Packing List; Its time to travel! what do I do before I leave?
- Check passport and visa requirements: Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your planned return date. If you require a visa for your destination, check the application process and apply well in advance if necessary.
- Double and triple check your booked flights and accommodation . Always remember to google your flight number on the day of your flight, in case there are last minute changes..
- Pack wisely: Make a packing list based on the weather, activities, and duration of your trip. Don’t forget essentials like clothing, toiletries, medications, travel adapters, and any necessary documents or travel insurance. Consider the weight and size restrictions of your transportation method.
- Notify your bank and credit card companies: Inform your bank and credit card companies about your travel plans to avoid any issues with blocked or flagged transactions due to suspected fraud.
- Purchase travel insurance: Protect yourself against unforeseen circumstances by purchasing travel insurance. This can provide coverage for medical emergencies, trip cancellations, lost luggage, and other unexpected events. We recommend Go Insurance. Please follow the link on our website.
- Arrange for pet or house sitter: If you have pets or need someone to look after your home, make arrangements with a trusted friend, family member, or professional pet sitter.
- Secure your home: Before leaving, ensure your home is secure. Lock all doors and windows, set up timers for lights, and consider asking a neighbor to keep an eye on your property. Consider turning off heaters, or the water.
- Set up automatic bill payments: If you’ll be away for an extended period, arrange for automatic bill payments for utilities, rent/mortgage, and other regular expenses.
- Pack important documents: Carry copies of your passport, visa, travel insurance, and other essential documents. You can also store electronic copies in cloud storage or email them to yourself for easy access.
- Inform trusted contacts: Share your travel itinerary with a trusted family member or friend. Provide them with emergency contact numbers and copies of your important documents.
- Check health and vaccination requirements: Research if there are any specific health or vaccination requirements for your destination. Visit a travel clinic or consult your doctor to ensure you’re up to date on any necessary vaccinations or medications.
- Make necessary arrangements at work: If you’re taking time off from work, inform your employer in advance and complete any pending tasks or assignments. Set up an email auto-reply to let colleagues and clients know about your absence and provide alternative contact information if needed.
- Manage subscriptions and deliveries: Pause or redirect any regular subscriptions or deliveries, such as newspapers, magazines, or meal kits, while you’re away.
- Clear your fridge and dispose of perishables: Consume or discard any perishable items in your refrigerator to avoid coming back to spoiled food.
- Set up an out-of-office email responder: Create an out-of-office email responder to let people know you’re away and when you’ll be available again.
- Currency. take some cash which you can get from your local Travel Money Oz. Consider getting a currency card that you can load with funds prior to travel, or get a travel credit card that doesn’t have overseas transaction fees or currency conversion fees.
- Pack entertainment and travel essentials: Prepare entertainment options for long flights or journeys, such as books, music, podcasts, or movies. Also, pack travel essentials like a neck pillow, earplugs, eye mask, and snacks for the journey.
- Relax and enjoy: Finally, take some time to relax and mentally prepare yourself for a wonderful holiday. Double-check your preparations, but remember that unexpected things can happen, and part of the adventure is embracing the unknown.
- By taking care of these tasks, you’ll have peace of mind and be better equipped to make the most of your big holiday. Enjoy your trip!
