| Here is our travel pack list & reminders of | | | | Make sure luggage is marked |
| what to do before you leave for your vacation. | | | | - Double check all documents...make copies if |
| Plus, we provide a checklist to remember what to | | | | necessary |
| consider packing. That way you hopefully won't | | | | - Relax, you should have everything... |
| overpack or forget anything you must take with | | | | - Recheck your travel pack list and you'll be fine. |
| you. | | | | Here are a few more tips to live by... |
| This is a great article to print out and use while | | | | Carry-on Items: |
| planning your trip. | | | | Be sure you carry on valuables, cameras, film, |
| Before You Leave Travel Packing Reminders: | | | | documents, wallet (money in general), coupons, |
| - Plan ahead: Sit down and prepare a travel pack | | | | tickets, itenerary (with all pertinent information), |
| list of what you'll need, what you plan to do while | | | | brochures, maps, guides, reading materials, baby |
| in Florida, and what you must take and do before | | | | stuff, kids stuff, medications you must have, and |
| you go | | | | anything in particular that you find important. If |
| - Start looking for Florida travel deals | | | | you think you should carry-on, then do. Don't be |
| - Research where you are going in Florida | | | | like Focker. |
| - Research reviews and do your homework (best | | | | Medications: |
| deals, what to do, where to stay, etc...) | | | | Have your meds in the original bottles, have |
| - Shop for everything you'll need or want to take | | | | doctor letters if necessary. Remember airlines are |
| - Start an exercise program to get your best | | | | scetchy about certain items (if you fly). |
| beach body (if that is in your plan) | | | | If you drive having this information is important if |
| - Search for and check dates and information on | | | | you get pulled over and asked by a cop. |
| important documents These include, Id's, | | | | Film: We recommend you buy a digital camera or |
| passports & visas, pet information, etc...) | | | | camcorder. Film is a pain and can get damaged |
| Book your airfare, car rental, and lodgings (make | | | | easily. |
| sure you know all the terms and conditions when | | | | I know that may be an added expense, but if |
| booking. Ie. Cancellations, refunds, and so forth | | | | you shop around, you can find a great deal. We |
| - Check weather in the area you are visiting | | | | just want to ensure you retain the priceless |
| - Know your credit card information, limits, & | | | | memories of your Florida trip. |
| amounts | | | | If you must have film, our best recommendation |
| - Have your banking information & debit | | | | is buy it when you get there. Pack it wisely (in |
| cards up to date | | | | your purse for instance), or develop it before you |
| - Contact anyone important to let them know | | | | return home. |
| you'll be out of town | | | | Pack Light: |
| - Visit your doctor or dentist to ensure your | | | | You can check if the hotel has a laundry service. |
| health | | | | Plan ahead. Make a travel pack list, check it twice. |
| - Accomodate for your pets (whether you take | | | | Wait- isn't that a song? Just kidding. Bad humor, |
| them or leave them behind) | | | | it's that doing a travel pack list can get boring. |
| - Plan for someone to check your house and | | | | But, it is important. Anyway, just pack intelligently. |
| collect your mail & newspapers | | | | Take some extra money to shop if you |
| - Reconfirm everything we've mentioned and | | | | absolutely forget something. Learn to fold, be |
| your travel pack list | | | | creative, and lay everything on your travel pack |
| - Obtain travelers checks at your bank | | | | list out. |
| - Get all your medications and prescriptions you | | | | As an idea, the two of us take a big piece of |
| need | | | | luggage and one smaller one. Then we carry a |
| - Have car checked and tuned up if you take | | | | backback, small carry-on bag, or briefcase and we |
| your own vehicle | | | | fit everything we need from our travel pack list. |
| - Lock up your valuables in a safe or safe deposit | | | | Some of the major things to remember to pack |
| box | | | | include, money, documents, clothing, toiletries, |
| - Pay the bills, take care of house stuff (plants, | | | | electronics, things to keep you busy, other |
| cut grass, utilities, etc...) You don't want to look | | | | personal/individual items, and of course the kids (if |
| like you're gone | | | | you have them). |
| - Pick up dry cleaning and finish any last minute | | | | This is just a portion of what to remember. |
| errands | | | | There are lists available online to use and check |
| - Start packing what's on your travel pack list - | | | | off items/things to do as you plan your vacation. |