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Planning the Trip |
Notes |
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Enrol in frequent flyer mileage program |
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Request in-flight meals for special dietary needs |
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Check auto insurance policy to ensure coverage on rental car |
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Check medical insurance policy for coverage of out-of-town needs |
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Decide whether to purchase travel insurance |
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Request smoking/non-smoking accommodations |
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Purchase or arrange to borrow guidebooks and phrase books for destination |
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Ensure passport or visa is current |
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Arrangements |
Notes |
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Arrange for pet sitter |
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Arrange for houseplant and lawn care |
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Arrange for pickup of packages and solicitations left at door |
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Leave emergency contact info and itinerary with relative or friend |
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Get appropriate inoculations for destination |
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Verify available spending limits on credit cards |
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Purchase local currency |
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Purchase traveller’s checks |
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Pay bills |
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Put hold on newspapers |
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Put hold on mail |
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Arrange transportation to and from airport |
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Packing Notes |
Notes |
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In checked luggage: (See Luggage
Checklist) |
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In carry-on luggage: |
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Prescription medications |
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Vitamins and over-the-counter medications (travel sickness, headache, indigestion, diarrhoea) |
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Extra pairs of sunglasses, prescription glasses, contact lenses |
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Address book/PDA and PDA charger |
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Cell phone and charger |
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Camera, video camera, film, batteries, binoculars |
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Magazines, books, portable music or DVD player, playing cards |
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Travel maps, guidebook, phrase book |
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Travel neck pillow |
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Snacks and bottled water |
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Lip balm |
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Tissues/"Wet Ones" |
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Ear plugs |
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Credit cards |
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Health insurance card |
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Long distance phone card |
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Driver's license |
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Auto insurance policy number and agent telephone number |
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Passport/visa |
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Recent photos of all travel companions |
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Local currency |
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Traveller’s checks |
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Airplane tickets |
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Confirmation numbers for hotel, rental car, and other reservations |
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Day Prior to Departure Notes |
Notes |
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Set timers for lights in house |
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Water plants |
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Empty trash |
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Update voice mail and e-mail auto-reply message |
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Update Web sites that you manage |
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Give or throw away perishables from refrigerator |
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Get seat assignments for flights |
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