Tasks before a trip
DOCUMENTS
- CHECK PASSPORT EXPIRATION AND BLANK PAGES.
- CHECK VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COUNTRY YOU WANT TO TRAVEL TO.
- CHECK VALIDITY OF VISAS.
- HAVE A VALID DRIVERS LICENSE.
- MAKE ELECTRONIC/ PAPER COPIES OF ALL DOCUMENTS.
- GET TRAVEL INSURANCE.
- HAVE REQUIRED VACCINATIONS AND HELTH CERTIFICATES.
MONEY
- DECIDE ON BEST CREDIT CARDS TO USE IN DESTINATION.
- NOTIFY BANK OF CREDIT CARDS ABOUT TRAVEL PLANS TO AVOID THEM DECLINE CHARGES.
- CHECK EXCHANGE RATES AND PREPARE CASH/FOREGN CURRENCY.
PLAN AHEAD
1. SET EMAIL TO AUTO RESPONDER.
2. SHARE ITINERARY WITH SOMEONE.
3. CONFIRM DEPARTURE TIME.
4. CHECK BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE
5. CHECK WEATHER AT DESTINATION.
6. PLAN HOW TO GET TO/FROM AIRPORTS.
7. MAKE SURE YOU KNOW HOW TO ARRIVE TO YOUR HOTEL.
8. DOWNLOAD OFFLINE MAPS.
9. PAY BILLS/SET UP AUTOMATIC PAYMENTS.
10. HAVE POST OFFICE HOLD MAIL.
11. MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR PETS.
12. CHARGE ALL ELECTRONICS.
13. DOWNLOAD ENTERTAINMENT FOR TRIP.
BEFORE LEAVING HOME
- DISCARD PERISHABLE FOOD.
- TAKE OUT THE GARBAGE.
- UNPLUG APPLIANCES.
- TURN OFF A/C OR HEAT.
- CLOSE WINDOWS AND LOCK DOORS.
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