What do you always forget.....

ClaireLR

...when you go away on hols

I'm in the process of making a list of the things I need to take with me

Obviously tickets and passport, money

Contraceptive pill and other medications

Travel iron and adaptor for it

I know there must be loads and loads more, what I want to avoid is taking LOADS of stuff that I don't need really!

I haven't been away for over 4 years, doesn't it show I don't even know what to take!

kylieM_2

depends - is it winter sun, skiing, adventure, culture?

God I am jealous

GlennTheBaker

When going somewhere cold, I always forget a pair of gloves and have to buy some whilst there.

zfrl

Sewing kit - just back from skiing and several people needed one in the Chalet but none was to be found (for several hours - then found thread & needle)!

M4RKM

i know its a cliche, but i normally always fail to take a toothbrush and toothpaste with me... saying that now.. i probably won't forget this time..

M

Stephen_Leak

I always forgot something. So I did a checklist. This solved the problem of forgetting things, but now there is always something you need that wasn't on the checklist.

ClaireLR

Stephen post a checklist please!

It's a week in Tunisia, in Feb, so not overly hot but not snow either (I hope!)

Stephen_Leak

I can't find it! :doh:

Sunshine_and_Roses

Mobile phone charger...... always write a list now and keep it in my suitcase!

ClaireLR

Yeah thats what I could do with, the definitive list, then laminate and keep in suitcase with a non-permanent marker to tick off as I go along lol

Mikeyorks

You keep the list in the 'holidays' folder on the PC. Then you print it at least 10 days (because of stuff below) before you start to pack?

Easy enough to put all the basics on it by just wandering round the house / your drawers:o

But add on the oddities such as Royal Mail keepsafe (if you don't want mail visible while you're away) .. ring your CC / DC company if you intend to use a card whilst abroad ('cos they'll likely block the transactions otherwise) ... bedside alarm (or mobile) .. any necessary chargers. And don't forget the electric timers for a couple of your lights at home.