Holiday essentials - what should I not forget

[Coffeeandcrumpet]

We are off on holiday in a couple of weeks and have lots goinv on between now and then, trying to make lists of what I must remember, what are your holiday must haves. Have got all the obvious, sun cream etc
We are going to Greece for 7 nights with an 8 year old and 10 year old p plus dh.

Passports.

I usually have trouble with mosquitoes in Greece..so repellent. Also another tip(probably from here )is to take a 4 gang extension then you only need one adapter for all devices as sockets are sometimes scarce.
Teabags!
Plasters
Rennie and paracetamol

Washing line and pegs to dry your swimwear.

Playing cards /Uno in case of airport delays and boredom.

Also predownload something to watch during flight mode. Snacks for the plane. Also Poundland sell a headphone splitter so kids can plug two headphones into one device and watch the same, used ours loads. I’m away next week too so following for extra tips

Oh plasters too for rubbing sandals.

Although I take a roll of micropore. (it stays on for days)

An extension socket so you only need one plug adaptor.

Stops you all fighting over the same plug.

tweezers
nail clippers
painkillers
compeed

Dental floss.It can also be used as a washing line

Where in Greece?

Insect repellent, boots own brand is very good

Baby power to get sand off wet legs easier

Calpol - easier to take with than find over there, especially if kids are fussy on medicine

Phone charger. And make sure you don't leave it plugged into the wall when you come back I've never done this

Insect repellant, a lot of Greek resorts have mosquitoes, I always get bit. Malibu was the best repellant I used, it also has natural repellant. I usually also take a plug in mozzie killer and bite cream, though Greek supermarkets usually carry a good range and the pharmacists are very good.
If you like tea, take teabags. I am a total Grecophile but have to concede the tea is not great (coffees not up to much either).

An extension lead, just been away, only one socket in room, meant I could charge both phone and kindle.

All medication you may need even if its something you take in a blue moon it usually weighs nothing.

Crocs (or a cheaper high street version)
Lightweight in your case and you can use everywhere:
shower, poolside, room, over rocks, walking, in the sea, shopping, everything

Beach bag
Puzzler

some form of wet wipes - put them in hand luggage (liquid bag) and use them on the airport trays and when you get to the hotel.

Airplane trays have been found to have very high bacteria because of how they are used.

A quick clean round the apartment is good as the cleaners tend to use one mop for kitchen bathroom and bedroom and repeat between rooms without the disinfectant that we are used to.

Alternative to crocs sand shoes i get mjne from sports direct their excellent and dry so quickly to wear in the sea

Sudocream. Qtips.

Hair clips/bobbles..(or is that just me that forgets them)

Soap.

power bank, cash, cash cards or Monzo for emergency cash withdrawals, sunhats for everyone, long sleeve light tops to protect from sunburns, re-hydration tablets, send yourself in an email with copies of all travel documents as a back up, travel insurance

Pashmina or scarf for air-conditioned plane

something for kids for the flight and to suck on during taking off and landing, kids suffer from ear aches during flights more than adults

Travel kettle and tea bags or instant coffee.