Prepare to Travel Guide
Planning for a vacation
Some people are naturals and others are almost ‘phobic’ at the thought of packing and preparing for their holiday abroad.
Last minute panics, checking for passports and tickets at least a dozen times before stepping out of the door are all too familiar for many people.
So with this in mind we have come up with a ‘prepare to travel guide’ which will hopefully eliminate these ’symptoms’ and have you enjoying your holiday as soon as you step out of your front door.
Below is a time line check list so you can start your preparations long before you leave for your holiday abroad.
6 Months before
1) OK this is important but something so many people overlook, make sure your passport is not about to expire!
2) Make sure you have had all inoculations required for your destination.
3) Make sure you have ordered any visa etc you will need.
The week before
1) Check you have canceled things you don’t require while you are away like the milk (if you still have it delivered) and the newspapers etc. If you are canceling the milk try to do it directly with the milkman as opposed to leaving a note as it is always a good sign to thieves that you will be away.
2) Confirm you have all documentation for things like travel insurance, your flights, accommodation confirmations and important numbers you will need.
3) Order your currency or travelers checks
4) Make sure you have medical cards or the relevant paperwork for the country you are visiting
5) Make sure you have a driving license if you intend to or have already hired a car.
6) If you are driving to the airport make sure you have booked parking
The night before
1) Confirm you have packed all the items mentioned above.
2) Confirm transport to the airport is booked such as taxis
3) If driving make sure you have the long term parking confirmations and instructions
On the day
1) Make sure you have all of the above
2) Double lock windows and doors
3) Make sure you have everyone with you who should be going (kids, spouses, parents, grandparents etc)
4) Have you turned everything off such as cookers, ovens, kettles etc.
Now enjoy your holiday!