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| Bag or use | Keep accessible | Check before packing |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin bag | Documents, medication, contacts and a change of clothes. | Airline size, liquid and battery rules. |
| Checked bag | Clothing, swimwear and non-urgent personal items. | Weight, restrictions and items that must not be checked. |
| Beach or boat outing | Phone pouch, sun items and a wet-clothes bag if useful. | Operator-supplied equipment, route and instructions. |
| Electronics | Chargers, compatible adapter and offline copies. | Plug, voltage, compatibility and power-bank allowance. |
| First day | Transfer details, address and essentials for check-in. | Arrival schedule and the provider’s meeting instructions. |
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Cabin bag: cover the first hours
Keep documents and essentials you may need before checked luggage is available. Check the operating airline’s current cabin and battery rules before packing electronics.
- Passport, applicable entry documents and saved booking references.
- Insurance assistance details, emergency contacts and the accommodation address.
- Medication you normally need, a change of clothes, charger and permitted toiletries.
- Transfer confirmation and the provider’s meeting-point instructions.
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Resort, beach and boat days
Choose clothing and small items for the plans you expect to follow. Check what the selected activity supplies instead of packing duplicate equipment.
- Light clothes, swimwear, comfortable sandals and any dress-code item confirmed by the property.
- Sun-protection items suited to your plans and current local guidance.
- A pouch for documents and phone, plus a separate bag for wet clothes if useful.
- Check listed equipment and inclusions with the activity operator before packing.
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Electronics, connectivity and final check
Check plug, voltage and device compatibility before departure. Save information needed to navigate and request help without relying only on hotel or airport Wi-Fi.
- Confirm plug requirements for each charger and device.
- Check the airline limit for power banks and spare batteries.
- Save documents, transfer contacts and the exact accommodation address for offline use.
- Before leaving, check passport, required entry documents, medication, chargers and a first-day outfit.
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