clothes for the beach.
- Slates or flip-flops, in which it will be convenient to walk to the beach on sand and small pebbles.
- Sunglasses.
- The hat will protect your face from the sun on the beach and complement any outfit you take with you to the sea.
List for beach man
- Swimming trunks. Two is enough.
- Slates or slippers.
- Panama hat or cap for sun protection.
- Shorts.
- Sunglasses.
What to take to the sea for a child
- Two swimming trunks for a boy or two swimsuits for a girl.
- two shorts for a boy or a girl.
- Skirt with top for girls.
- Panama.
- slippers.
List of things for walks and excursions. What to bring to visit the cafe and restaurant
Woman:
- Skirt.
- Shorts. This is a versatile piece of clothing. They are convenient to go on excursions, engage in outdoor activities and sports, go to the beach.
- Two shirts and two tops. They are not hot and can be worn anywhere.
- Jeans. They can be worn on cold evenings, on excursions to temples and other religious places where it is forbidden to appear in open clothes, to shopping centers, restaurants, etc.
- Sweater. It can be useful in case of cold weather or in the evening and at night.
- Underwear. For a trip to the sea for two weeks, three sets are enough.
- Comfortable worn sandals without high heels, preferably plastic, for long walks.
- Worn-in sneakers if you plan to spend time in the mountains, in nature and other places without a road surface. They also come in handy in cool weather.
- Two bras.
- Pajamas or a nightgown will come in handy for sleeping.
- Evening dress, sandals, shoes and other high-heeled shoes are most likely not useful, unless of course you plan to visit expensive restaurants, a dinner party or an exhibition.
- Decorations. It is better not to take expensive jewelry with you to the sea, as they will look ridiculous in combination with leisure clothing.
man
- Socks, 3-4 pairs.
- 3-4 T-shirts. If you plan an active holiday, sports, then you may need a few more pieces.
- Jeans.
- Jacket with long sleeves for cold weather.
- Sneakers.
- Sandals.
- Headdress.
- Two or three pairs of shorts.
- Shoes, a dress shirt and a tie are most likely not needed on a beach holiday.
To kid
- a pair of shorts.
- 3-4 pairs of socks.
- Jeans.
- Dress for girls.
- Panama.
- Jacket with long sleeves.
- pajamas.
- HB clothing with long sleeves in case the child is sunbathing.
- Sneakers.
Cosmetics and other accessories
- Sunscreen.
- Moisturizing cream.
- Wet wipes and disinfectant gel.
- Mosquito repellent.
- For a man - shaving accessories: a machine, gel or foam, a remedy for skin irritation after shaving.
- Toothbrushes and paste.
- Cotton buds and disks.
- Cosmetic set.
- Sunglasses.
- Take an umbrella or raincoat if you are going on holiday during the rainy season.
- Phone and charger for it.
- If you are flying to the sea in winter to warm countries, then take care of a large durable bag or bag where you can put warm clothes after changing on the plane
What to buy at the pharmacy for a trip to the sea
When collecting a first aid kit for a vacation, remember that not all medicines allowed in Russia can be exported abroad. Some of them are equated to potent substances or drugs.
Taking a harmless Corvalol with you on vacation, when crossing the border of Thailand, the UAE or the EU, you can easily get a real prison term.
In order not to get into an unpleasant situation, find out in advance which medicines cannot be imported into the country of destination. If illegal drugs are vital, stock up on an extract from the hospital and a doctor's prescription.
The minimum number of medicines that you need to take with you to the sea:
- Diarrhea remedy. (in pharmacies in many countries, medicines containing an antibiotic will not be sold to you)
- From poisoning - activated carbon, smectite, etc.
- Mezim.
- Zelenka, iodine, cotton wool, bandage.
- Adhesive plaster ordinary and for corns on the legs.
- Headache remedy.
- Medications taken as prescribed by a doctor.
- Do not forget to include in the list of things at sea a medicine that few people remember - combined eye drops Tobradex or its analogues. On the road, such a misfortune as conjunctivitis often happens (from the air conditioner jet on the plane, dirty water in the sea, wind, etc.), which can ruin the whole vacation at sea. Abroad, such drugs are often sold only by prescription.
