Vacation Checklist
Table of Contents
Preparation
Get information about where you are going.
Gather maps and handy guides.
Learn about places to see and things to do.
Talk to others who have been there for good places and good tips.
Get tickets and reservations.
Renew passport or obtain passport if needed.
Arrange for your shots if your destination warrants it.
Ask a neighbor or a friend to keep an eye on things left at your door.
Be sure that you will have enough prescription medicine.
Check your auto insurance to see if you're fully covered where you're going.
Buy extras you might need such as sun screen, insect repellant, camera batteries etc.
Be Ready To Leave
Stop the mail.
Stop the newspaper
Update voicemail at work with absence notification.
Update e-mail at work with auto reply absence notification.
Get money and/or traveler's checks.
Pay upcoming bills that can't wait.
Put name and destination phone number or destination address in luggage.
Remove non-essentials from wallet or purse.
Record phone numbers for reporting lost or stolen credit cards or debit cards.
Record emergency phone numbers to leave with neighbors or relative.
Close and lock all windows and sliding doors.
Unplug small kitchen appliances.
Turn off water to external faucets.
Set your electrical timer to turn some lights on and off during the evening hours.
Lock your garage door
Things To Bring
Tickets.
Passport.
Reservation confirmation.
Prescription medicine.
Contact lenses, lens case, and extra solutions.
Extra eyeglasses or lens prescription.
Umbrella or raingear.
Camera.
If you plan to bring back souvenirs, leave some room for them in your luggage.
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Who it's for
This Vacation Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.
- Avoid forgetting - keep all your Vacation essentials in one place (external memory)
- Save time - start from a proven Vacation structure instead of a blank page
- Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
- Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
- Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time
How to use it
How to use this Vacation Checklist
- Save Vacation Checklist to your free Checklist account so your progress is saved and synced across devices.
- Customize it in the app: remove anything that does not apply, then add your own details for Vacation (dates, sizes, addresses, notes).
- If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
- Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.