It's 1 Week Prior to Vacation

Little thrills of giddiness probably

make their way up your spine periodically these days.

Makin' a list and packing vacation items always gets the daydreams started.

It's getting close. Only 1 Week Prior to vacation time. This is the time when we're getting our stuff together and making general preparations for being away.

• Groceries ~
  Do you have enough pet food to last til you come home? Start limiting the amount of perishables you buy at the grocery store.




• Begin Gathering ~
  everything you're planning to bring with you. Inspect your pile with a critical eye. Can some items do double duty so that others can be left at home? 1 Week Prior to leaving is a good time to check out our Vacation Packing List to help you decide what's necessary and what's not. And to help you get it all into the bag without overloading yourself and turning your vacation into a drag....literally - click here




• Luggage ~
  Remove all irrelevant tags to avoid destination mix-ups. Ensure that your luggage is identified on the inside and outside with your name and phone number or e-mail address.
  
  2 small bags are less cumbersome than 1 large one.
  We usually each carry a backpack and a duffle and check the duffle.
  
  We use the backpack frequently for hikes, daytrips and shopping.
  
  Generally a 9x14x21 suitcase would keep you within carry on size on most airlines.




The issue of what can be carried aboard is constantly changing. Please check our luggage restrictions page to determine restricted items and allowable weights and dimensions for your luggage.





• Weather ~
  Keep an eye on the weather at your destination and pack accordingly. Here's a great weather site for you to check out ~






• Hair Appointments ~
  Trim, color, perm, braids - this week is the time to get your hair in holiday shape. Check out this site hair site for do - it - yourself info or see your favourite stylist.




• Check with Airlines ~
  about restricted items or recent changes in security levels.




• Security ~
  About 1 Week Prior to departure, notify the local police and security company that your home will be unoccupied.




• Valuables ~
  Secure your valuables or artfully conceal them on your property. Make a note of all hiding places and take it with you. We have hidden some things so well that we've never found them.




• Dry Cleaning ~
  Pick up all items from the dry cleaners.




• Organize Documents ~
  Make sure you have ample copies of documents, itinerarys, emergency numbers etc.




• Pay Bills ~
  Pay the bills that are waiting to be paid and any that will come due while you're on vacation.

We hope that our 1 Week Prior to leaving page has helped.

Wait, There's More!

Check out the rest of our travel advice pages below

• 4 - 6 months before vacation
• 2 - 3 months before vacation
• 4 - 6 weeks before vacation
• 3 weeks before vacation
2 weeks before vacation
• 1 week prior to vacation
• Day before you leave
• Day of Departure

Don't Miss Our Vacation Packing Checklists

Want to know what we always carry in our beach bag?

Here's a list of things to bring on any vacation