Holiday checklist
Don't forget anything!
| Before your holiday: |  |
Transfer your mail and the daily newspaper | |
Unplug electrical appliances | |
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Make sure someone takes care of your pets | |
Turn off the gas and water | ||
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Deposit your valuables | |
Obtain foreign currencies | ||
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Empty the refrigerator and freezer | |
Visa (if necessary) | ||
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Switch on your answering machine | |
Inoculation | ||
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Close windows and doors | |
Leave your holiday address | ||
| What should you take with you on your holiday: |
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Driving licence |
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Warning triangle / tow rope | |
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Vehicle registration certificate | |
Complete first-aid kit | ||
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If necessary, international insurance card | |
Spare fuel canister | ||
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Spare key | |
Vehicle tool kit | ||
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Maps | |
If necessary, D sticker (mandatory outside of the EU!) | ||
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Contact addresses for emergencies | |
High visibility vest | ||
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Spare oil | |
City maps | ||
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Jumper cables | |
Maps | ||
| Clothing: | |
Raingear | |
Bath towel | |
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Head covering | |
Sports equipment | ||
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Alpine boots / running shoes | |
Tennis shoes / trainers | ||
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Bathing trunks / suit | |
Jogging outfit | ||
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Bathing shoes | |
Hand towels / bed linen | ||
| Washing/hygiene: | |
Detergent | |
Comb, brush | |
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Shoe polish | |
Razor set | ||
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Soap / shower gel / shampoo | |
Mobile phone | ||
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Skin cream / oil | |
Insect repellent | ||
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Toothpaste / toothbrush | |
Sunscreen / after-sun products | ||
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Deodorant | ||||
| Miscellaneous: | |
Travelling clock | |
Guidebook | |
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Sewing kit | |
Books / magazines | ||
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Tissues | |
Camera | ||
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Adapter plug | |
Film / memory cards | ||
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Spare glasses | |
Radio / walkman / CD | ||
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Sunglasses | |
Spare batteries | ||
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First-aid kit | |
Games / toys | ||
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Umbrella | |
Pocket knife | ||
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Air mattress | |
Travel ration |
