Honeymoon Preps

Dear Online Diary,

It never occur to me that I can pack light for an out-of-the-country vacation. Admittedly, it was a challenge before we had this:

{one baggage and a carrier: Impressive}

According to this site, a basic honeymoon packing list will include (listed below are those that apply to us):

In your carry-on bag:

• Airline tickets or e-ticket confirmation
• Passport/visas/driver's license
• Credit cards (take only those you'll need)
• Hotel/theater reservation fax confirmations
• Photocopies of all of the above, plus a photocopy of related medical and/or trip insurance coverage and prescriptions (leave the copies in the room safe or the hotel's main safe if there isn't one in your room)
• Phone numbers for your credit card companies (in case your cards are lost or stolen)
• Prescription medicine (in the original bottle)
• Light sweater (for the plane, which can get cold)
• And....if you simply must take valuable jewelry, wear it or take it in your carry-on, don't put it in any luggage to be checked

HER things to pack:

• 1 pair jeans or khakis (for casual evenings that may be chillier than days)
• 1 light jacket or pullover (take one that can be tied around the waist or stuffed in a backpack)
• 1 nice sundress
• 1 evening cocktail dress
• 1 nice cardigan-style sweater (for chilly restaurants)
• 4 casual shirts (T-shirts, tank tops, short-sleeve button-downs, etc.)
• 2 pairs shorts
• 2 swimsuits (bikini for the beach, one-piece for water sports)
• 1 swimsuit cover-up
  
• 1 pair comfortable walking shoes/sandals (you may wind up walking a bit if you go sightseeing)
• Extra socks and underwear
• Bras (don't forget a strapless one if you've packed a top or dress that needs it)
• Accessories (scarves and jewelry to "stretch" your wardrobe)

HIS things to pack:

• 1 pair jeans or khakis
• 1 light jacket or pullover
• 4 casual shirts (T-shirts or short-sleeve button-downs)
• 2 pairs shorts
• 2 polo or button-down short-sleeve shirts
• 1 sports jacket (for nicer restaurants)
• 1 tie (rolled up it won't take up much room, some restaurants require them)
• 1 swimsuit
• 1 pair comfortable walking shoes or sandals
• 1 pair nice shoes - even black sneakers can look good with slack & a sportcoat
• Extra socks and underwear

For both of you:

• Camera
• Extra memory card for digital camera
• Sunscreen and lip balm
• Sunglasses
• Sun hat or baseball cap
• A canvas beach bag or lightweight daypack (you'll want something big enough to hold a bottle of water, your camera & sunscreen, etc.)
• A small money belt or fanny pack to hold cash, credit cards, etc. - be sure to wear it in the front
• Guidebook (but you may not need the whole book - you can just tear out pages for only what you're interested in)
• Hair accessories - clips, headbands, etc.
• Buy or pack a small first-aid kit
  

Very Important - Leave these items with family or close friends before you go:

• Your itinerary and hotel phone numbers
• Photocopies of your passport, credit cards, and traveler's check receipts
• A sealed copy of your wills, life insurance-policy numbers, and pertinent financial info

Done, done, and done. Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, here we come! :))

X.O.X.O.,