Packing for any vacation is stressful and time consuming. Since most honeymoon hot spots are not located in the U.S., you have to make sure you packed just about everything and let’s be honest, make sure your hubby doesn’t forget anything! We have created a general list of the most pertinent items to pack, remember this is just a general list and will change depending on your honeymoon destination:
Make sure you do not forget to pack the most important items including:
- Passport or visa
- Driver’s license
- Airline tickets, cruise tickets, confirmation papers
- Credit cards
- Travelers check
- Hotel reservation confirmation
- Luggage ID tags
- Phone numbers of your hotel, airport, doctor, family members, credit card companies- for lost or stolen credit cards, just in case
Items you should pack:
- 2-3 pairs of shorts
- 1 pair of jeans
- 1 pair of dress shoes
- 1 pair of sneakers or comfortable sandals
- 4-5 pairs of shirts, t-shirts, tanks, short sleeves
- 1 sundress
- 1 little black dress
- 1 cardigan
- 2 bathing suits
- Extra pairs of socks, underwear, bras
- Accessories to dress up your outfits
- Sunglasses
- Evening purse
Things that he should pack:
- 1 pair of jeans
- 2-3 pairs of shorts
- 1 pair of dress pants
- 4-5 shirts, polo, t-shirt, button down
- 1 sports jacket
- 1 bathing suit
- 1 pair of sneakers or comfortable shoes
- Extra pairs of socks and underwear
- Sunglasses
Handy items that are optional:
Band-aids, aloe, ibuprofen, motion sickness medicine, sunscreen, chap stick, tote bag for beach or pool, beach towels, guidebook, toothbrush & toothpaste, deodorant, hair brush or comb, make-up remover, cosmetics, hair spray, shaving cream, razor, contacts, contact solution, hair accessories, shampoo & conditioner, body lotion, ziplock bags to protect your camera, small wallet size bag to carry credit cards and money, small backpack, earplugs, prescription medicine – in original bottle! and travel locks
Keep these items with your friends and family:
- Itinerary with hotel phone numbers
- Photocopies of passport and traveler’s check receipts
- Financial information
Packing for this special vacation will be less stressful if you make a checklist of items that you need or want to bring. Remember some airlines charge for each additional luggage other than your carry-on, so make sure to pack only the items you think you will use!
Enjoy your trip!