O Park your car inside a garage or secure location if you own one O If applicable, leave a message on your answering machine to inform people that you will be out O Turn off all electronic appliances in and around the house. O Obtain a valid travel health insurance that is applicable abroad and will remain valid for the entire duration of your stay O Check the validity of your credit/debit card and make sure to memorize your pin well O Check whether any new vaccines are needed and have these done if necessary Stick it on the front door if you’re worried you’ll forget that, too.O Check the validity of your travel papers and your passport Last-minute dash – if you’re still using a lot of items the day before you leave, write yourself a list of all the things you need to add to your carry-on luggage before you leave home.The rule of three – if you’re on the move for a while, it’s best to pack and rotate your clothes in threes: wear one, wash one, dry one.Roll, don’t fold – rolling your clothes is a tried-and-tested packing method which takes up less space, and it means you won’t spend the whole holiday ironing your clothes.In a normal set, you’ll get a variety of sizes and shapes, so you can pack tops in one bag, underwear in another, and dirty washing in a separate compartment. Packing cubes – make packing and unpacking easy with a set of these.Mix up your money – if you’re taking a lot of currency with you, split it between your suitcase, your handbag, backpack or hand luggage, so if a bag goes missing you don’t lose all your cash.You don’t want to be stranded at an airport in only the clothes on your back. Hand luggage – make sure you’ve got a spare change of clothes in your hand luggage just in case your luggage goes missing.Keep it safe – keep your valuables in your hand luggage so they’re always in sight.Now you know what you’re taking, what’s the best way to pack it all? House keys – we have a feeling you’ll be wanting these at the end of your trip.First aid kit – it’s worth packing some different-sized plasters, insect repellent, painkillers, wipes and antibacterial hand gel.Medication – make sure you get any prescribed medication before you travel and that it’s enough to last for longer than your planned trip, in case you find yourself delayed or stuck abroad for longer than expected.Chargers – forgetting your phone or laptop charger can be a nightmare.Devices – no doubt you’ll have your phone on you at all times, but don’t forget your camera if you have one, a tablet or kindle for the journey and headphones, too.Keep a copy in your suitcase and your hand luggage in case you get separated from either.
Emergency contact details – no matter how many people you’re travelling with, make sure you have contact details for someone back at home in case disaster strikes.It’s best to let the bank know if you’re travelling abroad, too, and for how long. Currency and credit/debit cards – even if you’re planning on using your card abroad it’s always a good idea to keep some currency and change on you for cash-only situations, like your first taxi from the airport.Check with your airline whether you have to check-in online before you arrive at the airport. Boarding pass/tickets – whether you’re going by plane or train, it’s best to print it all out or load it as PDFs on your phone (we’d advise doing both in case you run out of phone charge or can’t log on to the WiFi).Bungee jumping on the agenda? You may want to check if you’re covered for ‘extreme’ sports. Travel insurance documents – make sure your travel insurance is in date and covers the country you’re visiting, and the activities you plan on doing.Print out your visa and make copies of both to keep safe in your suitcase and carry-on luggage. Passport / visa – make sure you’ve got at least six months left on your passport before you travel, which is a post-Brexit requirement for travelling to the EU.Tick these packing essentials off the list as you go and check out our handy tips to help you along the way:
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