Travel Plan

This Suggested Travel Preparation Check List is based on extensive experience on travelling abroad.  This has worked for us many years and has reduced the stress and unexpected surprises.  It has helped us in enjoying the complete journey from thinking about the trip, the actual trip and the long term memories.  I am sure this will help you. 

Suggested Travel Plan Preparation Check List

12 -16 weeks from trip date

     Research trip (use your travel agent as a resource as well as the web)  
     Prepare a budget for daily expenses
     Check for travel restrictions and warnings about destinations
     Check on local customs and cultural awareness
     Have medical checks prior booking trip to make sure you are fit for travelling
     Check Passports are up to date
     Organize travel insurance
     Arrange visa’s for proposed destination
     Book travel, tours and accommodation

8-10 weeks from trip date

     Vaccinations
     Ask Travel doctor for tips to stay healthy while travelling
     Arrange with doctor to acquire sufficient prescription medication for trip
     Confirm that medication is allowed to be taken in foreign country
     Research credit card/debit card/travellers cheques, what suit your needs best
     Arrange for global roaming for your mobile phone.

2-3 weeks from trip date

     Check travel and insurance arrangements
     Check you have all items on packing list
     Let your friends and neighbours know you are on vacation
     Arrange maintenance of your home if away for long periods, e.g. mow the lawn
     Give a copy of your itinerary to family member/friend 
     Arrange mail to be redirected or picked up on daily basis
     Prepare any additional medication
     Organise for pets to be looked after
     Purchase a basic first aid kit
     Consider purchasing mobile phone in country of destination if you are there prolonged periods.

1 Week from trip date

     Inform authorities of destinations etc
     Make sure have camera, ready and working (Test it, spare battery)
     Have a going away party!
     Have a Berroca

2-1 days from trip date

     Check flight is still going
     Organise transport to airport
     Pack Luggage

On the day of the trip

     Lock up your home and leave keys with a friend
     Ring Airline to confirm flights
     Remember have fun