You only have to reach your vacation destination and find something essential missing once or twice before you start making lists and checking them twice. But this is still no guarantee that you won't leave something off your list and find yourself kicking lacking later on. Although most forgotten items could be purchased once you reach your destination, some will cause you more trouble than others. And then there are the things that you need to board a plane and get where you're going in the first place. So here are just a few of the most commonly forgotten items. You might want to add them to your list first every time.
1. Tickets/confirmations.
Is there anything worse than reaching the airport only to realize that you've left your tickets or confirmation numbers sitting on the counter? That's a panic moment. Luckily, most people make travel arrangements online with credit cards these days. So even if you forgot your confirmation number you can simply swipe the card you paid with in order to get your tickets. Or if you already printed them out at home, an agent at the terminal should be able to help you get new copies.
2. Identification. While most people won't generally forget a wallet or purse with their usual identification in it, it's all too easy to neglect to grab your passport out of the safe when you're heading to the airport for international travel. So make sure to put it in a place where you'll definitely remember it, like on top of your luggage or in your carry-on bag. And ladies, when swapping to a smaller purse for travel don't forget to move over your ID over.
3. Toothbrush.
It's all too easy to use this the night before or the morning of travel and then stick it back in its usual place in a cup or on a shelf. Of course, this isn't the end of the world; you can easily purchase a new one at your destination. But if your flight gets delayed or cancelled and you find yourself stuck in the airport overnight you'll be sorry you forgot a toothbrush. So think about getting one that's just for travel and leaving it in your kit for just such an occasion.
4. Comfort item for a child.
Traveling with kids means double the trouble when it comes to packing since you have to deal with making sure they have everything they need for the duration of your vacation in addition to completing your own packing. And doesn't
it always seem like you forget the absolute most important thing to your child: his favorite toy, blanket, pacifier, or other comfort item that will stop him from screaming the whole way through the flight? Make sure this is the first thing you pack, even if it means he has to go without (or use a substitute) the night before your trip.
5. Prescriptions.
Forgetting to refill a prescription before you travel is not only annoying; it could also be life threatening. So make sure to stock up on your nitroglycerin tablets, anti-anxiety meds, birth control pills, and Focus Dailies all day comfort lenses before you head into the great blue yonder and you won't have to hassle with getting your doctor to put in a refill at a foreign pharmacy (not to mention overpaying because your insurance won't work in the locale you're visiting).
1. Tickets/confirmations.
2. Identification. While most people won't generally forget a wallet or purse with their usual identification in it, it's all too easy to neglect to grab your passport out of the safe when you're heading to the airport for international travel. So make sure to put it in a place where you'll definitely remember it, like on top of your luggage or in your carry-on bag. And ladies, when swapping to a smaller purse for travel don't forget to move over your ID over.
3. Toothbrush.
It's all too easy to use this the night before or the morning of travel and then stick it back in its usual place in a cup or on a shelf. Of course, this isn't the end of the world; you can easily purchase a new one at your destination. But if your flight gets delayed or cancelled and you find yourself stuck in the airport overnight you'll be sorry you forgot a toothbrush. So think about getting one that's just for travel and leaving it in your kit for just such an occasion.
4. Comfort item for a child.
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it always seem like you forget the absolute most important thing to your child: his favorite toy, blanket, pacifier, or other comfort item that will stop him from screaming the whole way through the flight? Make sure this is the first thing you pack, even if it means he has to go without (or use a substitute) the night before your trip.
5. Prescriptions.
Forgetting to refill a prescription before you travel is not only annoying; it could also be life threatening. So make sure to stock up on your nitroglycerin tablets, anti-anxiety meds, birth control pills, and Focus Dailies all day comfort lenses before you head into the great blue yonder and you won't have to hassle with getting your doctor to put in a refill at a foreign pharmacy (not to mention overpaying because your insurance won't work in the locale you're visiting).