I always thought when I first started traveling how nice it would be to have some sort of universal packing checklist to avoid forgetting anything important.  So, I decided to devote a post to just that.  See below my vacation packing checklist!  Additionally, I have attached a PDF file (Vacation Packing Checklist), so that you can print for your own personal use.  Of note, I did not include clothing items on the list as what you pack in that respect will inevitably depend on your destination and its climate.  Happy travels!

• Passport (International Travel) & Vaccination Record (if required, depending on place of travel)
• Copies of Passport to carry with you during the day
• Driver’s License and/or International Driver’s License (if renting a car and this is required)
• House keys
• Flight Confirmation Numbers, Flight Itinerary, and Boarding Passes
• Confirmations for Hotel(s), Rental Car(s), Tours & Activities booked in advance, Dinners booked in advance
• International Currency and/or Cash
• Credit Cards
• Travel book(s) and maps
• Any medications such as Advil, Ibuprofen, Aspirin, Antacids, etc. and any necessary prescriptions
• Cell phone & Charger
• Travel Adapter (International Travel)
• Camera & Camera Battery Charger
• Laptop & Charger, if applicable
• Headphones
• Eye glasses, reading glasses, and/or contacts (and solution)
• Deodorant
• Toothbrush
• Ear plugs (just in case, think: plane ride)
• Eye mask (also to help you sleep on the plane)
• Sunscreen
• Lip Balm
• Bug spray (if applicable)
• Comb/brush
• Any hairstyling tools
• Shampoo, conditioner
• Razor and shaving cream
• Makeup and makeup remover
• Sunglasses
• Baseball cap
• Card games
• Magazines (for plane ride, if applicable)
• Hand sanitizer
• Nail file (this one may seem weird, but I can’t tell you how many nails I’ve broken while traveling and have needed this)
• Snacks
• Rain Jacket/Poncho/Umbrella