Essential packing list when going on a tropical holiday with children
Carry on items
Passport - the most important item!
Copy of travel itinerary - including all hotel, flight details and insurance details.
Suitcase with travel tags - we like to include ribbons to our suitcases as it just makes it easier to spot at the airport, but you can include anything that will make it stand out.
Foreign cash and debit/credit cards - most places now days prefer to charge a credit card but we always travel with cash as well, specially for local markets etc.
Electronic devices - cos we all want to document our holidays, pack camera's, phones, tablets, headphones, chargers, go pro if you have one all go into your carry on.
Checked Luggage
We have been travelling for a few years now and one thing I have learnt with kids is to pack a really good first aid kit. I usually don't need everything but it's just there for peace of mind.
First Aid Kit
Plasters/Band Aids
Bite cream - I sometimes pack a multi purposes cream to cover, bites, burns, scratches etc.
Antihistamine
Vitamin C
Ear Spray - in case of swimmers ear.
Herbal cough syrup - the plane can often cause a sore throat.
Paracetamol and Ibuprofen - we pack both liquid and tablet form.
Anti-inflammatory body rub
Colloidal Silver
Immunity support tablets - great if I'm feeling a bit run down.
Nasal Spray - one that can be used on adults and children.
Burn cream - An Aloe Vera is always good for sunburn, plus a cream for other burns.
Toiletries
Travel sized shampoo & conditioner
Sunscreen
Toothbrush and paste, plus charger
Moisturiser
Brush
Insect repellent - we pack 3 different options, spray on, rub on and often get the stick on patches as well, we find that the bugs on tropical islands can be intense and there are a lot illnesses you can pick up from them.
Lip sunscreen - my lips always get burnt.
Deodorant
Make up - personally I don't bother on holiday, just a bit of powder is enough as you are always swimming.
Clothing/Footwear
I am going to break this down into adults and children, as children definitely wear more clothes!
Children
T-shirts - 1 per day.
Shorts - 1 per day.
Underwear - 1 per day plus 3 extras.
Hat
Jumper/jersey - light weight as it does get cooler in evening.
Long pants - for on the plane or in evenings.
Walking shoes
Jandals/sandals
Aquashoes - depends if we are going to a lagoon or coral beach.
Beach towel - we always pack a towel, it just comes in handy.
Togs - 2 sets.
Adults
T-shirts - I always work out the days and then minus about 3 so for example if it's 7 days I would take 4 shirts as you are in your togs most of the day.
Shorts - same method as above
Underwear
Hat
Jumper/jersey
Long sleeve shirt - light weight for sitting out in evening to have a cocktail and not get bitten by insects.
Walking shoes
Jandals/sandals
Aquashoes - depends if we are going to a lagoon or coral beach.
Togs - 2 sets
Towel
Sarong
Extras
Kids Toys - a few teddies and fave toy
Reading Books
Sketch books and Pencils
Cards
life jacket - we pack a small life jacket for our 4 year old so they can come snorkeling and not get too tired.
Pool Toys - if I can I grab a couple of dive toys for the pool.
Snorkel gear - we mainly just take the face masks so we know they fit correctly.
Snacks - check the rules before you travel about food restrictions but we always pack some dry food just to tie the kids over between meals.
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