6 Weeks Prior to Vacation

The pre vacation plan. A "To Do" list for 6 weeks in advance.

Vacation Planning Help for 6 Weeks Prior to Departure. A vacation plan that keeps the planning and preparing simple and organized. Use our handy lists to make your own vacation planning calendar.

Organize vacation tasks into simple, bite sized chunks.

Advance planning can enrich a vacation and give it more substance. Although some of our tips must be done if you'll be vacationing in another country, others are optional considerations that can expand your appreciation of the destination and the journey.

Here are a few things that should be considered about a month to six weeks before you leave.

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• Copy of Medical Prescription(s) ~

  If you have tons of medication or take substances that could be used as recreational drugs get a copy of your prescription(s) to show to suspicious authorities.
  
  I've even heard of anti-seizure meds resulting in a prison stay in Mexico. Better to be safe than sorry. Copy your prescription before you have it filled next time or phone your pharmacist and ask for a copy for travel purposes. Keep it in the envelope you started a few month ago.

• Check Valid Dates ~

  on your credit card, passport and driver's license to make sure they will remain valid while you're traveling.

• Gather Information ~

  There's still lots of time to research your destination and refine your travel plans.
  
  Where you'll go, events you'll attend, cultural aspects, additional tours, local bargains, etc. Good information sources are, the world wide web, travel agents and brochures, libraries and book stores.

• Learn the Lingo ~

  It's not too late to pick up at least a few common phrases of the language spoken at your vacation destination. Buy or borrow language cd's, dvd's, books etc. or take a beginner class.
  
  I've heard great things about the Rosetta Stone language program although we've not yet tried it. It's expensive at $400 - $500 USD for a complete program (which is why we haven't tried it yet) but by all reports it's worth it.

• Mail Order or Internet Purchases ~

  Most times you get your purchases within a week or two but sometimes they can take much longer, items are backordered or the product needs to be exchanged, so order early and give yourself some time.

• Hair and Glamour Appointments ~

  Book early to get in with those busy stylists and aestheticians. Make appointments for two or three days before you leave and find valuable tips for doing your own do here

• Prescription Sunglasses & Dive Masks ~

  4 - 6 Weeks Prior to vacation is an ideal time to order contact lenses, glasses, prescription sunglasses and prescription dive masks for those beach trips and sailing vacations.

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