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Planning the Trip
Enroll in frequent flyer mileage program
Request in-flight meals for special dietary needs
Check auto insurance policy to ensure coverage on rental car
Check medical insurance policy for coverage of out-of-town needs
Decide whether to purchase travel insurance
Request smoking/non-smoking accommodations

Purchase or arrange to borrow guidebooks and phrase books for destination

Ensure passport or visa is current

Ensure seat selection onboard

Arrangements

Arrange for pet sitter

Arrange for houseplant and lawn care

Arrange for pickup of packages and solicitations left at door

Leave emergency contact info and itinerary with relative or friend

Get appropriate innoculations for destination

Verify available spending limits on credit cards

Purchase local currency

Purchase traveler's checks

Pay bills

Put hold on newspapers

Put hold on mail

Arrange transportation to and from airport

Packing

In checked luggage:

Shoes (walking/dress/beach/hiking)

Swimsuits

Exercise clothing

Sweaters, coats, hats, gloves

Comb/brush

Shampoo, hairspray

Hair dryer

Deodorant

Lotions/creams

Cosmetics

Shaving cream, shaver

Nail clippers, emery board

Toothbrush/paste/floss

Sunscreen

Insect repellent

First aid kit

Mini sewing repair kit

Travel plugs/adapters if leaving country

Travel alarm clock

Extra luggage space for purchases

In carry-on luggage:

Prescription medications

Vitamins and over-the-counter medications (travel sickness, headache, indigestion, diarrhea)

Extra pairs of sunglasses, prescription glasses, contact lenses

Address book/PDA and PDA charger

Cell phone and charger

Camera, video camera, film, batteries, binoculars

Magazines, books, portable music or DVD player, playing cards

Travel maps, guidebook, phrase book

Travel neck pillow

Snacks and bottled water

Lip balm

Towelettes

Ear plugs

Credit cards

Health insurance card

Long distance phone card

Driver's license

Auto insurance policy number and agent telephone number

Passport/visa

Recent photos of all travel companions

Local currency

Traveler's checks

Airplane tickets

Confirmation numbers for hotel, rental car, and other reservations

Day Prior to Departure

Set timers for lights in house

Water plants

Empty trash

Update voice mail and e-mail auto-reply message

Update Web sites that you manage

Give or throw away perishables from refrigerator

Get seat assignments for flights

Check in for flight via Web

Day of Departure

Lock all windows and doors

Turn down thermostat

Disable garage door opener or set to vacation mode

Remove unnecessary cards from wallet (library, video rental, punch cards, extra credit cards)

Power-off computer and other sensitive electronic equipment

Lock all luggage; ensure all pieces have current ID tags

Set house alarm