- Book your Safari. Book your International Flight.
- Purchase Travel Insurance.
- Check Passport is in order.
Home Preparation
- ¨ Notify family/neighbors
- ¨ Leave keys/itinerary/Contact info
- ¨ Stop newspaper and mail delivery
- ¨ Make arrangements for pets/plants
- ¨ Pay bills due
- ¨ Contact credit cards on out of state Travel
- ¨ Safely store valuables
- ¨ Set up lawn/yard care
- ¨ Clean/set refrigerator
- ¨ Turn off alarm clock setting
- ¨ Set timed lighting systems
- ¨ Unplug electronics/appliances
- ¨ Clear answering machine
- ¨ Set thermostat heat/air
- ¨ Turn off faucets/washers
- ¨ Check stove/oven
- ¨ Close/lock windows
- ¨ Close curtains/blinds
- ¨ Take out trash
- ¨ Lock doors/garage
- ¨ Arm security system
Carry-On
- ¨ Check current carry-on rules
- ¨ Passport/Visa
- ¨ Picture ID/driver’s license
- ¨ International driver’s permit
- ¨ Travel/medical insurance health card
- ¨ Vaccination certificate
- ¨ Transportation tickets
- ¨ Hotel/rental confirmation
- ¨ Credit/ATM cards
- ¨ Cash/Foreign currency
- ¨ Copies of all important documentation
- ¨ Emergency contacts/phone numbers
- ¨ Tour books/area maps
- ¨ Pain relievers/anti-nausea
- ¨ Lip balm
- ¨ Ear plugs/sleeping mask
- ¨ Neck pillow
- ¨ Earphones/book/toys for children
Packing
- ¨ Check weight/size restrictions/bag limit
- ¨ Update luggage tags
- ¨ Consider travel climate for clothing needs
- ¨ Determine dress/casual wear needs
- ¨ Tops/bottoms
- ¨ Underwear/socks
- ¨ Sleepwear
- ¨ Footwear/comfy shoes/shower thongs
- ¨ Swimwear/sarong
- ¨ Sunglasses/sunhat/visor
Health/Beauty
- ¨ Toothbrush/toothpaste/floss
- ¨ Deodorant/moisturizer
- ¨ Razor/Shaving cream
- ¨ Sunscreen/insect repellent
- ¨ Tweezers/nail clippers/file
- ¨ Q-Tips/cotton balls
- ¨ Perfume/cologne
- ¨ Cosmetics
- ¨ Aspirin/sleep aid/anti-diarrhea
- ¨ Glasses/contact lenses/cleaning supplies
- ¨ Prescriptions
Electronics
- ¨ Cell phones
- ¨ Camera/video/memory cards
- ¨ Plug adapters/chargers/batteries