| Done? |
Planning the
Trip |
Notes |
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Enroll in
frequent flyer mileage program |
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Request
in-flight meals for special dietary needs |
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Check auto
insurance policy to ensure coverage on rental car |
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Decide whether
to purchase travel insurance - Call Action Travel |
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Request
smoking/non-smoking accommodations |
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Purchase or
arrange to borrow guidebooks and phrase books for destination |
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Ensure passport
or visa is current if applicable |
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| Done? |
Arrangements |
Notes |
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Arrange for pet
sitter |
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Arrange for
houseplant and lawn care |
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Arrange for
pickup of packages and Solicitations left at door |
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Leave emergency
contact info and itinerary with relative or friend |
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Verify available
spending limits on credit cards |
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Purchase
traveler' checks |
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Pay bills |
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Put hold on
newspapers |
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Put hold on mail |
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Arrange
transportation to and from airport |
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Book
pre-departure 1st night hotel with parking for duration of trip |
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| Done? |
Packing |
Notes |
|
In checked
luggage: |
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Shoes
(walking/dress/beach/hiking) |
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Swimsuits |
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Exercise
clothing |
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Sweaters, coats,
hats, gloves |
|
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Comb/brush |
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Shampoo,
hairspray |
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Hair dryer |
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Deodorant |
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Lotions/creams |
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Cosmetics |
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|
Shaving cream,
shaver |
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Nail clippers,
emery board |
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Toothbrush/paste/floss |
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Sunscreen |
|
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Insect repellent |
|
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First aid kit |
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|
Mini sewing
repair kit |
|
|
Travel
plugs/adapters if leaving country |
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|
Travel alarm
clock |
|
|
Extra luggage
space for purchases |
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|
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In carry-on
luggage: |
|
|
Prescription
medications |
|
|
Vitamins and
over-the-counter medications (travel sickness, headache, indigestion,
diarrhea) |
|
|
Extra pairs of
sunglasses, prescription glasses, contact lenses |
|
|
Address book/PDA
and PDA charger |
|
|
Cell phone and
charger |
|
|
Camera, video
camera, film, batteries, binoculars |
|
|
Magazines,
books, portable music or DVD player, playing cards |
|
|
Travel amps,
guidebook, phrase book |
|
|
Travel neck
pillow |
|
|
Snacks and
bottles water |
|
|
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|
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Lip balm |
|
|
Towelettes |
|
|
Ear plugs |
|
|
Credit cards |
|
|
Health Insurance
card |
|
|
Long distance
phone card |
|
|
Driver's license |
|
|
Auto insurance
policy number and agent telephone number |
|
|
Passport/visa or
birth certificate |
|
|
Recent photos of
all travel companions |
|
|
Local currency |
|
|
Traveler's
checks |
|
|
Airplane tickets |
|
|
Confirmation
numbers for hotel, rental car, and other reservations |
|
|
|
|
| Done? |
Day Prior to
Departure |
Notes |
|
Set timers for
lights in house |
|
|
Water plants |
|
|
Empty trash |
|
|
Update voice
mail and e-mail auto-reply message |
|
|
Give or throw
away perishables from refrigerator |
|
|
Call airline to
confirm flight schedule |
|
|
|
|
| Done? |
Day of Departure |
Notes |
|
Lock all windows
and doors |
|
|
Turn down
thermostat |
|
|
Disable garage
door opener or set to vacation mode |
|
|
Remove
unnecessary cards from wallet (library, video rental, punch cards, extra
credit cards) |
|
|
Power-off
computer and other sensitive electronic equipment |
|
|
Check all
luggage; ensure all pieces have current ID tags |
|
|
Set House alarm |
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Personal Note:
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