Healing vacations

The Healers Travel Checklist

• INTERNATIONAL
  • Do you have your passport, birth certificate and vaccination verifications?

• ESSENTIALS
  • Airline/train tickets
  • Itinerary
  • Driver's license or picture ID
  • Money, traveler's checks, credit cards
  • Money belt or other security device
  • Travel alarm
  • Palm Pilot
  • Cellphone
  • Emergency telephone numbers back home
  • Medical information including any drug reactions or special conditions

• MEDICAL SUPPLIES
  • Prescription and over-the counter drugs
  • Allergies, asthma or cold/flu medications?
  • Aspirin or other painkillers
  • First-Aid kit with bandaids, antiseptic
  • Spare eyeglasses (with copy of prescription and repair kit) - same for hearing aid

• FACE & BODY
  • Creams, moisturizers, astringents
  • Cosmetics (foundation, lipstick, mascara, eyebrow brush, etc.)
  • Perfume, cologne
  • Deodorant/anti-perspirant
  • Razor/shaving cream
  • Any special soaps or cleaning agents
  • Allergic to poison ivy or poison oak? Bring Technu Wash, Calamine or prescription medication if there is any chance of exposure
  • Insect repellent
  • Tissues, cotton balls, Q-Tips

• TEETH
  • Toothbrush
  • Toothpaste/tooth whiteners
  • Mouthwash
  • Dental appliances
  • Cold-sore medication
  • Toothache medication for emergencies

• HAIR
  • Hairbrush
  • Comb
  • Shampoo, conditioner
  • Hair dye
  • Shower cap
  • Hair dryer
  • Curling iron/curlers

• CLOTHES
  • Care:
    • Travel iron
    • Mending kit
    • Shoe shine
  • Basics:
    • Panties/underpants
    • Bra/sportbra
    • T-shirt/undershirt
    • Night clothes
    • Stockings & socks
  • Business
  • Dressup
  • Workout
  • Casual
  • Bedtime
  • For warmth:
    • Coat or jacket for warmth
    • Hats, gloves, scarves

• SHOES
  • Business
  • Dressup
  • Workout
  • Casual
  • Bedtime socks or slippers

• JEWELRY
  • Watch
  • Necklace, earrings, rings, bracelets

• AMUSEMENTS
  • Books
  • Magazines
  • Compact disc, MP3, cassette player
  • Cards, games

• CRITTER COMFORTS
  • Don't forget at least one pair of comfortable shoes (and socks)
  • A neck pillow or nighttime pillow
  • Favorite snack

*Save the plastic wrap from your dry cleaning (or use garbage bags) to protect and keep your clothes wrinkle-free.