Honeymoon Packing Checklist
In the days before your wedding, tackle those last-to-dos with maximum efficiency. Use our checklists to simplify your honeymoon packing. The quantities below reflect our estimates of what you'll need for a one-week getaway to a tropical locale, an outdoorsy destination or a chic urban setting. Amend them as needed. Boy voyage!
beach:
- 2 or 3 swimsuits
- 2 beach cover-ups
- sunglasses
- hat
- beach bag
- flip-flops
- 5 tanks and tees
- 1 or 2 long-sleeved tees or lightweight pullovers
- 2 or 3 pairs of shorts or lightweight pants
- 2 or 3 skirts or dresses
- cocktail dress
- jacket, cardigan or wrap
- day-to-evening sandals
- purse
- evening bag
- 3 to 5 sets of sleepwear
- lingerie
- 1 to 4 sets of gym clothes with socks, if desired
- sneakers
adventure:
- 1 or 2 swimsuits
- 5 short- and long- sleeved tees for layering
- 2 pairs of lightweight pants
- fleece jacket
- water- and wind-repellant jacket
- sunglasses
- hat
- daypack for hiking
- 4 sports bras
- 5 pairs of socks
- lightweight cashmere or wool sweater
- jeans
- hiking shoes and/or all-terrain sandals
- 2 skirts or dresses
- day-to-evening shoes
- purse
- scarf or wrap
- 3 to 5 sets of sleepwear
- lingerie
city escape:
- 3 to 5 tees, tops or blouses
- 2 or 3 sweaters
- 1 or 2 pairs of jeans
- wool slacks
- 1 or 2 skirts
- sunglasses
- tote for day
- 1 or 2 pairs of flats
- cocktail dress
- 1 or 2 pairs of heels
- evening bag
- overcoat
- scarf or wrap
- umbrella
- 3 to 5 sets of sleepwear
- lingerie
- 1 to 4 sets of gym clothes with socks, if desired
- sneakers
THE BASICS
You’re also likely to need the following:
- passport
- airline, rail or cruise tickets (or e-ticket confirmation)
- printed confirmation of hotel reservations
- printed confirmation of airport transfer, car service reservation or rental car
- credit and ATM cards
- U.S. or foreign currency, traveler’s checks
- international cell phone and charger, or calling card
- voltage converter
- camera, batteries, and memory cards
- MP3 player and charger
- phone numbers for your travel agent, doctor and credit card companies
- eye mask, inflatable neck pillow and ear plugs
- prescription medication and contraception
- sunscreen (at least SPF 15) and insect repellent
- prescription or OTC sleeping pills, or melatonin (for overnight travel and jet lag)
- pain relievers, Dramamine, vitamins, first-aid kit
Note: Be sure to make three photocopies of each travel document – one to leave at home with a friend and two to take with you. (Don’t pack them together)
