2 to 3 pairs of shoes or sandals (stick with ones you’ve worn before and have broken in)
3 pairs of light cotton socks
2 pairs of shorts (for warm destinations)
2 pairs of pants
2 to 3 skirts or dresses
4 T-shirts or casual tops
2 blouses or shirts
Lingerie
Slippers
3 to 7 pairs of underwear, 2 to 3 bras
Evening wrap or jacket
Evening bag
Swimsuit (if appropriate for destination)
Shampoo and conditioner
Soap and face cleanser
Deodorant
Hand and body lotion
Lip balm
Personal-hygiene items
Tooth floss
Cotton balls or swabs
Tweezers
Nail file or clippers
Razors and shaving cream
Hair dryer (if your hotel does not provide one)
Insect repellent (if appropriate for destination)
Sunscreen and sunglasses
Contact-lens solution and extra contact lenses or eyeglasses (if needed)
Chargers for cell phones, iPods, and digital cameras (leave home with everything fully charged)
Electrical adapter for destinations outside the U.S. (if needed)
Camera film or memory cards and tripod.
Video camera
Extra camera batteries
Various sizes of re-sealable plastic bags
Maps, guidebooks, and a translation dictionary (if needed)
Antibacterial wipes
Travel alarm clock
Addresses of friends and family for postcards
Comfortable daypack for carrying guidebooks, snacks, and essentials
Swiss Army knife (for picnics or emergencies)
Travel umbrella or rain poncho
Travel medical kit (Band-Aids, antacids, antihistamines, diarrhea medicine, antibacterial cream)
Foldable, lightweight tote for bringing home souvenirs
iPod (loaded with romantic music) and iPod dock or CDs (if hotel room is equipped with a player)
Travel candle with a romantic scent, matches
Bubble bath
Scented massage oil
