1. Pay all your pending bills
You should pay-off all your pending bills before going on a holiday. You can schedule automatic payments for your pending bills. In this way, you can save yourself from any late fees that may be applicable, and you don’t have to worry about these bills during your fun vacation.
2. Remove unnecessary items from your wallet
You should sort through your wallet and remove all the items that would be unnecessary for your trip. Some examples of unnecessary items are extra credit cards, foreign currency from your last trip, and reward cards that can only be used in your own country.
3. Make copies of all your important items
Before going on the trip, you should carry your money and documents carefully. You should have copies of your credit cards and passport with you. If you, unfortunately, lose them on your trip, you can have paper copies or scanned copies in your email.
4. Update your calendar
Be sure to double-check your work calendar in order to see if there are any important commitments that you’ve made while you are gone. You can reschedule your important tasks before you leave. You should also check other non-work related appointments, and postpone or cancel them before leaving for your vacation.
5. Unplug and switch off all your appliances
You should remember to turn off all the appliances, or better yet, unplug all of them. This will conserve energy as well as money. Furthermore, you should clean out all perishables from the fridge so you are not in for a nasty surprise when you get back.
6. Book your hotel in advance
This is one of the most important things that you should do before leaving, as this can make or break your trip. If your tour destination is famous, then there are high chances of non-availability of hotel rooms when you arrive there. You can book a hotel room online in advance through online booking websites which also provide benefits such as discount coupons.
7. Get the kitchen in order
You should wash all the dirty dishes and take out the trash. It is also a nice idea to wipe down the counters with a good anti-bacterial spray so you do not come back to find insects feasting on any crumbs.
8. Pick up snacks, movies and reading material
These are small but important things to take with you on a trip. Don’t blow your budget at railway station or airport by forgetting to buy these crucial items beforehand. Further, you should also keep a power bank to make sure your phone’s battery is always powered.
9. Take all medicines according to your requirement
It is important to keep all the medicines you need with you. For example, if you are concerned about Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), you should keep stock of some low-dose aspirin before your journey.
10. Request your neighbor to keep an eye
It is essential to inform your neighbors about your departure and request them to keep an eye on your property. You can ask them to help you take care of your plants and pets, to move your valuables, especially cars in event of emergencies, to check doors, the rear of the house occasionally etc.
Wrapping Up:
These are some crucial things to do before you leave home to enjoy your holidays. You should keep above things in mind to make your vacation enjoyable and memorable. If you have a few more tips that aren’t already mentioned here, please feel free to enlighten us with your knowledge in the comments section below.
