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October 04, 2022

Holiday packing list

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Smart packing list & tips for your holidays

The countdown to your holiday has begun and the most wonderful time of the year is approaching. You know you don't want to spend your holidays in a hotel this time. Holiday homes and holiday rentals offer a lot of scope for individual holiday planning. Not for nothing do many holidaymakers prefer the charm of a holiday home to an all-inclusive hotel. But whether you cook for yourself or are a hotel guest - everyone knows the stress of packing for a trip. We tell you how to start your well-earned holiday relaxed with a few tricks. With our smart holiday home packing list. Just download it, tick it off and let your mind wander.

No more packing stress - thanks to our holiday checklist

You ask yourself before every holiday: what should I bring to a holiday home? Just go through our holiday checklist and tick the most important to-do's off your packing list. That way, you can be sure you have all the essential holiday essentials with you this time. And best of all? Our holiday home packing list will help you all year round, whether you're travelling by car or by plane.

Did you know that our checklist is sustainable? Make free use of our digital reusable checklist which you can tick off again every holiday. That way you can be sure you don't forget anything.. Especially if you are planning a holiday with kids, this can be a challenge. Are you ready? With our checklist you will be!

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The perfect packing list for your holiday

1. travel packing list & important documents

2. hand luggage packing list

3. packing list for your most important luggage

4. travel pharmacy packing list for young and old

5. packing list for babies and children

6. packing list for your dog

7. holiday home packing list

8. advantages of staying in a holiday home

Packing list for the trip & important documents:

  • Booking confirmation

  • If travelling by car: full tank of fuel + driving licence

  • For flights: all important documents (flight tickets, travel documents etc.)

  • Address + directions + contact details + parking facilities

  • Navigation + charging cable

  • Wallet with credit card, debit card or cash

  • Number plate + highways pass

  • ID card or passport + vaccination certificate/booklet + visa

  • Health card

  • Paper travel insurance + emergency number

  • Vignette/toll badge, if applicable

Important: check the entry regulations and validity of your travel documents in advance.

Maps

Hand luggage packing list for the road:

  • Books or e-reader

  • Tablet/laptop

  • Mobile phone + camera

  • Headphones + charging cable

  • Games/activities for children en route

  • Earplugs/sleeping mask if needed

  • Cosmetics for travelling

  • Small first-aid kit

  • Change for 1 day

  • Support and compression stockings, if necessary

  • Glasses/sunglasses

  • Disinfectant hand gel

  • Handkerchiefs/refreshing wipes

  • Snacks + chewing gum

  • Drinks (only during a car trip)

  • Reusable drinking bottles

  • Cool box if needed

Croissant and coffee

Packing list for main luggage:

  • Underwear + bras

  • Pyjamas

  • Tops (tops + shirts + sweaters/vests + blouses/shirts)

  • Trousers (short and/or long)

  • Dresses/skirts

  • Socks + tights

  • Shoes (sandals, sports shoes, flip-flops, hiking shoes, trainers, water shoes, possibly high heels)

  • Sportswear

  • Any accessories (bag + belt + scarf + jewellery)

  • Jackets (depending on the weather: summer, winter or waterproof)

  • Swimwear like swimming trunks, bikini or swimming costume

  • Winter clothes such as ski wear + hat + scarf + gloves

  • Winter or summer wardrobe

  • Sun protection: sun cream + aftersun + hat or cap

  • Beach gadgets such as an air mattress or beach games

  • Picnic blanket + beach towel + beach bag/backpack

  • Shampoo + shower gel + conditioner + deodorant

  • Toothbrush + toothpaste

  • Body lotion, face, hand and lip care

  • Hair gel/hair spray

  • Hair dryer

  • Cotton pads + tissues

  • Beauty products: make-up + perfume + nail polish

  • Make-up remover + nail polish remover

  • Contact lens solution

  • Feminine hygiene, such as tampons, sanitary towels

  • Contraceptives

  • Razor + shaving foam/gel

  • Nail scissors + file + tweezers

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Packing list travel pharmacy for young and old:

  • Medicines for motion sickness, headaches, gastrointestinal problems, colds, coughs and sore throats

  • Sprays and tablets for allergies

  • Insect spray

  • Ointment against stings

  • Ointment for wounds

  • Important personal medicines

  • Birth control pill, if necessary

  • First aid travel kit

Additional tips: When making the packing list for your holiday home, take into account the weather forecast in your chosen holiday area. And: is there a dress code during the holiday? If so, bring an appropriate outfit. Maybe you have planned a visit to a fancy restaurant or a wedding.

