Vacation should be something that makes you leave your house feeling happy not make you feel like you are getting out of dodge. You leave for a vacation feeling excited and carefree not worrying over some issues you have at home. It’s best to do your due diligence during your vacation countdown. Hence, you can leave your home with ease because you already take care of the issues you have at home and your travel necessities.
Crucial things to do before leaving home for vacation
To make the most of your vacation countdown, here are some tips to consider:
Book flights 3 months prior
It’s best that you have your flights booked 3 months prior. It allows you to prepare for other things without feeling rushed. You can start monitoring the price at 3.5 months so you get the baseline price that fits your budget. The earlier you book your flight, the cheaper it could be, especially if you book international flights.
Check your passport 3 months prior
It’s strongly recommended to check your passport expiration date at least 3 months prior your trip. Many countries require that your passport should be valid for at least six months before completing your travel..
Get necessary vaccines 2 months prior
Travelling to different countries may require you to get shot for specific vaccinations. Make sure to check the information from trusted source and get vaccinated accordingly.
Plan your itinerary
it’s best to create your itinerary at least a month prior. It’s enough time for you to look for information about interesting spots to visit, and make arrangement accordingly. Keep your itinerary as both physical and digital document.
Review health insurance a week prior
Find out more information whether you and your family will be covered by your insurance provider in your destination in case of injury or medical emergency.
Pause any deliveries 4 days prior
Newspaper on your doorstep can signal robbers that no one at home. Hence, make sure to notify newspaper provider to pause or stop the delivery. Most of them require at least three days notice to stop delivery.
Schedule bill payments online
You may have various payments to take care of. Make sure to write them down on your schedule and put a reminder to take care of them all. Hence, you can make payments online during your trip.
Refill your prescription medication
If you have particular health condition that requires you to take prescription medication, make sure to refill it at least few days prior the trip. See your physician to talk about if you need to pack extra prescription in case of travel delay.
Pack and prepare
Try not to pack in the last minute because you will likely end up forgetting many things. Pack few days prior the trip and make sure to make a list of items you want to bring. Prep your as well so you leave it safely. Also, have a list of important contact in your phone to be prepared for the ‘what ifs’.