The Day Before Vacation

OK, by now the excitement has built to a scream and you are surrounded by a gigantic pile of items that you can't live without.

The time has come to honestly evaluate the items you intend to take

and ready the house for your absence.

On The Day Before Vacation, if you haven't already done so check your airline for Luggage Restriction Policies

• Confirm Flights
  Most airlines recommend that you confirm your flights 24 hours prior to departure. It's very simple to do it on the net.




• Luggage ~
  Pack your luggage and carry it up and down the stairs a few times. 2 small bags are easier to handle than 1 enormous one.
  Packing Tips Luggage Restrictions




• Herb Gardens & House Plants ~
  If you move your herb garden and house plants to an area with indirect light, water thoroughly and keep the temperature cool, your plants will be fine for 2 weeks. Propping clear plastic bags (dry cleaning bags work well) over the plants, provides a greenhouse like effect.







• Laundry ~
  Finish any laundry and wash last minute delicates to be packed.




• Newspaper Delivery ~
  Cancel your newspaper delivery or offer it to a neighbor who will pick it up daily.




• Prepare Vehicle ~
  Fuel up, wash, vacuum, check tire pressure, etc.




• Fridge ~
  Clean out perishables and turn fridge to its lowest setting.




• Set Timers ~
  for lights and radio to be on at times of the day when you would usually be home.




• Sort Through the Envelope ~
  Now is the time to sort through the envelope.
  
  Have 5 or so file folders or envelopes at hand and sort the contents of your envelope into as many files as needed.
  
  One file goes with you, one stays at home, make as many files as needed for house sitters, family members, neighbors, caretakers, etc.




• Return Items ~ Movie rentals, library books, borrowed items, etc.

We hope our 1 Day Before Vacation page delivered the info you needed.

Check out the rest of our travel advice pages below

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

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