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Travel Checklist for Plane Trip |
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Done? |
Planning the Trip |
Notes |
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Enroll in frequent flyer mileage program |
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Request in-flight meals for special dietary needs |
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Check auto insurance policy to ensure coverage on rental
car |
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Check medical insurance policy for coverage of out-of-town
needs |
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Decide whether to purchase travel insurance |
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Request smoking/non-smoking accommodations |
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Purchase or arrange to borrow guidebooks and phrase books
for destination |
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Ensure passport or visa is current |
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Done? |
Arrangements |
Notes |
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Arrange for pet sitter |
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Arrange for houseplant and lawn care |
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Arrange for pickup of packages and solicitations left at
door |
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Leave emergency contact info and itinerary with relative
or friend |
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Get appropriate innoculations for destination |
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Verify available spending limits on credit cards |
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Purchase local currency |
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Purchase traveler's checks |
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Pay bills |
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Put hold on newspapers |
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Put hold on mail |
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Arrange transportation to and from airport |
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Done? |
Packing |
Notes |
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In checked luggage: |
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Shoes (walking/dress/beach/hiking) |
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Swimsuits |
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Exercise clothing |
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Sweaters, coats, hats, gloves |
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Comb/brush |
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Shampoo, hairspray |
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Hair dryer |
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Deodorant |
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Lotions/creams |
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Cosmetics |
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Shaving cream, shaver |
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Nail clippers, emery board |
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Toothbrush/paste/floss |
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Sunscreen |
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Insect repellent |
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First aid kit |
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Mini sewing repair kit |
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Travel plugs/adapters if leaving country |
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Travel alarm clock |
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Extra luggage space for purchases |
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In carry-on luggage: |
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Prescription medications |
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Vitamins and over-the-counter medications (travel
sickness,
headache, indigestion, diarrhea) |
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Extra pairs of sunglasses, prescription glasses, contact
lenses |
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Address book/PDA and PDA charger |
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Cell phone and charger |
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Camera, video camera, film, batteries, binoculars |
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Magazines, books, portable music or DVD player, playing
cards |
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Travel maps, guidebook, phrase book |
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Travel neck pillow |
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Snacks and bottled water |
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Lip balm |
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Towelettes |
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Ear plugs |
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Credit cards |
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Health insurance card |
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Long distance phone card |
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Driver's license |
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Auto insurance policy number and agent telephone number |
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Passport/visa |
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Recent photos of all travel companions |
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Local currency |
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Traveler's checks |
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Airplane tickets |
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Confirmation numbers for hotel, rental car, and other
reservations |
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Done? |
Day Prior to Departure |
Notes |
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Set timers for lights in house |
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Water plants |
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Empty trash |
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Update voice mail and e-mail auto-reply message |
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Update Web sites that you manage |
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Give or throw away perishables from refrigerator |
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Get seat assignments for flights |
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Done? |
Day of Departure |
Notes |
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Lock all windows and doors |
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Turn down thermostat |
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Disable garage door opener or set to vacation mode |
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Remove unnecessary cards from wallet (library, video
rental,
punch cards, extra credit cards) |
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Check in for flight via Web |
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Power-off computer and other sensitive electronic
equipment |
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Lock all luggage; ensure all pieces have current ID tags |
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Set house alarm |
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