• Passport, visa and health docs and tickets
   
• Emergency Information... leave with several people
   
• Insurance (don't forget travel insurance)
   
• Hotel and rental car reservations... keep a copy with you and in luggage
   
• Traveler's checks, currency and credit cards... keep copies with you in case of loss
   
• Guide books and Maps
   
• Trip cancellation insurance
   
• Personal Identification
   
• Photo copies of passports, insurance, visa, health docs, etc.
   
• If you have reservations to special events like art exhibits, festivals or, sporting events, photo copy and keep safe

BASICS

• Luggage, back pack, TSA friendly locks
   
• Travel clothing including rain gear and footwear
   
• Scarf or bandanna a broad visor and wide brimmed Hat
   
• Additional film, your video camera, iPod or tapes
   
• If you are carrying high speed film, protect it with a radiation shield
   
• Language videos and audio books
   
• Reading materials, address book, travel journal, games and cards
   
• Binoculars
   
• Sturdy travel lock for hotel doors
   
• Be sure to complete your luggage identification tags

• Aspirin/pain relief, vitamins and personal prescriptions
   
• Sunscreen and sunburn relief aid
   
• Spare contact lens and drops
   
• Water purification system
   
• Laxative
   
• Insect repellent
   
• Favorite over the counter cold medicine
   
• Diarrhea medicine
   
• Antibiotic Cream, malaria pills, motion sickness meds and personal hygiene items

• Comb, brush, toothpaste, deodorant, body lotions, shampoo, shaving cream, blow dryer, sunscreen, lip
  balm, throwaway wipes and razors
   
• Soap--Personal & Laundry in sturdy plastic bottles
   
• Manicure and make up articles
   
• Towel/ Washcloth

• Flashlight batteries with spare bulb and spare camera batteries
   
• Sewing kit
   
• Lightweight travel iron with steamer
   
• Travel clothesline & pins
   
• Sink stopper for hotel sinks
   
• Laundry bag
   
• Plastic Bags

• Everyday Bag- In transit it will hold all of the valuables you want to keep close: tickets, mini-camera and reading material.
• First-Aid Kit- A compact travel health kit is a must for every traveler.
• Passport/Money Carrier- It is absolutely essential to keep your passport and money secure.
• Travel Watch or Alarm- It should be Quartz or battery operated, lightweight, water resistant, shock resistant and reliable.
• Pocket Knife- Travelers might find the following features handy: A basic blade, can and bottle opener, scissor, tweezers and corkscrew.
• Electrical Converter/Adapter- This allows you to use your personal appliances abroad.
• Flashlight/Head Lamp- Light a hallway, read in a train compartment, or study a map under the stars.
• Sunglasses- Protect your eyes from harmful ultraviolet and infrared radiation, especially if you are traveling at higher altitudes.
• Travel Organizer- The ultimate in convenience for carrying identification, tickets, trip itineraries, receipts and addresses.
• A Positive Attitude- Travel sometimes means expecting the unexpected: delays, detours, unfamiliar surroundings, strange languages and funny money. So, remember always to take along a big smile.

• Stop deliveries... mail, newspaper, etc.
   
• Program timed lighting system
   
• Notify security or police of your absence
   
• Leave house key and trip itinerary with a neighbor
   
• Unplug major appliances, empty efrigerator
   
• Turn down thermostat and turn off water heater
   
• Move valuables off premise and store in secure place