You've planned your trip, you've packed, but there are always things you are rushing around to do before you take a trip.
At Be Secure Financially to calm your mind, help you not bust your bank by forgetting something and overspending, here are some tips to help you with your Pre-Travel Checklist.
A great tip is to make a reminders list with clickable checklist on your phone so you don't forget even the smallest things on your trip.
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Pre-Trip Checklist for Home and Pets
Turn off AC/fans
Take out the trash
Wash your sheets and make your bed, so you don't have to when you get back
Clean the house, mop floors, again, so you don't have to think about it or clean when you return from your trip
Clean out fridge/use food or throw out food that is expired
Close/lock windows
Unplug electronics
Turn off lights/set timer for lights
Notify home-security system company
Arrange a house or pet sitter
Place stop order on mail
Stock up on pet food and litter
Obtain documentation for required pet vaccinations
Pre-Trip Checklist for Finances/Health
Visit your doctor or local medical if traveling to a foreign country
Get necessary immunizations
Program ICE (“in case of emergency”) number into your phone
Check overseas medical coverage
Refill prescriptions (pack extra prescriptions)
Make copies of passport/ID
Notify CC company/bank of travel destination so they know it is you making purchases
Pay necessary bills in advance
Create trip budget, don't forget fun, entertainment and shopping
Take out cash at ATM
Obtain foreign currency
Get small bills for tipping
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Pre-Trip Checklist for Itinerary/Flight
Look up baggage fees for airline
Add new luggage tags to your suitcase
Weigh your luggage with a luggage scale
Download travel apps/e-books
Set up flight alerts via text
Weigh packed luggage
Set up a travel plan for cell phone
Charge all electronics
Don't forget your charger
Make a reminder list of all things you need before you leave on your phone Notes
Remove previous airline luggage tags
Check in online/print boarding passes
Confirm rental car reservations
Confirm flight, train, bus reservations
Confirm hotel reservations
Cancel any outstanding hotel reservations
Create/print itinerary
Check weather for duration of stay
Pack
Notify friends/family of travel
Check your passport expiration date
Program phone numbers into cellphone
Keep a separate written list of numbers in case cell phone is lost
Arrange transportation to the airport