2022 Family Vacation Checklist: Planning + Packing
Here are some essential items to add into your travel planning checklist if you’re going on an adventure. These checklists will help you plan your trip from the beginning stages to what to pack for your destination vacation.
Remember that every destination has different rules and regulations, so check with advisors at the local Tourist Information Office before starting any trip!
Family Vacation Planning Checklist
- Decide where to go!
- Choose the dates
- Set a budget
- Start saving if needed
- Purchase the tickets for your spot
- Book a place to stay
- Make arrangements for your home & pets
- Plan excursions and activities
- Make sure passports are up to date
Things to consider in your planning:
- Transportation
- Accomodations
- Dining
- Excursions
- Souvenirs
Family Vacation Checklist: What to Pack
First Aid
- Medications for colds, fevers, allergies, motion sickness and tummy aches
- Prescription medicines
- Band-Aids
- Tweezers
- Thermometer
- Nail clippers
Toiletries
- Deodorant
- Soap
- Shampoo + Conditioner
- Lotion
- Mouthwash
- Toothbrushes
- Toothpaste
- Floss
- Contact lenses and solution, eye drops
- Glasses
- Makeup
- Curling iron/hair straightener
- Hairbrush
- Hair care products
- Hair dryer
- Hand sanitizer
- Chapstick
- Feminine hygiene products
- Moist towelettes/wipes
- Tissues
- Razors and shaving cream
- Towel/wash cloth
- Powdered Laundry Detergent
Accessories
- Laptop
- Camera and charger
- Cell phone and charger
- Headphones/earbuds
- Converters and adapters
- Extra memory cards
- Tablets
- Books
- Coloring books
- Crayons/markers/pens/pencils
- Playing cards
- Stuffed animals
- Toys
Important Documents
- Passport and photocopies
- Driver’s license
- Copy of airline tickets, hotel reservations, and car rental
- Insurance information
- Medical and vaccination records
- Membership cards (AAA, frequent flier)
- Cash
- Credit and ATM cards
- Passport/travel document organizer
Clothing
- Swim Suit
- Beach cover-up
- Bra
- Underwear
- Pjs
- Shirts
- Dresses
- Light jacket
- Pants
- Shorts
- Sweater
- Socks
- Sweatshirt
- Raincoat
- Wide-brimmed hat
- Tennis shoes
- Sandals
- Watch
- Jewelry
- Belt