3 Months Before Vacation

Vacation Planning Tips and Guidelines.

Things to do 3 Months Before Vacation. A list from your packing tip hosts. Vacation planning tips and links and travel checklists that detail things that should be looked at 3 months prior to departure... and it's free.

Things to do 3 months before you leave on vacation.

To plan a great vacation, rich in cultural activities, informative tours and interesting modes of transportation, start with our travel checklists for tips on how to get the most out of your vacation.

The sooner you plan for special activities and make important reservations the less likely you'll be disappointed.

Following are the things we're usually getting done 2 - 3 months prior to leaving on vacation...

Check out Kennels ~

If you don't already have a preferred pet care provider start checking out kennels or other pet care facilities if required.

Medical Appointments ~

Book medical and dental checkups and optometrist appointments early enough to order prescription sunglasses and dive masks or have that dental work done.

Vaccinations ~

Call your community health unit and inquire about vaccinations recommended for your intended travel areas. Do this each time even if you've previously visited that destination. Vaccinations and safety guidelines can be changed due to breakouts and contamination in an area. eg. Malaria has become an issue in the gulf of Mexico in the past year (2004).

Aesthetician appointments ~

Laser and Aesthetic procedures sometimes require more than one appointment. If you plan to have it done before you go secure your appointment early.

Find maps ~

of your destination and route maps if travelling by road.

Get Active ~

Walk, swim, dance or whatever floats your boat. The better shape you're in the more you'll enjoy the vacation. Exercise should be fun, there are thousands of ways to be active and lovin' it.


Make reservations ~

If you haven't already done so you may want to make flight reservations, accommodation arrangements and possibly reserve a table or seat at a special restaurant or event you'd like to attend.

Travel Sized Products ~

If you keep your eyes open you'll find a whole variety of travel sized products. Each store carries different products so start shopping around for your favorites about 3 months before vacation

Here are a few products that come in travel size.

Q-Tips, bandaids, shampoo, conditioner, gel, mousse, underarm deodorant, hairspray, toothpaste, mouthwash, dental floss, makeup remover, antibacterial hand gel, sewing kits, soap, lotion and all kinds of other stuff.

These take up way less room and greatly lighten the load. An important function in these days of strict luggage restrictions .

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