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Baby and child packing list extras:

  • Bottle + drink + baby food + bib (on hand)

  • Nappy bag + nappies (+ swimming nappies) + wet wipes (to hand)

  • Baby care products + sun cream and cold weather protection

  • Pram or baby sling

  • Child seat

  • Carrycot

  • Bedding/sleeping bag

  • Baby monitor + charging cable

  • Breast pads + nursing aids for mother if needed

  • Children's crockery (plates + forks + spoons)

  • Spare clothing + sun hat + cap

  • Inflatable swimming straps

  • Clothes depending on the weather

  • Dummy + cuddly toys

  • Books + favourite toys

Extra tip: Ask if the holiday home has extras for your holiday with kids such as travel cots or high chairs available. You can then cross these items off your holiday packing list.

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Packing list for dog owners:

Tips for your holiday with dog!

  • Dog food + treats + water for the road

  • Dog basket/dog blanket

  • Food and water bowl

  • Toy

  • Hygiene bags/doggy bags

  • Coat care

  • Dog harness/collar + lead

  • Dog cage or transport box

  • Dog towel

  • Muzzle (if required)

  • EU pet passport + vaccination certificate

  • Third-party insurance number

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Dog in car

Packing list holiday home

  • Spices (salt + pepper)

  • Sugar (if needed)

  • Olive oil + balsamic vinegar

  • Coffee + coffee filters

  • Food + drink for at least the first evening and morning

  • Extra groceries (or buy locally - when travelling abroad, check entry conditions beforehand)

  • Barbecue accessories (lighter, charcoal, tongs, etc.)

  • Lighter + candles + torch

  • Kitchen roll + aluminium foil + baking paper + freezer bags

  • Sealable containers (e.g. for a picnic or a walk)

  • Rubbish bags for kitchen & bathroom

  • Tea towels

  • Dishwasher tablets

  • Cleaning products: washing-up liquid + washing-up brush + cloth + sponge

  • Corkscrew + bottle opener + can opener if needed

  • Toilet paper

  • Towels + flannels + beach towels/hammam towels

  • Washing powder + fabric softener

  • Clothes line + clothes pegs if necessary

  • Adaptors if needed

  • Hobby accessories (e.g. fishing tackle or golf clubs)

  • Toys + games

  • Parasol/wind shield

Suitcase in car

Advantages of a holiday in a holiday home

In EuroParcs holiday homes, everything is tailored to the needs of our holiday guests. Our holiday homes have a high quality standard and therefore have excellent facilities. Whether there is an inventory in the holiday home varies per park. If it is, you can easily find it in the accommodation. You can expect the following amenities and options during your stay in a holiday home.

Welcome pack:

  • Small dishwashing brush

  • Dishcloth

  • Rubbish bag (for longer stays, it is useful to pack extra rubbish bags yourself)

  • 1 toilet roll (bring more toilet paper yourself or buy it locally)

  • Mini bottle of washing-up liquid

  • Dishwasher tablets

Bed linen:

  • Bed linen is automatically added to your booking based on the number of people booked. For hygiene reasons, this is compulsory.

  • At some parks, you can book 'Beds made on arrival' as an extra. Otherwise, the bed linen package is placed on the beds and all you have to do is make the beds.

Towels:

  • Towels are not included as standard. It is possible to book a towel package. This package consists of 1 towel and 1 bath towel.

Welcome pack 'Dog':

Parking:

  • Almost all accommodation has its own parking space. Larger accommodation often has several parking spaces available. At some parks or accommodation, the car must be parked in the central car park. Parking is always free of charge.

  • Some parks also have charging points for electric cars where you can charge/park your car for up to 24 hours. After that, you must clear the car park so that other visitors can also charge their cars.

Bike rental:

  • At all our holiday parks, you can rent a bike. Often with a wide choice of bikes and equipment (e-bikes, children's bikes, child seats, etc.).

  • At EuroParcs De Zanding and EuroParcs De Wije Werelt, among others, you can hire a cargo bike for 1 hour to go shopping at the supermarket.

Parkshop:

  • Most parks offer a small or larger shop where you can buy forgotten groceries. Think for example of toothpaste, toothbrush, drinks and snacks.

  • Many park shops also offer fresh rolls and/or a sandwich service in the morning. We also offer breakfast boxes that are delivered to the holiday home in the morning. Containing, for example, yoghurt, muesli, rolls, croissants, cheese and sausage.

Especially for children:

  • You can book a cot, playpen or high chair with your booking.

Have you gone through your holiday checklist, thought of everything and packed everything? Perfect! Now that you have checked your packing list, you can relax and enjoy your well-earned stay. We wish you happy holidays!