When it comes to packing, you’ve probably done it many times before and will do it on many more occasions in your lifetime, but if there’s one occasion where you simply don’t want to forget anything it’s your honeymoon.
You won’t be able to take everything you want to on honeymoon with you (or be able to for that matter of fact), but hopefully the following list will hit on one item at least that makes you say ‘ooh, I hadn’t thought about that!
Honeymoon Checklist - Toiletries & Make-Up
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Dental products: Toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwash, dental floss
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Smellies: Deodorant & perfume/aftershave
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Hair products: Hairbrush/comb, styling products, shampoo, conditioner, hair clips, bobbles etc.
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Face Care: Cleanser, toner, moisturiser, make-up remover, cotton wool
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Eye care: Contact lens solution, lens case, spare lenses
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Shaving Products: Shaving gel/mousse, razor, spare blades
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Make-Up: Lipstick, foundation, lip gloss, mascara, eye liner, powder, concealer, eye shadow etc.
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Nail Care: Nail varnish, nail file, nail varnish remover, clippers, nail scissors
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Sanitary Goods: Towels, tampons
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Body Care: Shower gel, bubble bath, body lotion, tweezers, foot spray
Honeymoon Checklist - Healthcare
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Sun Protection: Sun Tan Lotion, After Sun, Lip Balm
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Contraceptives: The Pill, Condoms, picture of an ugly ex-partner
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First Aid Kit: Painkillers, anti-diarrhoea tablets, antiseptic cream, elastoplasts, laxatives, hay fever tablets, antacids, travel sickness tablets/bands etc.
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Vitamins and prescription medicines
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Bug spray, plug-in mosquito repellents
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Inhalers
Honeymoon Checklist - Luggage Essentials
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Passports
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Visas
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Travel tickets or e-ticket confirmation slip
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Travellers cheques and/or Foreign Currency
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Travel insurance documents
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Luggage labels
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Main credit/debit Cards
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Driver's license (card and paper-based one)
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Hire-car booking reference
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Hotel address including directions and booking details
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Theatre/excursion/dinner reservation confirmations
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Travel locks
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List of emergency home phone numbers (your doctor, credit card company, insurance, family mobiles etc).
Honeymoon Checklist - Clothing for Ladies
(tweak items depending on trip location and/or plans)
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Top Half: Casual tops, T-Shirts, blouses
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Bottom Half: Jeans/combats, skirts, shorts
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By the pool: Bikinis/bathing costume, sarong, swimming goggles, swimming cap
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Footwear: Casual trainers, dress trainers, sandals, flip-flops, formal shoes/boots
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Hidden from view: Underwear, socks and hosiery
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Extras: Sunglasses, baseball cap/sun hat, purse, day bag, evening bag, accessories & jewellery, watch, contact lenses/glasses
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Nights Out: Casual dress, sweater/cardigan/shawl, jacket, formal dress
Honeymoon Checklist - Clothing for Gents
(tweak items depending on trip location and/or plans)
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Top Half: Casual tops, T-Shirts, shirts
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Bottom Half: Jeans/combats, trousers, shorts
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By the pool: Swimming shorts, swimming goggles, swimming cap
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Footwear: Casual trainers, dress trainers, flip-flops, formal shoes
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Hidden from view: Underwear, socks
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Extras: Sunglasses, baseball cap/sun hat, jewellery, watch, contact lenses/glasses
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Nights Out: Sports jacket, tie, cufflinks, sweater/cardigan, jacket
Honeymoon Checklist - Handy Travel Extras
- Electrical Items: Camera and/or video camera, films/memory cards, camera/video camera batteries and charger, camera/video camera accessories, mobile phone, mobile phone charger, travel iron, hairdryer, straighteners, curling tongs, travel plug adapter(s), mp3/CD player, portable DVD player, headphones, alarm clock.
- Bagtastic: spare bag for purchases, beach bag/small backpack, bum bag.
- Just in case: Mini sewing kit, Swiss Army knife, ponchos, travel-size washing detergent, spare batteries, compact brolly, plastic bags for wet clothes.
- Home comforts: Earplugs and eye mask, shower cap, tissues/hankies.
- May come in helpful: Guidebooks/maps/phrasebooks, pre-paid phone card, pen and paper, photocopy of your marriage license, Wedding Thank-You cards, frequent flier card/number.
Honeymoon Checklist - Honeymoon Specials
Honeymoon Checklist - Hand Luggage Essentials
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Important documents
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Bottled water/drinks
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Boiled sweets (ideal to suck during take-off and landing to help combat cabin pressure on your eardrums)
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Crisps/sandwiches/snacks
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Travel games/playing cards
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A book, magazine or newspaper
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Flight socks
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Travel bands/travel sickness tablets
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Small amount of cash in UK currency
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Small amount of cash in destination currency
If there’s anything we’ve missed (judging by the size of the list you’d think not, but I guess you never know) please let us know so we can add it on for future readers. Failing that, get packing – and we hope you’ve got a very large suitcase!
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