Packing & Weather

Casual attire is appropriate for activities on this trip. We recommend planning your travel wardrobe around casual, practical, and comfortable clothing. Items that can be layered will provide maximum comfort and flexibility. Broken-in, comfortable walking shoes are essential. Please avoid even a moderate heel for excursions — walking on uneven surfaces is easiest in low-heeled, broken in shoes. 

You are strongly encouraged to pack lightly; we recommend only bringing one suitcase due to the size of hotel rooms and to ensure space on transportation. However, travelers won’t be penalized should they bring additional luggage. 

Keeping your particular needs and comfort in mind, the following list of suggested items may be of use to you.

Essential Items

• Comfortable walking shoes with nonskid soles
• Pullover sweater or cardigan
• Lightweight jacket
• Umbrella and/or rain poncho
• Daypack (Highly recommended for the day we travel to Portsmouth and take the ferry across to Normandy. Your luggage will be transferred separately to France.)
• Camera and accessories (including chargers, extra batteries and memory cards).
• Travel adapter and converter 
• Prescription drugs with a copy of the prescription itself (using the generic name). All essential medications need to be in their original containers and should always be packed in your carry-on luggage.
• Over-the-counter medicine for common ailments such as headaches, upset stomach and colds, including lozenges. Travel Directors are not permitted to provide over-the-counter medicine to travelers.
• Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat

Essential Paperwork

• Passport along with photocopies of your passport that are kept separately 
• List of credit card numbers and credit card company phone numbers
• Hotel Contact List and Itinerary (sent in your Final Mailing)

Recommended Items

• Motion sickness remedies (if needed for the channel crossing)
• Face coverings that fit snugly over your mouth and nose
• Hand sanitizer for personal use
• Moisturizing lotion and lip balm
• Minor first-aid kit that includes Band-Aids and antibiotic ointment
• Reusable plastic bags for damp or dirty clothing or shoes
• Reusable water bottle
• Reusable shopping bag for souvenirs
• Reusable shampoo/conditioner bottles (instead of travel size)

Optional Items

• Re-usable utensils
• Liquid soap for hand laundry
• Earplugs and/or eye shades for light sleepers
• Swimsuits and workout attire 

Keep in mind the luggage weight requirements. Please consult your airline for their specific requirements.

 Consider packing lightly. The more a plane weighs, the larger the carbon emission!

Laundry Availability
Laundry services are available at the Marylebone Hotel and the Kensington Hotel in London, and Thalazur Ouistreham Hôtel and Spa in France.