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Going on holiday tomorrow, what have I forgotten??

37 replies

holidaypacking · 03/08/2026 23:46

Just for fun... I'm going on holiday tomorrow morning... What have I forgotten to pack?? 😂

OP posts:
pizzaHeart · 03/08/2026 23:50

depends on what type of holiday, your age and on your own or with someone?

Yoheresthestory · 03/08/2026 23:52

Charger
plug converter
medication inc antihistamines and dioralyte
period stuff if gone a while
boob tape if wearing backless sun dresses
sunglasses
air pods
kindle

Yoheresthestory · 03/08/2026 23:53

Battery pack for phone

34567890A · 03/08/2026 23:58

Insect repellent
Mosquito plug in
Passports
Doctors letters for certain medications
Inflatable
Sunscreen
Goggles
Sunglasses
Swimwear
Esims
Compression packing cubes
Waterproof phone pouches
Spending money

TheAnnoyingSatsuma · 04/08/2026 00:01

Ziplock bags in different sizes. For snacks, your phone, wet cossies…

Socks

Charger for your headphones

SaraHoliday · 04/08/2026 00:04

Chargers and cables
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Hair accessories
Useful phone numbers
Set your alarm clock ⏰

CrispyK · 04/08/2026 00:07

Beach towel
hair clip
evening bag
first aid kit
Insect bite cream
handheld fan
Overdoor hook

Hayley1256 · 04/08/2026 00:07
  • plug adapters
  • chargers
  • razors
  • toothpaste
  • medical stuff (paracetamol, ibuprofen, plasters etc)
  • Insect repellent and after bite stuff
  • hair care
  • skin care
  • sun cream
  • glasses
  • books, tablet etc
  • toothbrush
  • hairbrush
  • hair ties/clips
  • swim wear
  • PASSPORTS
IcecreamRocks · 04/08/2026 00:10

Antihistamines if you are going abroad. Away now, been bitten a lot by mosquitoes, had a bad reaction. Forgot mine and cost £££’s here.

BellaBlister · 04/08/2026 00:14

Kevin!

Pinkandbluestripeswithatartanborder · 04/08/2026 00:19

I managed to forget a hairbrush 2 holidays in a row. I’m on first night of holiday just now, I have 2 hairbrushes yay but cannot find my toothbrush and toothpaste so that’s annoying.

holidaypacking · 04/08/2026 00:21

pizzaHeart · 03/08/2026 23:50

depends on what type of holiday, your age and on your own or with someone?

Beach holiday, with husband and three kids. I'm in 30s

OP posts:
holidaypacking · 04/08/2026 00:22

Yoheresthestory · 03/08/2026 23:52

Charger
plug converter
medication inc antihistamines and dioralyte
period stuff if gone a while
boob tape if wearing backless sun dresses
sunglasses
air pods
kindle

Oooh my Kindle! Good shout. Although I don't know how much time I'll have to read it, with the kids... I will pack it just in case.

I have no periods and I never thought about boob tape (I don't think I will need it?! 😂) but I love the specific suggestions!

OP posts:
holidaypacking · 04/08/2026 00:23

34567890A · 03/08/2026 23:58

Insect repellent
Mosquito plug in
Passports
Doctors letters for certain medications
Inflatable
Sunscreen
Goggles
Sunglasses
Swimwear
Esims
Compression packing cubes
Waterproof phone pouches
Spending money

What are esims? 👀

OP posts:
Hayley1256 · 04/08/2026 00:27

-Calpop

  • swim goggles
  • beach talc to remove sand
  • beach shoes
  • activities for the plane
TitilatedOcelot · 04/08/2026 00:35

Corkscrew, for wine once the children are asleep.

Aftersun / basic moisturiser, so husband doesn’t use expensive face cream to sooth his sunburnt head.

holidaypacking · 04/08/2026 00:45

TitilatedOcelot · 04/08/2026 00:35

Corkscrew, for wine once the children are asleep.

Aftersun / basic moisturiser, so husband doesn’t use expensive face cream to sooth his sunburnt head.

Oh my god, do you know my husband 😂 that is an incredible shout!

OP posts:
redboxerclub · 04/08/2026 01:38

Tiny scissors
tweezers
plasters
hand held fan
beach towels and small hand towel each
towl clips and pegs
playing cards
hand wipes
tissues
hydrocortisone cream

for first time I took a tiny bottle of fairy liquid and a half a scourer for the water bottles as last time the smelt swampy and we had to stop using them and was really pleased I did as I could wash the hotel room glasses too, and my snorkel mask to de mist it.

VegQueen · 04/08/2026 01:47

A bag to put your dirty clothes in

CuppaWhiteTea · 04/08/2026 02:42

Empty reusable water bottle to fill up at airport, thereby avoiding daylight-robbery prices in Smiths Travel, etc.?

IamoldIam · 04/08/2026 02:44

travel insurance emergency contact number

canklesmctacotits · 04/08/2026 03:08

Photocopies of passports
health insurance

WonderingWanda · 04/08/2026 03:12

Insect repellent
Immodium
Razor
Tweezers
Nail clippers
Flot cream and buffer
Beach cover up
Nail polish and remover
Hat
Hair bobbles

BaronessEllarawrosaurus · 04/08/2026 03:17

Prescription sunglasses and charger for watch. Though that might just be me.

Breadlegs · 04/08/2026 03:19

Anti viral hand foam
Milton wipes for the plane surfaces and anywhere you need to eat from a table
A silicon straw each to avoid the vileness of paper straws.

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