Holiday Essentials

clarabell1984

wigginsmum wrote:

My goodness me, Clara - you take 20 different items for your hair?

I take a bottle of shampoo and a brush Add a deodorant and some shower gel and I'm good to go.

I need to take car of my hair cause it is coloured and gets very dry and frizzy in the heat. Also I need to take different products depending on how I want to style it.

clarabell1984

piratess wrote:

wow what a list ! ... can i ask also can you take aerosols? , might be a daft question but having never flown ive never had to think about it before lol
thanks again xx

As far as I know as long as they are packed in your suitcase and not in your hand luggage. I always take them.

clarabell1984

wigginsmum wrote:

My goodness me, Clara - you take 20 different items for your hair?

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Rachie_B

i just take the usual products we use at home ( decant into smaller bottles if necessary)

then

sun lotions
after sun
anti histamine ( tablets or syrup)
mini first aid kit
calpol for the kids
paracetamol
facial water spray
baby wipes ,ideal for freshening up on plane / beach etc etc
insect repellent ( avon woodland fresh range or whatever its called now is supposed to be fab !)
tea tree and lavender oil for any bites / rashes etc
sunglasses
hat !
beach bag / towels etc
plug adaptor

then for the kids things like

beach shoes
towelling poncho
all in one SPF sunsuit
hat
glasses
cheap beach toys ( or could wait til you get there)
things to amuse on the plane!

there are some good threads on the general section of https://www.holidayforums.co.uk

goanmad

Hi There!

I take:

2 bikinis
2 Sarongs (for wearing or sitting on)
1 Long sleeved kaftan
2 long skirts
1 dress
5 vests
1 pair flip flops
Long scarves (to wrap round head or waist)
Sunglasses
Costume jewellery
Large shoulder bag
2 pairs of knickers

Lipgloss
Makeup mirror
Eyelash curlers
Comb
Hairbands
Hairgrips

Suntan lotion (minimum factor 15) 1.5 bottles per person per week
Aftersun
Shampoo
Leave-in conditioner
Cleanser, toner, moisturiser
Coton wool pads
Handy-size tissues
Tea Tree Oil
Any medication/contraception

I buy toothpaste, toothbrush, mozzie repellent, soap and deodorant when I get there to save space

Books, travel guides
Biro

I take the same amount if I'm travelling for a month or a week! It all fits in a holdall.

I book for a leg, underarm and bikini wax before I travel so I don't have to pack a razor and I tint my eyelashes so I don't need mascara.

My eyebrows and eyeliner are permanantly tattooed so make-up isn't necessary.

Loopy_Laura_2

goanmad wrote:

I book for a leg, underarm and bikini wax before I travel so I don't have to pack a razor and I tint my eyelashes so I don't need mascara.

My eyebrows and eyeliner are permanantly tattooed so make-up isn't necessary.

An eyebrow wax is always good too...your tweezers might get confiscated if you leave them in your hand luggage! Only hurts for half a second but well worth it, had one today and cost £5.50.

choccyface2006

Okay, I know most of this has been covered but here goes my holiday checklist anyway...

Toiletries

Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Dental floss
Shampoo
Conditioner
Hair cream/mouse
Shower gel
Soap
Roll on
Deodorant spray
Sun protection cream
After sun
Baby wipes
Ear buds
Make-up
Shaving gel
Razor
Hair bands
Brush & comb
Tissues


Electrical

Hair dryer
Straighteners
Battery charger
Iron
Plug adaptors


Documents

Passports
Airline tickets
Driving license
European health cards
Hotel documents
List of passport details/travellers cheque numbers
Travellers’ cheques
UK money for taxi/tips/airport
Currency


Miscellaneous

Nail file
Scissors
Tweezers
Travel mirror
Plasters
Painkillers
Disprol / Calpol
Washing powder
Vanish powder
Peg airer/pegs
Laundry bag
Contraceptive pill
Goggles
Fins
Snorkels
Scuba masks
Swim vests
Sunglasses
Lilos
Ball
Watches
Phrase book
Resort guide
Cameras
Underwater camera
Memory cards
Batteries
MP3 player
Mobiles
Chargers
Books
Cool bag
Beach bag
Bottle opener/corkscrew
Bucket & spade
Purses for kids
Purse/wallet
Drinks bottles
Beakers
Holiday book
Container for sand
Pens
Notebook
Beach towels
Snacks
Jack (teddy)
Kitchen sink (LOL)


Things to do before departure

Book & confirm taxi
Take fish to Mums
Arrange to have plants watered
Turn off all electrical points
Charge batteries
Clear camera memory cards
Organise MP3 player
Arrange currency & travellers cheques
Make copy of passport & TC details
Pack away garden furniture
Top up electric metre
Empty fridge
Empty kitchen bin
Leave car & house/car keys with mum
Arrange for neighbour to use my washing line & put out bins

choccyface2006

I forgot to mention mossie repelent and Travel insurance details!