Business Travel Checklist

This list can be customized to suit your specific needs and travel arrangements. Here are a few tips on how to

use your travel checklist:

1. Print travel checklist and insert into a clear cover sheet or store on our mobile device in Notes

section.

a. Keep a copy in your suitcase, closet or convenient place you’ll remember when you pack

b. Keep a digital file on your mobile device in Evernote or Notes

2. Schedule time in your calendar to review your travel checklist prior to leaving town for any actions

items you need to do or items you need to purchase

3. Have toiletry bags ready to go – filled with everything you need so you can grab it and go. When you

return from your trip, immediately refill or purchase products like travel size shampoos and toothpaste.

Before you go:

 Flight / Train reservations

 Hotel reservations

 Car reservations

 Purchase trip interruption / cancellation and

medical insurance

 Passport / Visa / Picture I.D. are current & valid

for 6 months longer than your intended return

 Cash / travelers cheques / credit cards

 Chargers - laptop battery & cell phone

 Arrange for mail-pickup

 Arrange for pet and plant care

 Refill prescriptions - store in carry on bag

 Let a neighbor or friend now your itinerary &

phone numbers

 Map & directions to meetings www.googlemaps

 Notarized letter for a child traveling with you, if

needed

 Out-of-office message on voicemail

 Out-of-office auto-response on e-mail

International Travel:

 Medical shots

 Medications for tropical illnesses

 Plug adapter kit (110V adapter)

Business Materials:

 Mini-travel briefcase:

 Agenda’s & Meeting notes

 Reading materials

 Business cards / brochures

 Thank you notes

 Postage / Return address labels

 Pens / Pencil / Highlighter / Post-it-notes /

Mini stapler

 Calling card / access codes

 Cell phone / Battery charger

 Client and project files

 Handouts

 Laptop computer accessories

 Slide presentation

 Passwords / Access codes

 Pointer / Marker pens

 Products / Order forms

Pre-Departure

 Cash / Credit Cards

 Flight / Train Tickets

 Hotel Reservation / Travel Itinerary

 Cash for departure fees

Clothing - Women

 Bathrobe / Sleepwear

 Belts

 Coat / Scarves / Gloves / Hats

 Dresses – Dressy & Casual

 Pants - Dress / Causal / Jeans

 Shirts – Dressy & Casual

 Shoes – Dress / Casual / Winter / Summer /

Runners

 Shorts

 Skirted suites

 Socks / Nylons

 Sweaters

 Swimsuit / Flip-flops / Cover-up / Goggles

 Undergarments

 Workout gear

 Carry-on bag for emergencies (change of clothes,

toothbrush, etc.)

Toiletries - Women:

 Cotton facial pads / Q-tips

 Deodorant

 Eyewear - Contacts / Case / Solution / Glasses /

Sunglasses

 Facial Cleanser / Day Cream / Night Cream

 Hair Dryer / Brush / Comb / Accessories

 Hair products – Hairspray / Sculpting lotions

 Hand Lotion / Sunscreen / Mosquito repellant

 Jewelry Bag - Earrings / Necklaces / Bracelets /

Pins

 Kleenex / Lint Roller / Mirror

 Nail Polish / Polish Remover

 Personal Hygiene Items

 Shampoo / Conditioner

 Shaver / Shaving Cream / Blades

 Toothbrush / Toothpaste / Floss

 Tweezers / Clippers / Nail Scissors / Nail file

Clothing - Men

 Belts

 Coat / Scarves / Gloves / Hats

 Jewelry / Cufflinks

 Pants - Dress / Causal / Jeans

 Shirts – Dress & Casual

 Shoes – Dress / Casual / Winter / Summer /

Runners

 Shorts

 Sleepwear & bathrobe

 Socks – Dress & casual

 Suits

 Sweaters

 Swimsuit / Thongs / Cover-up / Goggles / Hat

 Ties

 Underwear

 Workout gear

 Carry-on bag for emergencies (change of clothes,

toothbrush, etc.)

Toiletries - Men:

 Aftershave

 Deodorant

 Eyewear - Contacts / Case / Solution / Glasses /

Sunglasses

 Hair Dryer / Brush / Comb

 Hair products

 Hand Lotion / Sunscreen / Mosquito repellant

 Kleenex

 Lint Roller

 Shampoo / Conditioner

 Shaver / Shaving Cream / Blades

 Toothbrush / Toothpaste / Floss

 Tweezers / Clippers / Nail Scissors / Nail file

 Topical ointments / Antibacterial creams

Medications (Pack medications in original

containers):

 Allergy / Headache meds / Antacids / Birth control

 Band-Aids

 Vitamins

Other items to pack:

 Binoculars

 Extension cord

 Camera / Film / Batteries AA, AAA

 Cell Phone / Charger

 Destination coupons

 Extra tote bag

 Headphones for Airplane

 Hostess gift / Card

 Laundry bag / Soap tablets / Fabric softener

sheets (sealed in zip lock bag)

 Maps / Guidebooks

 Music / Games / Entertainment

 Snacks / Bottled water / Energy bars

 Travel alarm

 Travel Guidebooks / Maps

 Umbrella

 Ziploc bags

Before you leave your home:

 Plane / Train tickets / Important numbers

 Check automatic sprinkler system

 Check lights inside and out / Set timers

 Check thermostats

 Check windows and door locks

 Clean out refrigerator

 I.D. inside and outside all luggage

 Pay bills that are due

 Take out trash

 VIP Frequent Flyer Pass / Coupons / Upgrade

Certificates

 Water plants

 LOCK YOUR DOORS & garage and set

security system