Whether you are planning for an international getaway or state-side road trip, preparing for vacation can be challenging. These helpful and savvy tips will prepare you for your next adventure!

2. Whether you are planning for an
international getaway or state-side
road trip, preparing for vacation
can be challenging.
These helpful and savvy tips will
prepare you for your next
adventure!

3. PREPARE YOUR HOME
• Remove perishables foods that will
go bad
• Unplug unnecessary appliances and
electronic devices to reduce costs on
utilities
• Install motion-activated outdoor
lights or set up automatic timers so
your home stays well lit
• Park your car inside your garage and
ask a neighbor to park their car in
your driveway

4. BEFORE YOU LEAVE
• Inform family, close friends and trusting
neighbors of your travel plans
• Provide your family and neighbors with
information on how to contact you if
needed
• Notify your credit card company and
bank of travel plans to avoid issues when
making purchases
• Arrange for proper care for your pet with
either a trusted family or with a pet-
boarding facility

5. ROAD TRIP TIPS
• Get your car checked out
before driving long distances
• Pack a cooler with chilled
beverages and ready-to-eat
snacks
• Keep kids entertained with a
portable DVD player on long
road trips
• Pack more than one car charger
to keep all your devices
powered up
• Keep the numbers for your car
insurance and roadside
assistance service handy in case
of emergency

6. YOUR HEALTH AND SAFETY
• Take medications in original
containers in your carry-on bag and
bring copies of prescriptions
• Carry a mini first-aid kit with
bandages, alcohol wipes, over-the-
counter pain relievers, antidiarrheal
tablets, allergy medicine and bug bite
relief treatment
• Check with your medical insurer on
possible coverage with your existing
plan in case you need medical
attention overseas

7. TRAVELING WITH KIDS
• Keep your kids entertained by
taking toys on long trips
• Stock up on baby wipes to
clean up after messes
• Pack prepackaged snack bars,
chips or mixed nuts
• Store an extra change of
clothes in a zip-top bag in your
carry-on in the case of an
emergency

8. IN-FLIGHT TIPS
• Drink plenty of water before
boarding and stay hydrated
during your flight
• Stretch your legs and walk
around the aisles to prevent
dangerous blood clots
• Carry a comfortable sweater or
scarf if you’d like to sleep
during your flight
• Bring your own
headphones or earbuds
to keep yourself
entertained with in-flight
entertainment
• Keep hand sanitizer
nearby

9. International Traveling
• Make sure your passport is current
and bring copies
• Check in with your doctor for any
vaccinations
• Familiarize yourself with your
destination on the cultural norms
• Keep your valuables close like your
credit cards, cash and passport
• Register with your embassy in case
there are any safety issues