Pre-Holiday Checklist

Here’s an easy travel checklist to follow while preparing to depart on your next holiday!

While booking

• Make double and triple sure your passport and other forms of ID are valid for your entire trip. Be aware that some countries require 6 months until expiry before they’ll allow you to enter the country.

• There may also be need for a tourist visa, which can sometimes be purchased on arrival (usually with cash), but it depends on the country. Check with your travel agent about this if you’re unsure.

After booking

• Download the MTA app, which your agent can pre-load with your itinerary and any booking information you may want to have on hand for your trip. Double-check that everything is correct, including names, birthdays, and travel dates.

• Ask your travel agent if there are any immunisation requirements for the places you’re visiting.

• Have you booked your travel insurance? This is essential in case your plans change or disaster strikes. Talk to your travel agent about travel insurance.

2 months

• Ensure you have any vaccinations you may need, along with any required paperwork.

1 month

• If you take any medication, make sure you have enough to last your entire trip, plus extra in case of a travel delay.

• Visit your cell phone provider to arrange for an overseas data plan (if available), or for your data to be turned off while you’re gone (so you don’t rack up a huge bill on accident).

2 weeks

• Call or visit the post office and have them hold your mail, or arrange for a responsible neighbour to pick it up.

• Make sure family and friends have a copy of your travel itinerary and emergency contact information. You may want to provide this to your neighbours if you know them, or leave a copy on your refrigerator.

• Make copies of your ID and credit cards. Consider leaving these with a trusted friend, and uploading to Google Drive in case you need to access them while abroad.

1 week

• Program emergency numbers into your cell phone. This includes the Hale Travel emergency number, MTA’s emergency line, and the phone number for your travel insurance.

• Notify your bank of your travel dates and locations.

• Schedule any bill payments to come out of your account automatically while you’re gone. Ensure your account balance is enough to cover this for the entire trip.

1 day prior

• Clean out your refrigerator, empty the dishwasher, and take out the trash. No one likes coming home to a smelly house!

• Unplug unnecessary appliances and electronics, such as computers, toasters, etc.

• If you’re concerned about theft, arrange to have someone stop by once in a while, or put your lights on a timer

• If you have a safe, lock up your valuables before you leave.

• And finally, have a great trip!

Leave on your holiday with peace of mind

At Hale Travel & Events, we pride ourselves on quality customer service. We’re here to help, 24/7. If you run into an issue while traveling, contact us and we’ll get you sorted ASAP!