Pre-departure checklist

Pre-departure checklist

Stressing before a big trip is no fun!

Here is a handy list of 30 things to do before departure:

1. Decide where to go - planning a trip

2. Research your chosen location

3. Create a to-do list

4. Create a packing list - what to pack

5. Buy travel insurance - World Nomads

6. Check passports and fulfil visa requirements

7. Book flights - understanding flight tickets

8. Book accommodation - find a place to stay

9. Book car hire and transport e.g. trains

10. Arrange airport transfers

11. Check and fulfil vaccination requirements

12. Order a supply of prescription medications

13. Photocopy passports and insurance details

14. Tell your bank about your travel plans

15. Purchase foreign currency - how to budget

16. Sort out fee-free debit and credit cards

17. Get an international driving permit

18. Buy and organise electronics, charge batteries

19. Pack bags - what to pack

20. Check-in for flights and print boarding passes

21. Clean the house

22. Change the bed sheets

23. Do the laundry and put clothes away

24. Empty the fridge of perishables

25. Cancel any food or milk deliveries

26. Set the thermostat

27. Turn off lights and plug sockets

28. Take out the rubbish

29. Water house plants

30. Check you have all essential travel documents