The Best Preparation Checklist Before You Travel
Hello Wonderful People!
As much as I adore travelling, certain aspects of it shouldn’t be taken lightly. If you fail to prepare for your trip properly, then there are a lot of problems you could run into. To make sure that your whole journey runs smoothly, I’ve put together some of the most important things you should check before setting off. Bear these in mind, and you’ll ensure there aren’t any issues at home or abroad.
Your documentation is probably the most important thing to remember before travelling. Dig out your passport, and check that it hasn’t expired. There’s nothing that will dampen your excitement more than realising you can’t find your passport. Worse still, you could book your flights and accommodation, and only realise it’s expired at the airport! You may know that your passport is all in order, but have you checked that your EHIC is valid before you go? Having your European health insurance set can be a huge safety net around accidents and illness while you’re on the continent. Remember that different countries have different regulations concerning your papers. For example, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey require a minimum of six months left on your passport from your arrival.
Make sure to check and double-check packing regulations. Leave this as close as possible to the moment you leave your home. Getting stuck at check-in trying to get your suitcase’s weight right can be very stressful, and set your trip back. Airlines change their allowances more often than you’d expect. Be sure to check yours even if you’ve travelled recently. If you absolutely need the extra luggage, then I recommend booking it in advance. This can mean saving yourself a fair amount of money. With Ryanair, for example, booking an extra 20kg bag costs £35 during peak season. However, if you wait until you get to the airport, it will be £55.
No matter how great the trip was, there’s a distinctly nice feeling in coming home after a week or two. This can be turned on its head if you come back to realise your home’s been broken into. Be sure to cancel any milk and shopping deliveries, and triple-check your doors and windows before you leave. Have a family member or trusted friend come round to remove any mail that might be piling up behind your front door. As an extra measure, you might even want to get some light timers to make it look like your home is occupied. Depending on your insurance, having your home broken into when it isn’t secured properly could really harm your finances in the long run. As excited as you are, make sure your home is safe before you leave.
Go over these three precautions before your departure, and you’ll have a much better chance of a trouble-free holiday. You’re probably raring to go, but neglecting to prepare isn’t worth it in the long run. Take care with all your pre-trip planning, and then all you’ll have to worry about is which beach or bar to visit next!
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