Summer, sun, beach! The long-awaited summer vacation is just around the corner, and you are already busy packing? Since the days off will hopefully be nice and warm and dry, you need, first and foremost, your airy clothes and swimwear to cool off in the sea or lake.

But to ensure you’re prepared for everything, here’s the ultimate packing list for your summer vacation!

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The Ultimate Summer Vacation Packing List

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Summer Vacation Packing List: Money, Documents, and Papers

Finance:

• Debit Card
• Credit Card
• Cash
• Phone number of your bank to block the card
• Wallet

Identification:

• Identity card and/or passport
• Driving license (if available)
• Health insurance card and proof of health insurance abroad (if applicable)

Documents:

• Document folder (waterproof if possible)
• Train ticket or plane ticket
• Documents of the accommodation
• Visa (if required)
• Maps and Travel Guide

Summer Vacation Packing List: Cosmetics and Toiletries

• Zip bag (for hand luggage on the plane)
• Toiletry bag
• Shower stuff (shampoo, conditioner, shower gel)
• Razor
• Deodorant
• Toothbrush and Toothpaste
• Cream (hand, face, body)
• Sunscreen
• Aftersun lotion
• Lip care
• Cotton swab
• Brush/Comb
• Hand wash
• Contraceptive
• Towels (microfiber towels are best – small and quick drying)

Other optional utensils:

• Hair tie
• Make-up + make-up remover
• Feminine hygiene products
• Contact lenses + accessories
• Plastic bag for dirty laundry

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Summer Vacation Packing List: First-Aid Kit

• Personal medication
• Wound and blister patches
• Pain and fever remedies
• Diarrhea and stomach remedies
• Allergy tablets (nasal spray and eye drops if necessary)
• Wound ointment
• Mosquito repellent
• Chewing gum against flight sickness
• Panthenol or aloe vera cream (for sunburn)

Summer Vacation Packing List: Clothing

• Swimsuits/ bikini/ swim shorts
• Tunic/ Beach Dress
• Shorts
• Belt (if needed)
• Dresses & skirts (if needed)
• T-shirts & tops
• Long pants
• Sweater or Cardigan
• Light jacket (wear it during the flight)
• Raincoat or Cape
• Underwear
• Socks
• Pajamas
• Sunglasses
• Hat (for sun protection)
• Sturdy, well-worn shoes (for excursions)
• Flip-flops/Sandals
• Sports clothes (if needed)

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Summer Vacation Packing List: Everything for Beach and Pool

• Bath towel/beach towel
• Beach mat (for stone beaches)
• Beach bag/pouch
• Waterproof dry bag if necessary
• Umbrella
• Earplugs
• Book or magazine
• Diving goggles

Bathing accessories for children

• Inflatable + Pump
• Water balls/ Water games
• Beach shell/ Windbreak
• Inflatable armbands

Summer Vacation Packing List: Technology and Accessories

• Cell phone + charging cable
• Waterproof cases for cell phone, camera, and co.
• Powerbank + charging cable
• Headphones
• Power outlet adapter
• Camera + battery, charging cable, and SD card
• Camera accessories (tripod, bag, etc.)
• Laptop or tablet + charging cable
• E-book reader
• Earplugs
• Sleeping mask
• Water bottle for refilling
• Combination lock for your luggage (critical, if you are in a hostel)

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