Pre-trip preparation…

1. Verify your passport is up-to-date and will remain valid through at least six months after your return
2. Arrange all required travel visas (Europe is now requiring a travel visa in 2024)
3. Obtain any necessary vaccinations and/or prescriptions.
4. Arrange a friend, family member, or neighbor as a contact person. Make sure they have a copy of your itinerary, contact information, and copies of your passport and credit cards should they need to be accessed/faxed.
5. Create shopping list of things needed for trip.
6. Ensure all airline tickets, voucher, and itineraries are in a safe place.
7. Call cell phone provider to check coverage and rates. 
8. Call credit card companies to let them know where/when you will be using your cards.
   
   

One week before departure…

1. Call home alarm/security company; tell them your vacation dates and contact information
2. Visit AAA for an international driver’s license (if required)
3. E-mail itineraries to friends and family
4. Check and fill necessary prescriptions
5. Print complete itineraries for you and your travel companions (include vouchers and tickets where applicable)
6. Print copies of passports, hotel confirmations, car rental vouchers, and airline confirmation numbers

One day before you leave…

1. Water houseplants
2. Remove perishable food items from refrigerator and pantry.
3. Wash all dishes.
4. Drop pets at boarding kennel and/or prepare in-home care necessities
5. Arrange transportation to the airport
6. Set thermostat and lights to scheduled away settings
7. Confirm flight times and print boarding passes at home (if applicable)
8. Empty trash
9. Lock all doors and windows securely
10. Close blinds and curtains
11. Turn on porch light
12. Check to make sure you have itinerary, tickets, vouchers, and passport packed and easily accessible
13. Get cash from ATM or currency exchange booth

Adventure Awaits!!