Which is definitely a must Pack your suitcase sensibly – with this list you won't forget anything!

Important travel preparations

What else needs to be done and taken care of before the trip?

• Check your ID/passport

• International health insurance

• Check car/motorhome

• Cash in local currency

• Organize flower watering

• Empty the mailbox: who does it?

• Obtain entry documents/visa etc

• Hand over house keys

• Accommodate a pet or inquire about entry requirements

• Consider vaccinations

• International driving license required?

• Get a copy of your ID and passport

• Empty/defrost the refrigerator

• Grant postal authority

• Travel guides/maps

• Checked travel insurance?

• Reserve seats

• Register special baggage

What belongs in your hand luggage?

You should plan these things for your hand luggage when traveling by plane:

• Allergy and vaccination certificate

• ID cards/visa if necessary

• cash

• Driver's license

• Green insurance card

• Cell phone/laptop/tablet

• Front door key

• Health insurance card

• Credit card/EC card/traveler's checks

• Lip and hand care

• Neck pillow* and thick socks

• Travel documents/tickets

• letter of protection

• Handkerchiefs

Service tip: This is what the law says: EU passenger rights at a glance

We pack our bags and take with us…

No matter whether you are traveling alone, with friends, family or children, with our checklist you will definitely not forget anything:

Generally

Beach vacation
When traveling to the sea, we recommend that you also take the following with you:

Bath towels* 🛒
Air mattress*
Air pump/bellows*
Sun hat/cap*
Beach bag with cooler compartment*
Beach shell*
Diving goggles*,
Water polo/beach games*

Beauty Case: Everything for beauty and care

What do you need to take with you to be able to take good care of yourself and your loved ones on vacation?

• Eye care

• Body lotion

• Deodorant

• Shower gel/soap

• Hair dryer/curling iron/straightener

• Hair brush/comb/rubber

• Hairspray/gel/foam

• Hand cream

• Contact lenses/products

• makeup remover

• Nail file/scissors/tweezers

• Perfume/aftershave

• Shaving kit

• Cleansing/peeling

• Make-up

• Shampoo/conditioner

• Sun milk/ après sun/ lip protection

• Day and night cream

• Tampons/pads/pads

• Cotton pads and cotton swabs

• ​Toothbrush/toothpaste

Insider tip: This is for forgetful vacationers chewable toothbrush* really practical. If you've forgotten your toothbrush or there's no sink nearby, simply chew on the mini plastic toothbrush for a few minutes – the xylitol integrated between the bristles works against cavity-causing bacteria. Of course, the chewable toothbrush is only a replacement solution for occasional use and is not intended for long-term use.

Travel first aid kit – prepared for all cases

We'll show you in the video what you should pack in your first aid kit and here in detail in text form.

Even more useful stuff

Depending on what type of vacation you're going on, there's a lot more that needs to be in your suitcase, motorhome or car:

Batteries/Chargers
chest pouch/ Bum bag* 🛒
Disinfectant*
Bottle/can opener
Sewing kit
Earplugs*
umbrella
Travel detergent*
Backpack/bag
Shoe polish
Shoe shine products
Games/handicrafts/drawing materials
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