Thursday, November 15, 2007

Honeymoon Checklist

Source: http://www.brides.com/

Documents:
Identification: Passport (with requisite visa, if necessary), driver's license, and other forms of valid photo I.D. (e.g., non-driver's license). If you've changed your name, make sure that change is reflected on all of your documents.
Vaccination certificates, where applicable
Plane tickets, or e-ticket confirmations
Frequent-flier cards and numbers
Address of hotel, with directions and reservation confirmation
List of emergency contacts, including U.S. embassies and consulates
Auto/health/travel-insurance cards and policies
Copy of marriage license
Travel guide, maps, and phrase book

Money matters:
Traveler's checks and a small amount of cash in both U.S. and foreign currency
Credit cards and ATM cards
Prepaid phone cards (N.B., most hotels charge very high rates for outside phone calls)

Electronics:
Camera, with extra film or memory cards
MP3 player/iPod (Download audio tours from soundwalk.com)
Portable DVD player
Portable alarm clock
Cell phone (GSM-compatible cell phone for overseas travel)
Voltage converter (if traveling overseas)

Medication:
Birth control
Aspirin
Bug repellent
Prescription drugs
Melatonin (to combat jet lag)
An antibiotic (if you're prone to urinary tract infections)
Anti-diarrhea tablets (to combat traveler's diarrhea)

Fun Stuff:
Scented candles
Massage kit
Special lingerie
Romantic tunes
A book of poetry, DVDs of your favorite romantic movies
Romantic novels
Vacation-specific gear: golf clubs, skis, snowboards, etc.
An extra duffel bag for souvenirs and gifts
Stationary: Long plane trips are the perfect time to dash off thank-you cards to wedding guests.
A lightweight duffle bag, which you can stow in your main suitcase on the way there, tote back new purchases and avoid fees for suitcases over the airline weight requirements.

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