Jeanette Bunn and Travel To Go Scam Watch Present Essential Items For A Cruise

Online, August 28, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Jeanette Bunn and Travel To Go understand that packing for a vacation is often the worst part of any trip. Travel To Go Reviews has learned over the years that having a good packing list is not only essential, but it can make the process a lot easier and faster. And please note that the lists below are comprehensive lists of suggestions. You will want to review them and modify them for your own wants and needs. Also, remember that Travel To Go Scam Watch and Travel To Go Complaints Board are here to assist if you have any questions about possible vacation scams.

Essential Items:

•small first aid kit
•small flashlight
•small travel alarm clock - battery operated
•small umbrella
•sports gear (e.g. snorkeling gear)
•sun screen/sun block and chapstick
•sunglasses
•vaccination certificate (if required)
•walkman or MP3 player
•wallet and fanny pack
•watch
•zip loc bags of all sizes and garbage/laundry bags
•sewing kit and scissors (pack in checked luggage)
•rubbing alcohol or foot lotion for soothing tired, hot feet
•reading material - books to read while lounging by the pool
•prescription drugs and any other essential medications in carryon bag
•pre-paid phone card
•PDA and charger
•passports and visas (if necessary) or proof of citizenship (check with your cruise line for requirements)
•night light
•foreign language phrase book or dictionary
•glasses, contacts, contacts cleaner
•guidebooks and other port of call information
•hand lotion
•handi-wipes
•hats/caps/visors
•home and email addresses of friends/relatives back home - for sending postcards, emails, or gifts
•insulated large coffee mugs
•journal or notebook and pen/pencil
•laptop computer
•maps
•medical insurance cards and medical history (especially if traveling alone)
•extra reading glasses
•extra plastic cable-lock ties for securing luggage for return trip (better than locks, but one-time use only)
•extra memory cards for digital camera
•extra film (don't put undeveloped film in checked luggage)
•extension cord with multiple plug-ins
•empty folding tote bag - for souvenirs or for use on the beach
•emergency numbers at home
•3 copies of airline tickets, cruise tickets, passports/visas, itinerary - pack 1 copy in carry on, 1 copy in checked luggage, and leave one copy with someone at home
•a form of picture ID if you don't take driver's license
•airline tickets or e-ticket confirmation
•batteries for any items requiring them such as digital cameras
•battery charger
•binoculars
•bug spray
•business cards to give out to new friends
•cash or traveler's checks (be sure to keep traveler's checks receipt in separate location)
•cell phone and charger
•contact numbers to report lost/stolen credit cards or traveler's checks
•corkscrew (be sure to put in checked luggage)
•credit cards - be sure to call credit card companies before traveling to alert them you are traveling outside your normal area ATM card
•cruise documents
•currency conversion chart
•digital camera and manual
•disposable underwater camera - for snorkeling or beach days
•driver's license and auto insurance card - in case you decide to rent a car when ashore
•ear plugs