Vacation Packing List

Call it a nightmare or just another boring task, packing for a vacation, no, let me rephrase that, packing for a family vacation can be a tedious task for some. Usually the mom gets stuck with remembering all the necessary items like, clothes, toiletries, electronic items, and much more. A family vacation is all about having fun with everyone, spending quality time together, and unwinding. But before you get to do all that and relax, you have a crucial task of remembering everyone's important items for the vacation. Take a look at the following detailed vacation packing lists that can be used for pretty much any type of family vacation. Here's your packing list.

Packing List for a Family Vacation

Before we start the packing list for vacation, think about exactly where you'll be going and what type of climate is it. The following list can be used for any/all family vacations.

Dad's Clothing

• Athletic shoes
• Belts
• Boxers
• Casual shirts
• Dress shoes
• Hat
• Pajamas/robe
• Sandals
• Flip-flops
• Shorts
• Booklight
• Sunglasses
• Sneakers
• Pants
• Sports jacket
• Swimsuits
• Tie
• Undershirts
• Workout clothes

Mom's Clothing and Accessories

• Bathing suit
• Bras and Panties
• Lingerie
• Dresses
• Skirts
• Slacks
• Jewelry
• Tank/halter/sleeveless tops
• Heels
• Straw hat
• Workout clothes
• Purses
• Sneakers
• Sweater
• Robe
• Socks
• Sandals
• Sarong
• Shorts/capris
• Sunglasses
• Fake diamond engagement ring (leave the real one in a safety-deposit box till you return)

Son and Daughter

• Shorts
• Shirts
• Pants
• Baseball hat
• Swimsuits
• Pajamas
• Socks
• Sneakers
• Underwear
• Sandals
• Dresses
• Skirts

Baby

• T-shirts
• Light blanket
• Breast pump
• Bottles
• Formula
• Shorts
• Swimsuits
• Toys

Common Toiletries

• Shampoo and conditioner for adults and kids
• Bath soap/shower gel
• Moisturizing lotion
• Deodorant
• Nail clippers
• Q-tips
• Sunscreen
• Razors
• Hairbrush/comb/hair clips/scrunchies
• Diapers and wipes
• Training pants
• Swim diapers
• Earplugs
• Hand sanitizer
• Washcloths
• Contact lens care
• Makeup
• Bugspray
• Toothbrushes, toothpaste, special kids' toothpaste, dental floss
• Tissues
• Shaving kit
• Lip Balm

Money and Documents (for international trips)

• Addresses for sending postcards/e-mail
• Auto insurance card
• Driver's license/international driver's license
• Cash Copy of medical history, if necessary
• Copy of marriage license
• Photo ID
• Passports and visas
• Vaccination certificates, if required
• Emergency numbers and embassy address
• Frequent flyer/frequent guest cards
• E-ticket confirmation
• Your itinerary
• Vouchers/coupons/tickets
• Pre-paid phone card
• Travelers checks and receipts

Medical

• Anti-diarrheal medication
• Antibiotic cream
• Anti-itch cream
• Band-Aids
• Birth control pills
• Bug repellent
• Prescription medicines
• Extra pair of eyeglasses
• Sea-sickness bands/pills
• Pain reliever

Miscellaneous

• Cell phone and charger
• Binoculars
• Playing cards
• Sports gear (tennis rackets, golf clubs)
• Maps and directions
• Camera case
• Travel guide(s)
• Foreign-language dictionary or phrase book
• Underwater camera
• Journal/notebook and pen
• Travel alarm clock
• Umbrella
• Blow dryer/straightening iron
• Digital camera, batteries, memory cards
• iPod/MP3 player and headphones, batteries
• Reading material

You always choose the clothes according to the climate of the destination while making a vacation packing list for families. When you're packing the shoes, make sure you always carry comfortable ones only. You never know what you might happen on the way. Also, think of what you want to bring back from your vacation as well, like you went shopping and bought few things for yourself, family, friends, and/or house, you will need some space in your luggage to bring it back. So try to pack as little as possible, because you are sure to get tons of stuff back home. Take vacation packing list as a fun activity, a tiny part of an adventurous vacation. Have fun!