Don't put all your medicines in your suitcase. The necessary minimum of medicines should always be with you in hand luggage, especially if there are health problems. Even if you fly for a short time, the danger of baggage delays always remains. Abroad, you will not have a prescription and will have to spend time visiting a doctor.
Other useful things to take with you to the sea.
If the weight and volume of your luggage does not exceed the amount allowed for free transportation, fill the empty space in your suitcase with useful things that will definitely come in handy for your vacation at sea:
- Beach towel. It is not always given at the hotel, and spending time on a purchase, instead of immediately enjoying swimming in the sea, is not very convenient. It is advisable to take not a new towel to the sea, which is not a pity to leave, and the vacant place can be taken with gifts bought on vacation.
- Reflex camera. If you love photography, this is the one for you. Taking a good picture of the sea with a phone is very problematic due to the bright sun falling on the LCD screen.
- Beach bag.
- Games, notebook, pencils, coloring books to keep the child busy on the road.
- Laptop and power supply for it.
- Power bank, spare flash drives.
- Favorite coffee.
Food.
As experience has shown, a stick of smoked sausage and a loaf of bread, cut in advance, will definitely come in handy, even if you are going to rest in an all-inclusive hotel. Waiting at the airport, flight, road from the airport to the hotel, processing the necessary documents at the hotel, waiting for check-in ... All this is very tiring and when you enter your room, you no longer have the strength to leave it to buy groceries or eat in a cafe. I want to take off my shoes, undress and lie in bed for a couple of hours. This is where the food you bring along comes in handy. And if you arrive at the sea at 5 am, when no establishments work at all, and in order to buy something you need to change money?
It seems that I have listed all the essentials that you need to take with you to the sea. If you think I missed something, write in the comments below. Have a nice rest and bright impressions!
In the hot season, the rest time begins. Everyone who plans to soak up the warm sun should not forget the right things. For you, we have compiled a complete list of vacation items that you just need to take with you.
clothing
What to take on vacation if you are driving a car or flying by plane to the sea? The list of things to rest should not be voluminous. You are flying to rest, but why drag huge suitcases behind you? The following options are suitable for clothing:
- t-shirts/shirts;
- shorts;
- jeans;
- swimsuit for a girl;
- swimming trunks for men;
- light dress / sundress;
- warm jacket or sweatshirt;
- Underwear;
- socks.
Accessories
Luckily, some useful accessories include:
- hats (panamas, caps, hats);
- glasses (for vision and sunglasses);
- pareos, scarves, stoles;
- umbrella.
If a girl wants to take beautiful photos on vacation, then it is advisable to think over her images in advance. Therefore, you can decorate your body with a light pareo or complement it with a wide-brimmed hat. And also add chains, earrings, bracelets and other jewelry to the image.
Shoes
If the country of rest is warm, then it is better to take 1-2 pairs of light shoes:
- shales;
- sneakers;
- light sneakers;
- sandals.
Hygiene
The necessary list of things abroad at sea: to Turkey, to Egypt, to Cyprus or to Europe, which will help maintain your hygiene even in the most distant countries:
- Toothbrush;
- toothpaste;
- shampoo;
- air conditioner;
- soap;
- comb;
- handkerchiefs;
- wet wipes;
- deodorant;
- razor;
- nutritious cream;
- sunscreen;
- tanning agent.
first aid kit
But the list of things for a seaside vacation abroad, especially with a child, should contain pharmaceuticals that can instantly relieve any pain.
List of medicines on holiday at sea:
- Paracetomol / No-shpa / Pentalgin (painkillers);
- Amoxicillin/Aspirin/Paracetomol (antipyretic);
- Mezim / Pancreatin / Activated charcoal (for better digestion and stomach pain);
- Smecta/Imodium/Loperamide (against intestinal upset: vomiting, diarrhea);
- Nurofen/Citramon/Ibuprofen/Spasmalgon (from headache);
- Otrivin/Nazivin/Tantum-Verde/Coldrex/Lazolvan (fight SARS);
- Dramina/Aviamore (against motion sickness in transport);
- Askofen/Andipal (normalize pressure);
- Telfast / Tavegil / Suprastin / Fenkarol (against allergies);
- Fenistil (against annoying insects);
- Nimulide / Ibuprofen / Diclofenac (from bruises and sprains);
- Panthenol/Ibuprofen (from burns);
- Novopassit/Persen/Valerian (sedatives);
- Plasters/Bandages;
- Zelenka-pencil / Yod-pencil.
