Vacation Tips
10 Quick Tips
Packing List
Getting There Safely
Being organized before and during your vacation could mean the difference between the vacation the family fondly remembers or the summer get-a-way everyone would like to forget. Here are a few simple articles that we would like to share with you. And remember . . . vacations are fun! If you have any vacation tips to share . . . email us.
10 Tips For Organizing Your Vacation.
1.Take care of any bills that will become due while you are away. There is nothing worse then arriving home to find the electricity turned off.
2. If you are one of those wonderful souls who send postcards, preprint address labels for those you will be sending cards to before you leave.
3. Set up a small notebook to jot everything down in. For example, all the details of your vacation, things that need to be done, places you want to see.
4. Label the pages with headings such as: to buy, to do, to pack. Encourage all the family to enter items.
5. Create a section for each day of your trip and pencil in ideas for your itinerary.
6. Select an area of your home to be 'packing central', a collection point for items that everyone feels just have to be brought along.
7. Do not do all the work and preparation yourself. Delegate tasks to family members.
8. Where possible, pack disposable items. Purchase travel sized items of toiletries and first aid kits. If you have been saving the samples given away in magazines, now is the time to use them.
9. Cancel deliveries in good time. Remember to leave a key with a neighbor or family member.
10. Leave all your worries and stresses behind. Chances are they will still be there when you return.
Suggested Packing List for Traveling.
Toiletries
Soap
Cleanser
Toner
Moisturizer
Body Lotion
Hand Lotion
Eye Cream
Mouthwash
Shampoo
Conditioner
Hair Spray
Gel/Mouse
Tampons/Pads
Toothpaste
Toothbrush
Dental Floss
Razor/Shaving Kit
Perfume/Aftershave
Shower Cap
Tweezers
Deodorant
Contact Lens Care
Make-Up Remover
Nail Polish Remover
Hairdryer
Curlers
Curling Iron
Hair Bands/Clips
Washcloth
Cotton Pads
Cotton Swabs
First Aid/Emergency Kit
Sewing Kit
Safety Pins
Band Aids
Emery Boards
Flashlight
Antiseptic Cr.
Emergency Telephone Numbers
Aspirin/Pain Reliever
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Clothing - Women
Bras
Panties
Slips
Camisoles
Nightwear
Belts
Robe
Pantyhose
Knee Highs
Socks
Slippers
Clothing - Men
Underwear
Tanks
Socks
Nightwear
Studs/Tie Clip
Belts
Robe
Slippers
Clothing - General
Gloves
Hats
Swimsuit
Handkerchiefs
Exercise Wear
Casual Clothes
Scarves
Shawls
Miscellaneous Items
Umbrella
Pillow
Journal
Book
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Sun Hat
Vitamins
Insect Repellant
Prescrip. Medicines
Prescription Glasses
Adapter Plugs
Alarm Clock
Camera
Tea/Coffee
Don't forget the Tickets, Maps and Directions
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Getting There Safely
Carefully check your car's cooling system, brakes, belts, and tires. Do it well ahead of your vacation so there will will be time for any needed repairs.
Before leaving, make sure your home is secure. Lock all windows and doors; arrange for a friend to pick up mail and check your house periodically; have your lawn mowed regularly; and notify local law enforcement that you will be away.
Don't leave home without your driver's license, spare car keys, vehicle registration and insurance card, medical information and insurance card, motor club card, and names/ addresses of next of kin.
Drive cautiously. Everyone should have seat belts on at at all times. Reduce speed during bad weather. Pull over and rest frequently if you are driving for long periods of time.
If you are vacationing in a big city, get a good map and familiarize yourself with the area you will be visiting. Find out from the locals if there is any areas which you should avoid.
When sightseeing, stay on the beaten path. See the quaint, out of the way places during the day. Take suggestions from the hotel manager or the desk clerk for places to see and things to do.
