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The Ultimate Packing Checklist for a Stress-Free and Stylish Holiday

Everything you'll need for the perfect vacay.

Last Updated on May 27, 2023

It’s officially summer holiday season and boy are we ready to enjoy idyllic beaches, exciting sights and decent weather – but before any of that, we have to think about the worst part: packing.

If your anything like me packing is a dreaded task that is often put off till the last possible minute and then I end up forgetting half of what I meant to pack.

The last thing you want to do on holiday is spend hundreds on something you already have but left at home.

You deserve to go on a trip that’s hassle and stress-free, so make sure you don’t leave out important stuff. 

To make sure you’re ready for any and every thing you need for your much-awaited holiday, here’s the ultimate holiday packing checklist you need.

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Travel in Style

Before you plan all your chic outfits, it’s best to plan all your travel necessities for the trip.

Here are the things to make sure you don’t forget when packing. They make your plane, train or car trips so much easier.

Large The Tote Bag from Marc Jacobs

Large The Tote Bag, £230, Marc Jacobs – buy now

Cat-eye Frame Sunglasses from Gucci

Cat-eye Frame Sunglasses, £253, Gucci – buy now

Elastic Waist Lounge Pants from, Maison Essentiele

Elastic Waist Lounge Pants, £215, Maison Essentiele – buy now

Eight Hour Cream Lip Protectant Stick SPF15 3.7g from Elizabeth Arden

Eight Hour Cream Lip Protectant Stick SPF15 3.7g, £21, Elizabeth Arden – buy now

Palms Together Hand Cleansing Gel Coconut Scent with Hook 60ml from Nails.INC

Palms Together Hand Cleansing Gel Coconut Scent with Hook 60ml, £4, Nails.INC – buy now

Charlotte's Magic Cream from Charlotte Tilbury

Charlotte’s Magic Cream, £52, Charlotte Tilbury – buy now

Fun in the Sun

Enjoy beach and boat trips by having these on hand.

Ruffled Swimsuit from Zara

Ruffled Swimsuit, £29.99, Zara – buy now

Gold Stripe Floppy Hat in Gold or Natural from John Lewis

Gold Stripe Floppy Hat in Gold or Natural, £28, John Lewis – buy now

Woven Shoulder Bag from Zara

Woven Shoulder Bag, £45.99, Zara – buy now

Triangle bikini top and Brazilian bikini bottoms from H&M

Triangle bikini top, £12.99, H&M – buy now

Brazilian bikini bottoms, £9.99, H&M – buy now

Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+ Sun Cream 50ml from La Roche-Posay

Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+ Sun Cream 50ml, £18.74, La Roche-Posay – buy now

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For Stress-free Day Trips

Make sure you have everything you need to look and feel your best on day trips with these stylish essentials.

Forever Cut Denim Shorts from & Other Stories

Forever Cut Denim Shorts, £65, & Other Stories – buy now

X's And O's Midi from Free People

X’s And O’s Midi, £108, Free People – buy now

100% Supima Cotton V Neck T-Shirt from Uniqlo

100% Supima Cotton V Neck T-Shirt, £14.90, Uniqlo – buy now

550 mesh-trimmed leather sneakers from New Balance

550 mesh-trimmed leather sneakers, £150, New Balance – buy now

Pure Cotton Square Neck Midi Beach Dress from M&S

Pure Cotton Square Neck Midi Beach Dress, £35, M&S – buy now

For Calm Summer Nights

Avoid the getting ready frenzy before an evening out with the help of these must-have items.

  • Dressier sandals
  • A light jacket or overshirt
  • Evening dress
  • Nice top x 2
  • Jewellery
Knot dress with opening from Mango

Knot dress with opening, £79.99, Mango – buy now

Groove Huggie Earrings from Monica Vinader

Groove Huggie Earrings, £85, Monica Vinader – buy now

Lace Covered Button Top from Warehouse

Lace Covered Button Top, £31.20, Warehouse – buy now

Sweetheart neck top from Monki

Sweetheart neck top, £18, Monki – buy now

Slingback Thong Sandals in Sand from Charles & Keith

Slingback Thong Sandals in Sand, £49, Charles & Keith – buy now

Beauty Must-haves when packing

Don’t forget about the beauty department.

Get your skincare, make up, and personal care needs sorted with the help of these items.

  • Make-up bag
  • Face wash
  • Face moisturiser
  • Sunscreen
  • Body moisturiser
  • Make-up remover
  • Cotton wool pads
  • Hair brush
  • Hair bands
  • Nail varnish
  • Nail varnish remover pads
  • Hair straighteners
  • Hair dryer
  • Perfume
  • Shower gel
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Aftersun
  • Razors
  • Tweezers
  • Sanitary products
  • Painkillers
  • Diarrhoea tablets
  • Plasters/ blister plasters
  • Nail file
  • Deodorant

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Dry Touch Sun Care Cream for Face SPF30 50ml from Clarins

Dry Touch Sun Care Cream for Face SPF30 50ml, £24, Clarins – buy now

Miss Dior Eau de Parfum from Dior

Miss Dior Eau de Parfum £57 for 30ml, Dior – buy now

After Sun Anti-Wrinkle Face Cream 50ml from Institut Esthederm

After Sun Anti-Wrinkle Face Cream 50ml, £45, Institut Esthederm – buy now

Baby Logo-print shell travel case from Kylie

Baby Logo-print shell travel case, £29, Kylie  – buy now

The Plant Brush Deep Sea Blue from Tangle Teezer

The Plant Brush Deep Sea Blue, £13.60, Tangle Teezer – buy now

The Essentials

Don’t leave home without these.

  • Travel adapter
  • Speakers
  • Toothbrush
  • Toothpaste

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