Traveller's Checklist - Have a Great Trip!
The following list is not meant as a litany of recommended travel items to cover every travel situation, but to serve as a reminder of the items that many people take on trips. If travelling with a companion put half your things in each other's suitcase to reduce loss of everything if one suitcase goes astray. Don't over-pack so your suitcase can be resealed easily by airport screeners. Hand carried liquids, aerosols or gels must now be less than 100 ml/mg (3.4 oz.) and in a clear resealable 1litre plastic bag no bigger than 6" x 9" or 7" x 8" (1 per person).
For a complete list of Security Travel Tips & allowable items & sizes visit www.catsa.gc.ca or the carrier/airline's website. Cabin baggage is now severely restricted.
Carry With You
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- Passport valid for 6 months after end of trip, photo ID
- Driver's Licence, proof of car insurance
- International Driver's Permit
- Visa, Tourist card
- Health documentation
- Prescription including generic name/Medication
- Travel tickets, tour vouchers
- Hotel/Car confirmations
- Special event reservations
- Frequent Flyer cards
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- Film (can be damaged by new checked baggage screening systems)
- Travel insurance policy and emergency phone numbers
- Traveller's Cheques
- Local & US currency
- Credit cards, ATM card
- Bottled Water (buy inside security only), gum
- Neck pillow, slipper socks
- Eye shades, ear plugs
- Reading material
- Pen & paper, tissues
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Travel Health
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- Pain reliever/Aspirin
- Cold medicines
- Contact lens items
- Diarrhea medication
- Laxative
- Insect repellent
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- Sunscreen/lip balm
- Sunburn relief – Aloe vera
- Antibiotic cream
- Malaria medication
- Motion sickness medicine/Sea Bands
- Personal hygiene items
- Eye drops
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Everyday Basics
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- Copies of tickets/passport
- Cable ties or security approved luggage locks
- Luggage tags (office address if possible)
- Name & home address stickers inside luggage
- Raincoat/Poncho/Umbrella
- Comfortable, waterproof travel footwear
- Water shoes, beach towel
- Visor or brimmed hat
- Sunglasses, extra glasses
- Camera, lenses
- Video camera, tapes
- Binoculars
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- CD player/iPod
- Electric/Phone converters
- Plug adapters
- Calculator for currency exchange
- Travel alarm, extra watch
- Language/Phrase books
- Address book/Pre-printed labels/Travel journal
- Scarf/Bandana
- Games/Playing cards
- Guide books & maps
- Tote/Beach bag
- Hand sanitizer/Towelettes
- Toilet paper
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Maintenance Items
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- Matches/Lighter, scissors, pen knife, corkscrew
(See CATSA restrictions)
- Extra batteries
- Sewing/Repair kit
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- Duct tape/Luggage strap
- Travel iron or steamer
- Zip-close plastic bags
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Toiletries
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- Comb/Brush
- Toothbrush/Paste
- Dental floss
- Deodorant
- Soap-personal/laundry
- Skin care lotion
- Make up
- Mirror
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- Manicure Articles
- Hair care
- Razors, shaving cream
- Hair dryer/Curling iron
- Towel/Washcloth
- Shampoo
- Foot powder
- Band Aids/First Aid Kit
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Home Checklist
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- Stop deliveries
- Have Post Office hold mail
- Arrange care for house, pets, lawn, snow & plants
- Set up a timed lighting system
- Notify police & credit card company of absence
- Advise travel agency, name and phone number of emergency contact
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- Leave house key and trip itinerary with a neighbour
- Empty refrigerator
- Eliminate possible fire hazards (unplug appliances, TV, etc.)
- Turn down thermostat
- Turn off water heater (for extended absence only)
- Store valuables in safe place (don't bring valuable jewellery on trip)
- Lock all doors & windows
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