PCcondos.net VACATION CHECKLIST

Make your packing easier. Select what you want to bring on your trip from the list, and then check it off as you pack. Just in case, keep a copy at home. This can prove invaluable for insurance purposes if your luggage is lost or stolen.

 

CRUCIALS

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PERSONAL/MED

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MISCELLANEOUS

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Bank Card   Antihistamine   Address book  
Cash   Birth Control   Beach towel  
Credit Cards   Cotton-tipped swabs   Binoculars  
Driver’s License   Dandruff Medication   Beach mat  
Money Belt   Eye Drops   Bottle/can opener  
Oxford Organizer   Foot care & powder   Budget record book  
Photocopy I.D.   Indigestion remedy   Burglar alarm  
Passport   Insect repellent   Business cards  
Ticket(s)   Laxative   Briefcase  
Tour Itinerary   Motion sickness   Calculator  
Traveller’s Cheques   Sea Bands   Calendar book  
Visa(s)   Nasal spray   Camera/film/batteries  
Wallet   Pain reliever   Canadian lapel pin  
Waterproof Pouch   Petroleum jelly   Change purse  
    Prescription drugs   Check book  

CLOTHES

   Salt tablets   Clothesline  
Bathrobe/beach cover-up   Sanitary needs   Clothes pegs  
Blouses   Sleeping pills   Clothes steamer  
Bras   Sting reliever   Compass  
Coat   Thermometer   Corkscrew  
Dresses   Tranquillizers   Day pack  
Evening wear   Vitamins   Ear plugs  
Folding raincoat   Water purification tablets   Electrical adapters  
Jacket/blazer       Expandable tote bag  
Jeans  

TOILETRIES

   Emergency blanket  
Long underwear   Aftershave/Perfume   Extra Dentures  
Pajamas   Baby powder   Extra glasses/or prescription  
Pants   Body/hand lotion   Flashlight  
Pantyhose   Clothes soap   First Aid Kit  
Parka or vest   Comb/brush   Flash  
Shirts   Conditioner   Flash batteries  
Shorts   Cosmetic bag   Folding umbrella  
Slips   Cotton balls   Gifts  
Socks   Curling iron   Guide book(s)  
Stockings   Dental floss   Hanger/inflatable  
Suit   Deodorant   Key ring  
Sweater   Depilatory   Luggage strap  
Swimsuit   Emery board   Luggage tags  
T-Shirts   Shaver/adaptor   Luggage cart  
Undershirts   Face Cloth   Money clip  
Under shorts   Face cream/lotions   Musical instrument  
    Facial tissues   Neck pillow  

FOOTWEAR

   Hair clips/pins   Notebook 3” x 5”  
Boots   Hair dryer/adaptor   Passport case  
Dress shoes   Hair curler set/adaptor   Pens/pencils  
Sport shoes   Hair spray (non-aerosol)   Photo log  
Slippers   Make-up   Pill container  
Thongs   Make-up remover   Pillow/inflatable  
Walking shoes   Magnifying mirror   Plastic bags  
    Manicure items   Playing cards  

ACCESSORIES

 Moistened towelettes   Radio
Belts/Reversible   Mouthwash   Reading material  
Cuff Links   Nailbrush   Rubber bands  
Evening bag   Nail polish/remover   Scissors  
Gloves   Razor blades   Safety pins  
Handbag   Shampoo/plastic container   Sewing kit  
Hat (rain)   Shaving kit   Shoe covers  
Jewelry with case   Shower cap   Sleep shade  
Scarves   Sink stopper   Spot remover  
Ties   Soap/Soap dish   Sunglasses  
Tie case   Suntan lotion   Swiss Army Knife  
    Sun bloc   Music/DVD players  

SPORTING NEEDS

   Toilet paper   Travel bar  
Appropriate clothes   Toothbrush holder   Travel burglar alarm  
Appropriate shoes   Toothbrush   Travel iron/adaptor  
Equipment   Toothpaste   Travel clock  
Equipment covers   Paper towels/wipes   Travel games  
Swim Fins   Tweezers   Travel smoke detector  
Snorkel       Trip diary  
Mask       Water boiler  
Sleeping bags/cover       Water purifier  
Sleeping sheet       Writing paper  
 

PACKING HINTS

Anyone can pack more efficiently. All you have to do is follow a few basic hints. The primary things to remember are two rules of three:

 First Rule:
  1. Organization
  2. Coordination
  3. Layering
Second Rule: How much to take?
  1. Wear one
  2. Wash one
  3. Have one spare

Organization:
Always start your trip preparation with a Checklist. With this list you can start planning your wardrobe well in advance of your departure date. You never ever start packing the night before a trip. Without thoughtful planning of your wardrobe you will always pack the “what if’s, what if it is cold, I might need boots”. Pretty soon you have an entire suitcase filled with “what if’s!’

