Some of this might seem insulting. You've been on vacations. But the obvious stuff can sneak up on you, and there's no shame in using a list.
Some of this might seem insulting. You've been on vacations. You know that when you go to an airport, it's generally a good idea to bring a photo ID.
Fair enough. So we hate to state the obvious... but remember how in Office Space, their whole scheme unraveled when the one geek made a simple rounding error? The obvious stuff can sneak up on you. There's no shame in using a list, especially if you want honeymoon sex that doesn't include making a baby:
- Annoying Junk
- Airline tickets/itinerary (No sh*t, we know.)
- Hotel reservation confirmation
- Traveler's checks
- Credit cards
- Cash
- Passport
- Contact info for key numbers back home. (Don't rely on your cell phone. You might not have service and your phone might die.)
- Itinerary
- Prepaid phone card (you might not have cell service)
- Fun Stuff
- Frisbee
- Massage oil
- Tourist guide
- Foreign language book
- Condoms
- More condoms
- Duty free premium liquor (pick up at airport)
- A couple of books
- Portable DVD player
- Deck of cards
- Basics: Clothes
- Jeans
- Underwear (this is expert advice, we know)
- At least one "going out" shirt she's never seen
- Gym clothes
- Nightlife clothes
- Sports coat (yep, even if you're going to Hawaii--always good to have)
- Tie
- Dress shoes
- Sneakers
- Walking around shoes/Sandals
- Fleece sweater (or something equally versatile)
- Rain slicker (takes no weight or space--no reason not to pack)
- Khaki shorts
- 2 bathing suits
- New, stylish pair of boxers/boxer-briefs
- Good sunglasses
- Crappy sunglasses you don't mind losing while parasailing
- Basics: Gear
- iPod / external speakers (if hotel doesn't come equipped with radio; call ahead and ask.)
- FannyPack. Kidding. Pack this and die.
- Camera
- Camera battery, case, charger
- Portable tripod
- Disposable underwater camera
- Camcorder
- Binoculars
- Maps
- Earplugs for plane/wife
- Backpack/messenger bag
- No Laptop. (Leave it at home, if you can.)
- Power adapter (for foreign outlets)
- Sunscreen
- Insect Repellant
- Umbrella
- Emergency Powerbars
- Basics: Bathroom
- The normal stuff you use every day
- Extra disposable contact lenses
- Drugs (the kind that come in an orange bottle, not a plastic bag)
- First-aid kid
- Pepto
- Cologne
- Visine
- Aloe / Solarcaine
- Lip balm
- Vitamins
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