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Pool / beach holiday - what might I have forgot to pack?

125 replies

Workyticket · 19/07/2022 19:23

Flying on Thursday morning to Turkey for 3 weeks

I'm all packed for me, dh and ds (10) but what might I have left out?

Not been away for a few years!

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ChiselandBits · 19/07/2022 19:27

I'm a big fan of a couple of cotton sarongs for extra beach towel, general cover up, pillow, shade maker etc.
Stuff for DS on the plane and headphones.

MuddlingThroughLifeLittleByLittle · 19/07/2022 19:27

Swim float
Sun hat
Sun glasses
Lotion
After sun
Medications

Iamblossom · 19/07/2022 19:28

Hair bands
Phone charger
Razor

Workyticket · 19/07/2022 19:28

@ChiselandBits bugger. I forgot to buy cover ups - I have 1 crappy one 🙈 I looked in the shops last week and couldn't see any. Meant to order and forgot!

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Workyticket · 19/07/2022 19:29

@Iamblossom and @MuddlingThroughLifeLittleByLittle

Check ✔
Check ✔

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declutteringmymind · 19/07/2022 19:31

Water shoes

Paprikapommes · 19/07/2022 19:31

Bug spray. There's a great deet free one from Holland & Barrett.

MassiveSalad22 · 19/07/2022 19:31

Canesten 😄 I’m serious though. Just in case! Thrush in the heat, horrific combo!

Sycamoretrees · 19/07/2022 19:31

Clothes pegs and some string
Chargers
Robinson concentrated squash
Sweets for the plane
Magazine
First aid kit
Insect repellent
Small wet wipe packet for your handbag
Headphones for the plane

Catsdrool · 19/07/2022 19:31

A power bank to be able to charge devices when you’re out and about.
immodium
stuff for insect bites
a bag that zips to keep your valuables close

Workyticket · 19/07/2022 19:32

declutteringmymind · 19/07/2022 19:31

Water shoes

Just ran up and grabbed them - perfect prompt, thank you 😊

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Catsdrool · 19/07/2022 19:32

Workyticket · 19/07/2022 19:28

@ChiselandBits bugger. I forgot to buy cover ups - I have 1 crappy one 🙈 I looked in the shops last week and couldn't see any. Meant to order and forgot!

Primark had sarongs a few weeks ago if you’ve got one nearby

Riverlee · 19/07/2022 19:33

Goggles

Sycamoretrees · 19/07/2022 19:33

Name and address and phone number on piece of paper inside your suitcase incase it gets lost in transit.

Workyticket · 19/07/2022 19:33

@Paprikapommes dh says he's put it in he's a camper usually 😂

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StealingYourWiFi · 19/07/2022 19:34

Inflatable pillow for the sun bed
lilo
playing cards
lip spf

declutteringmymind · 19/07/2022 19:34

Travel wash

To be fair I'll be revisiting this thread in a few weeks when I pack so it's as much for my benefit as yours.

Workyticket · 19/07/2022 19:34

MassiveSalad22 · 19/07/2022 19:31

Canesten 😄 I’m serious though. Just in case! Thrush in the heat, horrific combo!

I've never had thrush in my life - would be typical on holiday. Just googled and there's a chemist over the road from the hotel

Ponders learning "I need thrush cream" in Turkish 🤔🤣

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MustBeDueSomeBetterFeet · 19/07/2022 19:35

Imodium

Ear plugs

Hair bands/brush

Riverlee · 19/07/2022 19:35

Germolene
insect bite cream
paracetamol

WeAreTheHeroes · 19/07/2022 19:35

If you're near a large Tesco they've got quite a bit of holiday stuff in. I got a linen viscose top for £16 which I intend to use as a cover up on holiday.

Workyticket · 19/07/2022 19:35

@Sycamoretrees I've sent dh to rummage for pegs. He's shaking his head at me 😎

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Workyticket · 19/07/2022 19:36

@Riverlee
Check ✔

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MintyGreenDreams · 19/07/2022 19:36

Dental floss you can use it as a makeshift clothes line

LilacPoppy · 19/07/2022 19:36

usb multi socket.
in date passports!