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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?? 😂

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Rainallnight · 04/08/2026 03:25

I always end up buying nail clippers on holiday.

Ihatepasta · 04/08/2026 04:25

Teabags - so you don’t have to use the horrid weak Liptons ones in hotel!

Youcanpayit · 04/08/2026 06:08

You haven't forgotten to pack anything. You have forgotten to cut your toenails though and they look like birds claws poking out of your sandals. Or maybe that's just me 🤦🏻‍♀️

holidaypacking · 04/08/2026 09:39

Youcanpayit · 04/08/2026 06:08

You haven't forgotten to pack anything. You have forgotten to cut your toenails though and they look like birds claws poking out of your sandals. Or maybe that's just me 🤦🏻‍♀️

😂😂😂

Can confirm toenails are cut. I might shave my legs again though...

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Seeline · 04/08/2026 09:45

UV sunsuits for the kids
Activities for the kids on the plane/journey
Insect repellant
reuseable shopping bag for airport purchases and/or shopping in resort

ShodAndShadySenators · 04/08/2026 09:56

holidaypacking · 04/08/2026 00:23

What are esims? 👀

ESIMs are an alternative, embedded SIM that you can activate in your phone, so you can change your usual mobile services. This much I have gleaned from DH telling me to change to the eSIM when we got to our destination. I know nothing about these things, he is the tech department

My guess is a hair claw or scrunchie if you have longer hair, or those giant pegs for holding your towel onto your sun lounger.

Matildatoldsuchdreadfullies · 04/08/2026 10:00

If you have passports, tickets (probably on phone), bank cards, charger for phone, then everything else can be bought. Knowing this takes the stress out of packing for me, which was particularly useful when I was packing for four small children.

itsgettingweird · 04/08/2026 10:44

BellaBlister · 04/08/2026 00:14

Kevin!

😂😂😂

The weirdest thing is I was it in “the voice” too totally subconsciously!

Mine was always the plug adapters!!

luckily if you’re going a resort set up for tourists you can buy most things.

I track on you e forgotten UNO - the necessary companion to every trip!

MyDogClive · 04/08/2026 10:44

Decent mosquito repellent.
Tea bags (I know but I need my morning cuppa).
microfibre hair towels.
waterproof phone case.

Pedant61 · 04/08/2026 10:48

Passports. You can buy anything else you might need.

hahabahbag · 04/08/2026 10:50

Antihistamines, insect repellent - I needed large amounts of both this year and not even in a hot destination. If you are near any fresh water take double amounts

Bigearringsbigsmile · 04/08/2026 10:57

Swimwear-
Knickers- forgot to pack those one year!😱
Water shoes

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