If you are planning to take your family on holiday at half term in a few weeks time and fly off to some exotic overseas location there are a number of items that you may wish to pack. So, let’s have a look at some of the most important ones: –
Clothing
Depending upon where you are going, you will need to take suitable clothing to cater for the weather that is expected. For instance, you will need a selection of items such as shoes, dresses, trousers, shorts, jackets, shirts, blouses, t-shirts, hat and underwear. Don’t forget to pack swimwear, sunglasses and perhaps a beach towel.
You will also require toiletries plus things like sun cream, travel sickness tablets and don’t forget any medication. If you have a baby you will need nappies, nappy cream, wipes, baby food/milk, changing mat and arrange/take a child/booster seat if hiring a car.
Passports
You will need to have a passport for each person otherwise you won’t get beyond the check in desk which could prove a costly mistake if you have to re-arrange a flight for another day. Do you need to arrange visas as well?
Don’t forget to bring your airline tickets with you and print off the boarding passes that some airlines now require. Bring any paperwork relating to your holiday accommodation. If you are hiring a car you will need your driving license as well as any supporting car-hire documentation.
Money
You won’t get very far if you leave your wallet or purse at home. Make sure that you have some currency with you such as Euros or US Dollars depending upon the country that you are travelling to. You will also need to bring with you a debit card(s) as well as a credit card(s).
Travel Insurance
You are under no legal obligation to arrange travel insurance but it would be a sensible thing to put in place prior to setting off on your much-needed holiday. It could provide cover for you and your family against things like your holiday being cancelled unexpectedly, the cost of hospital treatment overseas and repatriation back to the UK the cost of which could run into many thousands of pounds. Do remember to bring the paperwork with you on holiday. Don’t forget your European Health Insurance Card(s).
Mobile Phone
It is amazing how much we depend on our mobile phones these days. Make sure that your supplier has put you onto a package that reduces the cost of making and receiving calls/texts when used abroad as the cost can be prohibitive.
You may also want to bring your tablet and e-book reader.
Enjoy your trip and should you need insurance, give the team a call here at AIB on 02380 268351.
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