Before embarking on your exciting vacation, it’s essential to address some crucial tasks the day before your departure. Here’s a checklist of seven things you should prioritize to ensure a seamless and enjoyable holiday experience.
- Confirm All Reservations
Double-check and reconfirm all your reservations, including flight tickets, accommodation (hotels), car rentals, and any other booked services. Review reservations for popular tourist spots to skip queues. Tip: Organize reservation emails or tickets in a dedicated folder in your phone, email, or printouts.
- Prepare Your Home and Kitchen
Dispose of, donate, or consume perishable items in your kitchen to avoid returning to spoiled food. Clean and tidy up the kitchen and the rest of the house. Ensure all electrical appliances, ACs, microwaves, and light switches are turned off. Tip: Keep drains and trash cans clean to prevent bug infestations and mold.
- Share Your Itinerary with a Trusted Contact
Share your travel plans with a close friend or family member for emergency purposes. Provide them with a copy of your itinerary or use location tracking apps to keep them informed of your real-time location.
- Settle Pending Bills
Pay credit cards, housing expenses, and any other monthly bills due during your vacation. Consider paying bills in advance or setting up auto-pay as an alternative. Take care of any pending payments before departing.
- Activate Out-of-Office Notifications
Turn on Out-Of-Office messages for both personal and professional email accounts to inform friends and colleagues of your absence.
- Notify Your Bank
Alert your bank about your travel plans to prevent credit card issues, especially when traveling abroad. This ensures your account won’t be flagged or frozen, allowing you to use your card for transactions.
- Download Offline Essentials
Download essential items like boarding pass screenshots, Netflix movies, songs, Spotify playlists, Kindle books, and more in advance. This ensures you have access even without a WiFi or stable data connection, preventing boredom or inconvenience during your trip.
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