Before you go (week to months)
rDoctor prescribed Anti-Malarial medication (if visiting Malarial zone)
rPassport with at least 6 month validity (Note: If you don’t have a current passport, it may take months to obtain one
o ensure you take this time as a consideration)
rTravel Visa (check with the country you are visiting to see if needed)
rKnow your location and plan accordingly – It actually snows in some mountainous parts of the tropics – plan your clothing
rKnow if your hotel/accommodations has air conditioning – it can make or break your travel if you are expecting this and it’s not there

Before you go (days)
rSend off any bills that will be due before your return
odeposit any checks before you go
rSet “Out of Office” email and voicemail
rHave neighbor pick up mail or notify post office to “hold mail”
rRemove perishables from refrigerator
rReschedule any services (maids, etc.) that may come while you’re away
rTake out garbage or have neighbor take out your garbage
rTurn off water to house – keep water to yard still going
rTimer lights in house - Have close neighbors keep a watch on your house
rEnsure you have a pet sitter or responsible party look after your pet(s)
oLeave instructions for any pets (for pet sitter)
oLeave food and water bowls out – Clean kitty litter  
rHAVE IMPORTANT PAPERS READY IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
oPhotocopy of Passport/Drivers License/List of contacts/Itinerary/Updated Will, etc.
oLeave one copy at home, take the other and put in your backpack/carry on
rTravel & Medivac Insurance - Mandatory for Indonesia & Maldives
rIdentification (driver’s license)
rAirline tickets and Itinerary
rStrap-Type Travel Walletto hold tickets, $$, credit cards, etc..
rA good-sized, carry-on travel back pack (small enough for airline overhead compartment)
rCredit Card (s) (notify your credit card company of your destinations before you go – this will alleviate any questions they may have on foreign charges)
rCash – Travelers Checks
 oExchange money at airport into destination currency – enough to last a day

Men’s travel bag:
rDress Clothes – if staying at upscale areas
oNice Pants / Belt / Dress Shoes / Undershirt / Dress Shirt / Underwear / Socks
rWorkout Clothes
oUnderwear / Socks / Shorts / Swim shorts / Tennis shoes
rHat rReef Booties rRash Guards - short and long sleeve
rSunglasses (polarized preferred) rBoard (swim) shorts – at least 3 pair rRegular walking shorts – 1-2 pair
rLight weight casual clothing rWetsuit vest rHiking shoes rSocks rSandals (Slippers/Flip Flops) rLight Rain jacket
rMask/Snorkel

Woman’s travel bag:
rWorkout Clothes
oUnderwear / Socks / Shorts / Swim shorts / Tennis shoes
rSarong (you may be able to buy it cheaper at your destination)
rHiking shoes rSocks
rRash Guards - short and long sleeve
rSunglasses (polarized preferred)
rBikini or swim wear – at least 3 pair
rRegular Shorts – 1-2 pair
rLightweight dresses
rPretty shoes
rSandals (Slippers/Flip Flops)
rLight Rain jacket rWetsuit vest rBirth control  
rSun Hat rReef Booties rSmall jewelry
rExtra nail polish  rMask/Snorkel   

Kids travel bag:
rPillow rToys rPull-ups or diapers
rStuffed animals rMask/Snorkel rSwim wings or life jacket
rCrayons / coloring supplies  

Medical:
(Important note: Always carry your personal medication in your Carry-On bag)
rHealth Check-Up
oUpdate Immunizations - Typhoid & Hepatitis advised for Indonesia
rAnti Malaria Medication
oLarium, Malerone, or Doxycycline for Indonesia
rCipro (Doctor prescribed – tell your doctor about your travel plans)
rChewable Pepto and/or Immodium AD rPersonal Medication  
rBasic Medical Kit rMosquito/Insect repellent rWaterproof sun block
rAntibiotic cream  

Electronics:
rCD Player / MP3 player / Batteries / Chargers
rHandheld Games
rElectricity Adapter (know your electrical voltage requirements)
rCell phone
oCell phone Charger
oWill your cell work internationally?  What are the charges?
rUnderwater Camera – Film – Batteries
rDigital Camera – Batteries – Charger – Back up Battery – Empty Memory Cards
rSmall laptop (or netbook) with all connection cables (if you are a digital photographer)
oAll chargers
rComputer lock
rLarge memory flash drive - keep in separate place from computer
rUnderwater Video Camera & Housing – Videotapes – Batteries – Charger
rStill Camera and Film if needed

Food:
rEnergy snacks (dried & packaged) rNutrition bars rNuts  rChocolate rWater  

Personal Items:
rToiletry bag
oToothbrush / Toothpaste / Hairbrush / Shampoo / Shaver / Underarm deodorant / Sewing kit / Dental floss / Hair spray / Lotion / Waterproof Makeup / Razors / Tweezers / Small scissors /
 oContact case and solution
oFace cleaner / cream
oHair scrunchies
rBusiness cards (you never know who you are going to meet)
rSunglasses (two pair) – Protect them/ensure they don’t get scratched
rBackground information on place your traveling to / Contact Info / Contact Consulate
rA multi-use tool (ensure you do not pack this in your carry-on bag)
rBeach Towels (Bulky – One each or buy a cheap one at destination and leave it)
rNovel - Magazines to read on the plane/destination
rLight sheet for those hotels that are a little dicey
rMaps of locations and/or driving directions
rMuleskin notebook for travel stories
rEar plugs to block out unwanted noises
rQuick dry micro-fiber hand towel
rAddress book and pen rPortable Mosquito Net rTravel alarm clock
rInsect repellent rLip balm  rLotion  
rEyedrops rTravel wipes rExtra glasses
rDirty clothes bag rCompact umbrella rWine bottle opener rSmall fan rLightweight backpack  

Everything else:
rDrinking alcohol (best bought at Costco or at Duty Free just prior to leaving)
rNote destination and religions
rHeadlamp
rDuct tape rDay bag (backpack) rMasks& Snorkels
rDuffel bag rWet/Dry Bag rStain stick

What NOT to bring:
rJeans/Denim rAnything black in color rHair dryer / curling iron
rAnything polyester rLimit women’s shoes to 1 high heal, 1 flat, 1 closed toe rOnly take your most comfortable separates