With our vacation starting this Friday night I wanted to write about a few things we like to do for our trips to make them run more smoothly, and who doesn't like a smooth vacation!
1: Make packing lists.
This sounds simple but it's one of those things that can become crazy when you finally get into it. We basically try to break down what we will wear every day so we don't over pack, which is something we tend to do often. Make a list of each kind of charger you're going to need for all of your devices. Plan accordingly for how many bags you'll have and what each bag is for. Make separate lists for carry on and checked luggage if flying. Start planning these at least a week out so that you have more than enough time to double check everything!
Here's a small don't forget list:
- glasses / contacts
- chargers
- book
- underwear
- pajamas (that you don't mind being seen in)
- one night of dress clothes
- printed copies of important reservation numbers
2: Start packing your bags a week out.
If you are super antsy for your trips, like Korina and I are, we have our packing lists done about a month before we leave. We like to lay out all of our bags in our guest room and pack the clothes and items we are not going to be needing until we leaven in advance. This helps us to get a jump on our actual leaving day so that we don't feel super rushed and it lets us think more clearly.
3: Make sure everything is accounted for a week out.
-Hotel reservations
-Plane tickets
-Car rentals
-Dinning reservations
-Park or special attraction tickets
It's better to know something's wrong a week out than when you're at the terminal, resort desk, or theme park gates. Just give everything a call, these are hospitality services and there should always e someone willing to help!
4: Clean your house extra well before leaving.
This one is self explanatory. The nicer you leave your house when you leave the more comfortable and relaxed you will be able to be when you get home from your vacation!
5: Have everything taken care of for the day you return.
Make sure your cars already have full tanks of gas, any important documents have already been taken care of, and most importantly let the last day of your vacation be one you can sleep in at your home so that you don't go from vacation straight back into that work day fatigue!
Incase you missed it the over all theme of this post was about giving yourself and your plans space, time, and room to breath. We like to do everything about two weeks out but I know most people are more comfortable with one. Keeping ahead of yourself before the trip will allow you to enjoy your present when you're out doing what you want todo, whether it's art museums, Disney world, or tropical beaches the last thing you want to worry about is if you left the hair straightener plugged in.
Cheers,
-Dillon.
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