‼People who suffer from chronic diseases, first of all, it is necessary to put vital medicines for them in the first-aid kit‼
Technique
Do you want to take beautiful photos from another country and be always in touch? Don't forget the tech! Here is the necessary list of things for a vacation abroad:
- telephone;
- phone charger;
- external battery;
- headphones;
- laptop with charger
- tablet with charger
- mp3 player;
- camera;
- memory card for the camera;
- electronic book;
- needles and threads.
hand luggage
And now the most important thing! The list of things to rest will not do without the following items:
- regular passport;
- foreign passport;
- children's birth certificate;
- power of attorney for the child;
- tickets;
- debit and credit cards;
- cash;
- driver's license;
- guide.
Useful Applications
These programs will help you navigate any country. Useful travel apps:
- One Two Trip (tickets);
- Airsales (tickets);
- Maps.me (offline maps that work without the Internet, but first you need to download the desired map of the region);
- 2GIS (interactive map of the area);
It seems that this skirt, and those slippers, and that disk are vital on a trip. As a result, the suitcase swells to a huge size and does not close.
Minimum items required!
Not forget!!!
Passport (foreign passport), tickets, insurance, hotel reservation (voucher, voucher), money, credit cards. Make sure that the passport has a visa (for traveling abroad), that the insurance covers all cases that may occur. It is also worth stocking up on the address and phone numbers of the embassy if you are going to rest in another country.
List by category.
1. Items of clothing and footwear:
- a couple of changes of underwear
- swimsuit (2)
- skirt/shorts (2 pieces)
- t-shirt, t-shirt, top (2-3 pcs.) and t-shirt (t-shirt) with long sleeves (1 pc.)
- Lightweight jeans and trousers
- sweater (in case of cold weather)
- socks (2 pairs)
Think about where you will be walking.
If there is any evening entertainment (clubs, parties), take something for them.
For such exits, you should not take half the cabinet. A pair of bright blouses (or an evening top) will suffice, which will harmonize well with existing skirts or trousers, as well as spectacular jewelry. For men, it seems to me that you don’t need to take anything special. Jeans, a light-colored shirt or t-shirt is the best look for a beach party.
If there is a desire and a place in a suitcase, then you can add beautiful sandals for evening outings to a disco or a bar. 
Shoes to take with you to the sea:
- beach shoes (slates or flip flops or sandals)
- light shoes for the street and excursions
2. Hygiene products:
- Toothbrush
- soap
- shower gel/shampoo
- towel, one large and one medium
- sanitary pads or tampons
- wipes, plain and wet
- shaving products
3. Cosmetics:
- decorative cosmetics (it is better to take waterproof and do not need to take a lot of decorative cosmetics, in the heat it only prevents the skin from breathing).
- creams before, from, for, after sunburn
- milk or cream to moisturize the skin
4. Miscellaneous:
- camera/camcorder
- telephone
- chargers for the above
- Sunglasses
- headdress
- Beach bag
- travel wallet
- comb
- hair accessories
What to take with you to the sea from medicines
A first aid kit with a minimum set should also be at hand, especially in exotic places.
The required set includes:
- band-aid (excursions are always a lot of walking)
- headache tablets
- cotton wool and bandages
- Activated carbon
- hydrogen peroxide
- from diarrhea
And, of course, if you are allergic to something or have any diseases, take medicines for them too.
So, let's get down to business. We sort things in this way (each item has its own bag): shoes, underwear, wrinkled things, non-wrinkled things, trousers (fold along the seam and double in half).
Choose a container - a suitcase or a travel bag. 
Shoes are located at the bottom, in the gaps between them there are socks and underwear rolled up into rollers, then those gadgets that were not included in hand luggage and will not be needed by us to our destination. All the remaining things, except for trousers, are stacked in an expanded form so that those that are wrinkled are laid with two or three non-wrinkling items of clothing (shirts will thus be in the middle). Pants will be the filling of this peculiar sandwich. Now it remains only to cross the sleeves in front, fold the entire structure in half and put it in a suitcase. 
There will be room on the side for a travel bag (French necessaire, literally necessary), 1) a travel case or a small suitcase with toilet items. 2) A box with a set of accessories for needlework or sewing), which must be placed so that it is easy to use it when needed.