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What to pack on your Honeymoon

JIFFY Posted: Oct 22, 2006 06:46 PM+

JIFFY MEMBER SINCE: 5/06 TOTAL POSTS : 6040 WEDDING DATE: Apr 14, 2007

Posted: Oct 22, 2006 06:46 PM

What to pack on your Honeymoon

In Your Carry On Bag:

Airline tickets or e-ticket confirmation
Passport/visas/driver's license
Credit cards (take only those you'll need)
Hotel/theater reservation fax confirmations
Photocopies of all of the above, plus a photocopy of related medical and/or trip insurance coverage and prescriptions (leave the copies in the room safe or the hotel's main safe if there isn't one in your room)
Prescription medicine (in the original bottle)
Contraception
Light sweater (for the plane, which can get cold)

HER things to pack (this is enough for a week - adjust for a different duration if needed, and for destination, activities, season):

1 pair jeans or khakis (for casual evenings that may be chillier than days)
1 light jacket or pullover (take one that can be tied around the waist or stuffed in a backpack)
1 nice sundress
1 evening cocktail dress
1 nice cardigan-style sweater (for chilly restaurants)
4 casual shirts (T-shirts, tank tops, short-sleeve button-downs, etc.)
2 pairs shorts
2 swimsuits (bikini for the beach, one-piece for water sports)
1 swimsuit cover-up (pareos work great and can double as a shawl in the evenings)
1 pair comfortable walking shoes/sandals (you may wind up walking a bit if you go sightseeing)
1 pair evening shoes/sandals
1 evening purse
Extra socks and underwear
Bras (don't forget a strapless one if you've packed a top or dress that needs it)
Accessories (scarves and jewelry to 'stretch' your wardrobe)

HIS things to pack (again, adjust for trip duration, destination, activities, season):

1 pair jeans or khakis
1 pair nice slacks
1 light jacket or pullover (take one that can be tied around the waist or stuffed in a backpack)
4 casual shirts (T-shirts or short-sleeve button-downs)
2 pairs shorts
2 polo or button-down short-sleeve shirts
1 sports jacket (for nicer restaurants)
1 tie (rolled up it won't take up much room, some restaurants require them)
2 swimsuit
1 pair comfortable walking shoes or sandals
1 pair nice shoes - even black sneakers can look good with slack & a sportcoat
Extra socks and underwear

For Both of you:

Camera (disposable cameras are much more expensive at vacation spots)
Extra film or memory for digital cameras
Sunscreen and lip balm
Sunglasses
Sun hat or baseball cap
Paperback books (you can leave them in the hotel library once you've read)
A canvas beach bag or lightweight daypack (you'll want something big enough to hold a bottle of water, your camera & sunscreen, etc.)
Guidebook (but you may not need the whole book - you can just tear out pages for only what you're interested in)

Basic Toiletries (remember - use travel-sized containers whenever possible):

Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Deodorant
Cosmetics
Make-up remover
Cotton balls and swabs
Comb/brush
Hair gel/spray
Nail file/clippers/emory file
Shaving cream
Razors
Hair accessories - clips, headbands, etc.
Buy or pack a small first-aid kit that contains:
* Insect repellent (and anti-itch cream for the bugs that break through)
* Band-Aids
* Aspirin
* Antacid
* Antihistamine
* Diarrhea medicine
* Motion sickness medicine
* Aloe vera
* Tampons/pads (besides the expense, they can be hard to find outside the US)
Shampoo and conditioner
Body lotion
Shower cap

Convenient Extras (nice to have, but not necessary):

Ziploc bags (all sizes; use for packing wet swimsuits or protecting camera and film when it rains)
Earplugs
Shout Wipes (instant stain-treater towelettes)
Anti-bacterial liquid or lotion
Visine
1 pair workout sneakers and 2-3 workout outfits if you plan on visiting the resort's gym or jogging on the beach
Compact umbrella or rain ponchos

Very Important - Leave these items with family or close friends before you go:

Your itinerary and hotel phone numbers
Photocopies of your passport, credit cards, and traveler's check receipts

Mdolph6 Posted: Oct 22, 2006 06:49 PM+

Mdolph6 MEMBER SINCE: 12/05 TOTAL POSTS : 3135 WEDDING DATE: Feb 16, 2007

Posted: Oct 22, 2006 06:49 PM