I started a list of things to do, pack, etc. years ago, and I always add something to for the next year. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" /> The list started as a reminder to bring the plane tickets, passport, money and expanded to drivers license, credit cards (call card co.) and then went through insect repellent, sunscreen, hats, medications, boat shoes, sandals, flip flops, a portable alarm clock, batteries, etc. Then I added some suggestions I got off of some posts here at TTOL, such as turn off the water to your washing machine and fridge ice maker. Seems someone had a hose to the washer get a crack in it and their house was flooded. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Yikes.gif" alt="" /> I leave spare house and car keys with my neighbors, as well as our contact info while in "de ilons." One year there was no fly swatter on the boat or in the cottage we rented on the tail end of the trip, so that's on the list. I wear contact lens, and one year there was no contact lens solution at any of the stores/pharmacies on Virgin Gorda. Not Bucks, Rosy's, SupaValu, Oma's, Leverick, so extra bottles of that go in the quart plastic carry on bag. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" /> So I guess I saying to actually type out a list, think it through, add to it, and start crossing off items as you do them/pack them. Oh, and add "have a great time" to the list. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/toast.gif" alt="" />