Travel Checklist
Home Or Apartment Preparation o o o o o o o o o o o o Secure Windows, Doors, Garages, Sheds Close All Curtains And Blinds Remove Any Valuable Items From Yard Determine Lights To Leave On Or Set Timer Water Plants In Home And Yard Unplug Microwaves, Toaster, Coffee Machines Or Other Small Appliances Mow And Set Up Lawn Care If Necessary Empty Trash Cans And Put Trash Out For Pickup Wash Dishes Consider Emptying Perishables In Refrigerator Turn Off Or Turn Down Thermostat Consider Turning Off Hot Water Heater o o o o o o o o Jackets, Coats, Rain Gear And Umbrellas Swim Suits And Swimming Towels Appropriate Shoes Or Footwear. Sandals, Slippers, Tennis Shoes, Dress Shoes, Boots, Hiking Boots Formal Wear, Belts, Ties Socks, Underwear, Nylons Hats, Caps, Visors, Gloves, Mittens Pajamas, Night Gown, Sweat Pants Baby Items (Diapers, Disposable Bags, Wipes, Powder, Ointments, Creams, Medicines, Bottles, Bottle Cleaners, Formula, Baby Food, Car Seat, Stroller, Blankets, Toys, Pacifiers) Attach Luggage Tags Include Emergency Information First Aid Kit Camera, Camcorder, Film, Tapes, Batteries. Battery Operated Alarm Clock Cell Phone And Cell Phone Charger Laptop Or PDA With Charger And Connectors Personal Identification / Driver’s License Passport/Visa If International Travel Address Books Airline, Train Or Bus Tickets Event Tickets Take Medical Insurance Info Or Insurance Card. Road Maps And Guide Books Language Books For International Travel Books, Magazines, Reading Material, Games, Dice, Playing Cards Or Toys For Children Binoculars For Sightseeing Flashlight, Batteries, Tape Lighter Or Matches Portable Irons, Sewing Kits Laundry Bags, Trash Bags, Small Plastic Bags
Pre-Travel Preparation o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o Make Hotel Reservations Make Airline, Bus Or Train Reservations. Buy Event Tickets (Tour Packages, Sports, Theaters, Plays, Festivals) Set Up Car Rental Make An Itinerary. Leave Itinerary, Lodging And Hotel Information With Friends Or Family Travel Agent Info And Trip Cancellation Info Pay Bills That Will Be Due Before You Get Back Stop Mail, Newspaper, Home Deliveries Setup Email That You Can Access From Any PC. Set Up Child Care For Children Not Coming Consider Getting A Cash Card, Telephone Calling Card And Travelers Checks. Take Credit Cards Get Passport/Visa If International Travel Get Inoculations Necessary For International Travel Exchange Currency If International Travel Set up Caretaker for Pet(s) or Board them at a Kennel. Inform Local Police Inform Neighbors That You Trust Inform Family Members Leave A House Key With Someone You Trust
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Medications / Lotions / Hygiene o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o Headache Medicine, Pain Relievers, Aspirin Necessary Prescription Pharmaceuticals Cold Medicine, Cough Medicine Glasses, Sun Glasses, Contact Lenses And Solution Indigestion Medications (Tums, Pepto Bismol) Insect Repellent Sunscreen, Skin Burn Lotion, Lip Balm General First Aid Cream Motion Sickness Pills Vitamins Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Dental Floss Combs, Brushes Deodorant, Cologne And Perfume Bar Soap, Hand Soap, Dish Soap, Laundry Soap Shampoo, Conditioner, Hair Treatment Shaving Cream And Razors Makeup/ Cosmetic Kits, Mirrors Blow Dryers, Curling Irons, Curlers Feminine Hygiene Items Nail Clippers, Tweezers, Scissors Tissues, Toilet Paper, Towels, Towelettes
Automobile Preparation o o o o o o o Packing o o o o Pack Luggage, But Not More Than You Can Carry Pack Family Pictures, Especially Your Children’s Include Contact Information In Children’s Luggage. Seasonal Clothing Needs: Consider Whether You Need Winter Wear Or Summer Wear Check Tire Pressure On Tires And Spare Check Oil, Coolant And Windshield Fluid Consider Changing Your Oil For Long Trips Consider Check Up By A Professional Mechanic Wash And Vacuum Make Sure You Have Proof Of Insurance Fill Up The Gas Tank. Bring Extra Fluids