1 Week Prior

Vacation tips for planning and packing.

1 Week Prior to departure. What to pack for vacation, is there enough cat food, which bills will come due while I'm gone? Relax, our travel checklists have it all covered.

Vacation Planning Tips - 1 week to go before... aahhhh!

This is the time when we're getting our stuff together and making general preparations for being away for anywhere from 2 days to 6 months. At this point, little thrills of giddiness run through me as I peruse my travel checklists and ready my favorite clothes for a holiday workout.

Here are some pointers to keep you on top of things as your vacation approaches.

Things to do 1 week prior to leaving on vacation.




• 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

  Airline Baggage Restrictions

  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.

  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.
  
  The backpack is in constant use during every trip for hikes, daytrips and shopping excursions.
  
  Generally a 9x14x21 suitcase would keep you within carry on size on most airlines.

• 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 informative hair site for do - it - yourself info, or see your favourite stylist.

• Manicure & Pedicure ~

  Time to get a manicure or pedicure. Make the appointment for the week you leave.

• 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.

• Mail ~

  Arrange to have your mail picked up, forwarded, or put aside for the duration of your stay.

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