3 Weeks Prior

To do List for 3 weeks before vacation.

3 Weeks Prior to leaving on vacation. A vacation planning guide to keep you organized and on track for a fabulous vacation.

Planning guidelines for vacations of any duration.

Time has wings and vacation departure day will be here in a flutter. Making some timely preparations ensures that things go smoothly when vacation time arrives.

On this page we'll address the things that should be done around 3 weeks before you leave on your journey.

Things to do 3 Weeks Before Vacation

• Luggage ~

  Get out your luggage and examine it for worthiness. Will it protect your belongings from weather, physical abuse and nimble fingers when not in your sight? You may decide that you need to purchase some new luggage.
  
  The invention of luggage with wheels has made travelling much easier. Avoid huge suitcases. Yes, you can get a lot of stuff in them. It's simply amazing how much all those little things weigh when you put them together in a gigantic suitcase.
  
  Our advice, as always is
  ~ Travel Light ~
  Choose a size or two smaller and leave the iron at home.

• Medication ~

  Check all essential medications to make sure you'll have enough to last for at least one week beyond your return date.

• Hair Appointments ~

  should be made now, or much earlier to catch those busy stylists. Check out this Fabulous Hair Site and learn to do your own "do".

• Currency ~

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• Vehicle Appointment ~

  Make an appointment to have your vehicle checked over and repairs done, particularly if this is a road trip vacation.

• Bank Cards ~

  Check with your bank about daily withdrawl limits on debit cards. Arrange for an increase if you think you'll need it. Leave room on your credit cards and even pre-pay a sum if you'll be gone for a while. The onset of online banking has made money issues much easier to deal with when traveling.

• PIN Numbers ~

  Refresh your memory on pertinent PIN numbers or change them to something you can remember.

• Purchase ~

  Automatic timers. Practice setting lights and radio to turn on and off at desired times with the auto timer. Keep looking for those travel sized items.

• Camera & Equipment ~

  Purchase batteries and plenty of film if your camera uses it. Film can be ridiculously expensive in some countries. Don't forget to buy a disposable camera (waterproof for beach and sailing vacations) to capture those candid shots.
  Disposable cameras will come with you to places you'd never take your good camera and the quality of photos is surprisingly good... considering.

• Pets ~

  Arrange boarding, or other care for your pets.

• Break Shoes In ~

  Start wearing any new shoes that you'll be taking with you.

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