Co-Ordination:
All your clothes must be chosen for color co-ordination. The tops must go with the slacks, which must go with the shorts, which must go with the skirts. Ladies try not to travel with dresses. A dress is a dress is a dress, you can only gain minor variations in appearance with scarves and belts, but a 2-piece dress or skirt and blouse combination can be mixed and matched with other wardrobe components.		 Layering:
All your clothes are thin layers. You’ve left all your heavy coats and bulky sweaters at home. Your outer garments should be lightweight, waterproof and zip or button up shell. Under this you could wear V-neck, lightweight sweater, under this a lightweight crew neck sweater and under this a blouse or shirt. Since you’ve chosen all your clothes for color co-ordination you still look good.

Jelly Rollings:
One good way to pack clothes is to roll them; this helps eliminate wrinkles. Beware, once you’ve rolled your clothes they immediately start to unroll. Here you can use the jellyroll or sausage principle. Cut the lower part off an old pair of pantyhose. Roll your garment then stuff it inside. This will prevent the unraveling.

Interfolding:
This is a very effective method to pack slacks, skirts or dresses. For slacks place the waistband up against one side of your case; allow the leg to overhang the other side of the case. Now place your second pair of slacks on top of the first with waistband up against the opposite edge of the case. Take the legs of the first pair and fold back over the waistband of the second pair. Keep repeating until all slacks are packed. You should be able to pack 5 to 6 pairs of slacks into a 1 ˝” thick space. This will also lock your slacks, skirts, or dresses in place so when your case is on edge they do not slip to the bottom in a lump.


RESORT FIRE
ESCAPE PLAN


Walk the corridor to find the exits. Check the exits to make sure they are useable. Count the doorways between your room and the exits. Find the nearest fire alarm. Know the layout of your room because you may have to stay put if a smoky corridor cuts off your escape. Put your flashlight where you can find them, take them with you; you may have to re-enter your room because of blocked escapes. Look out the windows to see if escape is possible. Warning – dropping more than two floors usually results in injury.

FIRE! WHAT NOW?


Report to the operator. Grab key and flashlight, crawl to the door. Feel the door, if it is hot do not open it. If door is not hot open slowly but be ready to shut. Once in hall close door. If hall is clear walk to nearest exit. If smoky, crawl to exit by touching the wall. Walk downstairs do not run.

If door is too hot to open stay in room and vent smoke via window or bathroom fan. Phone the operator and advise location. If phones are not working hang a signal towel out of the window. Fill the tub with water, it might be needed for fire fighting. Wet towels and sheets and put around the door to seal out smoke. If smoke continues to build up make a tent over your head with a blanket at window to get fresh air. Above all stay calm!

Hope you have a wonderful time,
But before you go…
Don’t forget to…
LEAV
-ING
RE-
TURN
-ING
Notify:
Local Police Department that you will be away and for how long
Post Office
All regular delivery men (Milkman, Paperboy, Oil Company, etc.)
Arrange for:
Neighborhood or reliable party to check house daily during heating season, and at least every second day in other seasons
Keeping the lawn in order
Keeping mailbox free from circulars
Someone to have key to house and garage
Care for pets
Storing important papers and jewelry in safety deposit box
Sufficient funds in Bank to meet banking commitments while away
Vaccination, Inoculations
Adequate Medical Coverage for Travelers
Insurance for cameras, boats, fishing gear, sports equipment, etc.
Declaration and registration of above with customs
Home insurance against burglary and vandalism
Remember to:
Let someone know where you are going or where you can be contacted while away and when you will return
Tidy up – check drawers, closets, windows and doors before you leave
Odds And Ends:
Install an inexpensive timer that will switch on lights at dusk, turn them off at midnight
Arrange drapes and window shades at regular, daytime levels
Remove food from refrigerator
Disconnect dehumidifiers and other appliances
If you’re using the car… be sure to check:
Tires, brakes, grease and oil, transmission, turn signals, lights, steering, water and battery, general tune-up
Necessary equipment: maps, blinking safety light, car jack, automobile insurance liability card, ownership papers, operator’s license, first aid kit, extra set of keys, car fire extinguisher.