THE WARDROBE

THINGS TO PACK FOR A TROUBLE FREE HOLIDAY

WHAT TO DO AND WHAT TO TAKE

ACCESSORIES

Alarm clock
Can and bottle opener
comfortable walking shoes
Collapsible umbrella
Raincoat
Plug adapter
Insect repellent
Plastic bags
Sewing kit
Shoe polish
Shower cap
Spare pair of spectacles
Stain remover
Sunglasses
Pocket calculator
Spare batteries for camera

FIRST AID KIT

First aid kit comprising:
travel sickness and diarrhea pills,
plasters and dressings,
antiseptic cream,
aspirin,
indigestion tablets,
vitamin supplements,
cold cure tablets,
extra supplies of any prescription drugs plus a copy of the prescription.
Make sure original labels are on all medication

CLOTHING

* Couple pairs of jeans
* Tailored Slacks/Trousers
* Track Suit Pants
* Restrict yourself to light tops in neutral colours so you can mix and match
* One jumper/Sweat shirt
* Jacket - can be co-ordinated for evenings out
* Cotton long sleeved shirt
* Cardigan
* T-Shirt
* Good, comfortable, rubber soled walking shoes
* Casual runners
* Good shoes
* All-weather proof 3/4 jacket - light weight
* Gloves
* Beanie
* Sun Hat
* Neck Scarf
* A tie
* Pack to suit the climate - otherwise you may be targeted
* Pack a universal adapter
* Neutral colour handbag

BEFORE LEAVING HOME

* Tell your neighbours
* Put the dog out
* Make arrangements for indoor plants
* Hide the jewellery
* Put a timer on the lights
* Suggest your neighbour park their car in driveway
* Cancel the paper
* Have mail collected daily
* Consider a house-sitter
* Limit who you tell
* Store any valuable outdoor furniture inside
* Organise transport to the airport
* Don't tell the taxi driver that you are leaving for a month
* Have a family member visit to air the house
* Make sure the iron is off
* Fridge defrosted and door left open
* Cover the sugar
* Empty the dishwasher
* Avoid leaving long messages on answering machines

FINANCES

* Talk to your Financial institution about bill paying services
* Arrange third party authority for emergencies
* Pre-pay bills before leaving
* Arrange overdraft facility
* Have two different credit cards issued in case of theft