Matt: /* 1–3 Months Before */

2026-09-02T20:29:44Z

1–3 Months Before

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This page contains notes to help facilitate [[Travel and vacations]] planning. Each time I am on a trip and I think "I wish before I left I had..." I add it to this list.

==== 6-12 Months Before ====

* Choose destination.
* Determine approximate travel dates.
* Decide who will be traveling.
* Estimate overall budget.
* Research passport and visa requirements.
* Check passport expiration dates.
* Research the best time of year to visit.
* Determine how much vacation time will be needed.
* Research airfare.
* Research lodging options.
* Identify major attractions that may require advance reservations.
* Consider travel insurance.
* Create a dedicated wiki page for the trip.

==== 3-6 Months Before ====

* Purchase airline or train tickets.
* Reserve hotels or other lodging.
* Reserve rental car if needed.
* Develop preliminary itinerary.
* Research transportation at the destination.
* Make reservations for high-demand attractions.
* Research restaurants.
* Check vaccination or health requirements for international travel.
* Research cellular phone and Internet options.
* Determine whether electrical adapters will be needed.
* Begin a packing list.

==== 1-3 Months Before ====

* Finalize major activities.
* Purchase attraction tickets.
* Make important restaurant reservations.
* Arrange transportation between cities.
* Review travel insurance coverage.
* Confirm pet care or house-sitting arrangements.
* Arrange airport transportation.
* Research local customs and tipping practices.
* Learn useful words and phrases for international travel.
* Download useful travel apps.
* Make copies of important travel documents.

==== One Week Before ====

* Check weather forecast.
* Review packing list.
* Confirm flights.
* Confirm hotels.
* Confirm transportation reservations.
* Confirm attraction reservations.
* Check for schedule changes.
* Notify credit-card companies if necessary.
* Obtain appropriate cash.
* Charge camera batteries and power banks.
* Download offline maps.
* Download entertainment for flights or trains.
* Complete laundry.
* Arrange mail and package handling.
* Empty perishable food from refrigerator.
* Review home security arrangements.

==== Day Before Departure ====

* Complete packing.
* Charge phones, watches, cameras, and power banks.
* Check in for flight when available.
* Confirm airport transportation.
* Put passports and travel documents in carry-on bag.
* Pack medications in carry-on luggage.
* Download boarding passes.
* Set appropriate alarms.
* Check flight status.
* Verify that wallets, keys, identification, and phones are ready.

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Matt: /* 1–3 Months Before */