This coming summer season, most people would consider traveling as an escape from the heat, taking advantage of the children's summer vacation, for parents. My parents did that, too, when my siblings and I were still in school, from time to time. It is also on the summer season that the Holy Week falls, and the week had been synonymous to going places since working people would have plenty of days off during this time. If you are one of the fortunate ones who will be able to travel, I found some travel lists that could be helpful. I got these from a souvenir notebook from a debut I attended last year.
Travel Checklist
Preparations:
- Unplug all appliances
- Clean the house
- Empty all trash cans
- Arrange for pet care
- Check your passport and airline ticket (if by air)
- Change your email setting to "out of office"
- Make hotel reservations
- Buy event tickets
- Empty perishables in the refrigerator
- Pay bills
- Setup car rental
- Make an itinerary
- Stop mail, newspaper, home deliveries
- Exchange currency if needed
- Place valuables inside vault
- Secure windows, doors, garages (check if all locks are working, if not, there would be a need for Locksmith Calgary by Quick LockWorks to fix them. For security, someone like a good locksmith in Calgary should be called to ensure our homes would not be broken into while we're away)
- Close all curtains and blinds
- Water plants before leaving
- Wallet
- Cash
- Credit cards
- ATM card
- Driver's license
- Passport & Visas
- Travel tickets
- Itinerary
- Maps & Direction
- Travel guides
- Chewing gum (for the ear pressure I presume?)
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Travel pillow
- Book
- Sleeping mask
- Sleeping pills (if taking)
- Motion sickness medicine
- Anxiety medications (if prescribed and needed)
- Earplugs
To frequent travelers, do you have anything to add? Next, I will post the lists for some miscellaneous things, clothes & accessories and hygiene stuff to bring.
Great tips, mommy!I intend to go to Tagaytay with the kids for a vacay around march and see how it is different from Baguio :)
ReplyDeleteCool! Hope you and the kids would enjoy it!
DeleteIf I may add something: Don't forget to have fun!! ;D
ReplyDeleteYes! Of course!
DeleteThanks for the tips, Cym! We're hoping to be able to take the kids to the beach this summer. My eldest is turning 5 and have never been to any beach. Will keep this list in mind. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Olga! Kids naturally love beaches but there are some children who are squeamish about the sand, they have to get over it first. :-)
Deletehi moms! there's a beach in san juan, batangas that has a very shallow water, which makes it safe for kids. it's One Laiya beach resort (www.facebook.com/onelaiya). hindi biglang-lalim yung waters unlike other beach.
ReplyDeletei'm also excited summer is almost here, but i'll miss the cool but not very cold weather we have here in manila now. :)
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The cool weather right now is so wonderful.
DeleteWow, these are great tips. Thank you for sharing. Actually, pag umaalis kami binababa na namin un safety box fuse and the main water. Hehe.
ReplyDeleteYes, mommy Maye, it is better to turn off the main switch for all the appliances plus the outlets and lights. :-)
DeleteThanks for this checklist. Might come in handy in the near future. Hope you can do an infographic version of this :).
ReplyDeleteEarly tips :) I hope I have an opportunity to use your tips this coming summer :)
ReplyDeleteThis is an excellent travel check list and I have noted it for my future trips... TY! :-)
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This is a good idea especially when you plan to travel for long time, like more than 1 week, I supposed. Following the checklist will get you more organized and not missing any important stuff.
ReplyDeleteGreat tips! There's indeed a lot to remember when travelling specially when you have the little ones in tow. :-)
ReplyDeleteWhen we leave our house for a day or two, we usually turn off everything including the safety boxes and main water valve. Furthermore, we prepare our things on the night before so nothing will be left especially the improtant things like wallet and keys.
ReplyDeleteI would suggest you travel lightly. Bring smaller containers for lotion of other toiletries. Don't bring towel anymore if you're staying in a hotel. For shampoo and conditioner, bring sachets only. Bring extra foldable bags for dirty clothes or for pasalubongs. Enjoy! :)
ReplyDeleteI had a traveling bag with lock, but that didnt stop a "bukas-kotse" gang at Tarlac to get it, along with our other stuff...So, when traveling, be on guard, too, like be careful where you park or where you stay too :)
ReplyDeleteThat is a nice reminder, we need to keep our bags as low as possible or out of sight from the windows.
DeleteJust had our first trip with the little one. No need for us to do the first three because our househelp was at home to take charge of the house while we're out. :)
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