Don’t Stress! Make a Travel Checklist

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With 33% of people packing their bags only 24 hours before their trip, it is easy to see why two-thirds of people overpack their suitcase and one-third still forget to pack something!

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What you need to pack and how far in advance you should prepare when traveling depends on a few things. These 5 areas will help you determine what items you’ll need to put on your travel checklist.

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International travel requires more advanced planning to ensure you have the right travel visas, up-to-date vaccines or immunizations, and a valid passport.

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Share your travel checklist with your friends so you all can pack light!

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The longer your trip, the more items you’ll need and the more variance there could be in the weather.

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Where you’ll be staying also determines what you should pack and add to your travel checklist.

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If your trip involves flying, you need to pack more carefully than you would if you’re traveling by car, bus, or train.

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It can cover medical emergencies, lost luggage, accidents, and more.

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Research the immigration laws and give yourself enough time to get the proper documentation.

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Visiting your doctor is also important to ensure you’ll have enough of your prescription medication.

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Give your credit card company a call before you leave, letting them your destination and how long you’ll be traveling.

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It’s always a good idea to arrange for someone to keep an eye on your home while you are away.

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Don’t Stress! Make a Travel Checklist

With 33% of people packing their bags only 24 hours before their trip, it is easy to see why two-thirds of people overpack their suitcase and one-third still forget to pack something!

What you need to pack and how far in advance you should prepare when traveling depends on a few things. These 5 areas will help you determine what items you’ll need to put on your travel checklist.

Determine What You Need for Your Trip

International travel requires more advanced planning to ensure you have the right travel visas, up-to-date vaccines or immunizations, and a valid passport.

Your Destination

Share your travel checklist with your friends so you all can pack light!

Travel Companions

The longer your trip, the more items you’ll need and the more variance there could be in the weather.

How Long You’ll Be Travelling

Where you’ll be staying also determines what you should pack and add to your travel checklist.

Your Accommodations

If your trip involves flying, you need to pack more carefully than you would if you’re traveling by car, bus, or train.

Your Mode of Transportation

It can cover medical emergencies, lost luggage, accidents, and more.

Buy Travel Insurance

Research the immigration laws and give yourself enough time to get the proper documentation.

Check Your Passport & Visas

Visiting your doctor is also important to ensure you’ll have enough of your prescription medication.

Visit Your Doctor

Give your credit card company a call before you leave, letting them your destination and how long you’ll be traveling.

Call Your Credit Card Companies

It’s always a good idea to arrange for someone to keep an eye on your home while you are away.

Arrange for a House-Sitter or Pet-Sitter

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