Avoid the stress of packing by having a packing list ready for any trip. Even if you’re an experienced traveller you might spot a few useful tips, and for those less experienced this will hopefully take the stress out of packing.
I have broken the list down into sections to help keep it organised. Don’t forgot to put all liquids into check-in baggage — if you are flying with only hand luggage you will have to leave the liquids behind and buy when you reach Crete.
Essentials
- Passport
- Tickets / booking references
- Keys (home and abroad if applicable)
- Sunglasses
- Euro Health Card
- Travel Insurance Docs
- Driving license
- Currency (foreign and UK)
- Second bank card (credit card ideally)
- Hard or boiled sweets (to suck to help your ears if you’re flying)
Electronics & Entertainment
- Mobile phone & Charger
- Foreign or Travel Sim Cards (if you have any)
- Music Player & headphones
- Camera
- Spare memory card
- Card Reader
- Spare Batteries
- Battery Charger
- Books / Magazines
- Playing Cards
Bathroom
- Toothbrush / paste
- Antiperspirant / Deodorant / Aftershave / Perfume
- Razor, spare blades, Shaving Foam
- Shampoo / Conditioner / Shower Gel
- Face Scrub / Skin cream etc
Clothes
- Sandals / Flip-flops
- Ankle socks
- Lightweight-trousers / skirts / dresses
- Underwear
- Shirts / T‑shirts
Beach kit
- Swimwear / Goggles / snorkelling gear
- Beach toys
- Beach Towel(s)
Health / Medical
- Anti-mozzie spray
- Plasters
- Sun cream (check use-by-date)
- Antiseptic cream
- Anti-itch cream (fenistil)
- Any medication required
- Travel Sick Bands / Pills
Other
- Addresses for postcard sending
- Watch
- Pen / Paper
- Small magnet & spare card (credit card sized) (to turn on room power without key)
- Tea bags
- Sports fixture list
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