My Resorts 4 You

Airline tickets or e-ticket confirmation

Passport/visas/driver's license

Credit cards (take only those you'll need)

Hotel Reservation fax confirmations

Traveler's checks

Photocopies of all of the above, plus a photocopy of related medical and/or trip insurance coverage and prescriptions (leave the copies in the room safe or the hotel's main safe if there isn't one in your room)
Phone numbers for your credit card companies (in case your cards are lost or stolen)

Prescription medicine (in the original bottle)

Contraception

Light sweater (for the plane, which can get cold)

And....if you simply must take valuable jewelry, wear it or take it in your carry-on, don't put it in any luggage to be checked

1 pair jeans or khakis (for casual evenings that may be chillier than days)

1 light jacket or pullover (take one that can be tied around the waist or stuffed in a backpack)

1 nice sundress

1 evening cocktail dress

1 nice cardigan-style sweater (for chilly restaurants)

4 casual shirts (T-shirts, tank tops, short-sleeve button-downs, etc.)

2 pairs shorts

2 swimsuits (bikini for the beach, one-piece for water sports)

1 swimsuit cover-up (pareos work great and can double as a shawl in the evenings)

1 pair comfortable walking shoes/sandals (you may wind up walking a bit if you go sightseeing)

1 pair evening shoes/sandals

1 evening purse

Extra socks and underwear

Bras (don't forget a strapless one if you've packed a top or dress that needs it)

Accessories (scarves and jewelry to "stretch" your wardrobe)

1 pair jeans or khakis

1 pair nice slacks

1 light jacket or pullover (take one that can be tied around the waist or stuffed in a backpack)

4 casual shirts (T-shirts or short-sleeve button-downs)

2 pairs shorts

2 polo or button-down short-sleeve shirts

1 sports jacket (for nicer restaurants)

1 tie (rolled up it won't take up much room, some restaurants require them)

1 swimsuit

1 pair comfortable walking shoes or sandals

1 pair nice shoes - even black sneakers can look good with slack & a sportcoat

Extra socks and underwear

Camera (disposable cameras are much more expensive at vacation spots)

Extra film or memory for digital cameras
Sunscreen and lip balm

Sunglasses

Sun hat or baseball cap

Paperback books (you can leave them in the hotel library once you've read)

A canvas beach bag or lightweight daypack (you'll want something big enough to hold a bottle of water, your camera & sunscreen, etc.)

A small money belt or fanny pack to hold cash, credit cards, etc. - be sure to wear it in the front

Guidebook (but you may not need the whole book - you can just tear out pages for only what you're interested in)

Electrical converter/adapter (only if going outside of the US and you need items like a hairdryer, battery charger for a camcorder, etc.)

Toothpaste

Toothbrushes

Deodorant

Cosmetics

Make-up remover

Cotton balls and swabs

Comb/brush

Hair gel/spray

Nail file/clippers/emory file

Shaving cream

Razors

Contact lens and re-wetting solution, storage case

Hair accessories - clips, headbands, etc.

Buy or pack a small first-aid kit that contains:
* Insect repellent (and anti-itch cream for the bugs that break through)
* Band-Aids
* Aspirin
* Antacid
* Antihistamine
* Diarrhea medicine
* Motion sickness medicine
* Aloe vera
* Tampons/pads (besides the expense,they can be hard to find outside the US)

Shampoo and conditioner

Body lotion

Hair dryer

Shower cap

Alarm clock

Extra pair of glasses/contacts, asthma inhaler, and the like

Ziploc bags (all sizes; use for packing wet swimsuits or protecting camera and film when it rains)

Earplugs

Sewing kit

Shout Wipes (instant stain-treater towelettes)

Anti-bacterial liquid or lotion

Visine

1 pair old sneakers or Keds that can get wet or ruined (if you're traveling to the tropics)

1 pair workout sneakers and 2-3 workout outfits if you plan on visiting the resort's gym or jogging on the beach

Compact umbrella or rain ponchos

Your itinerary and hotel phone numbers

Photocopies of your passport, credit cards, and traveler's check receipts

A sealed copy of your wills, life insurance-policy numbers, and pertinent financial info If you are flying make sure your tickets are in order and in your planner or purse.

What time do you need to be at the airport? What time do you need to leave ?

I like to change all the sheets so that when you get home your bed is nice and welcoming. I do this the day before I leave. No time when you are leaving early in the morning.

Make sure the house is clean and sparkling, when you return and walk in the door you are not blown away by a messy house.

Put Mr. Clean or Pine Sol in each of your toilets and pour a little in your drains. Use something you like to smell. This will keep your house from smelling bad from stagnant water. If you leave pets in the house, put the lids down on the toilet.