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Vacation Planning Checklist
WHEN |
WHAT |
12 mos prior |
Decide destination |
| 11 mos prior | Set dates & request time off |
| 10 mos prior | Set budget |
| 9 mos prior | Gather information & brochures |
| 8 mos prior | Set up tentative itinerary |
| 7 mos prior | Start savings for vacation |
| 6 mos prior | Get immunizations & passports |
| 5 mos prior | Research flights, cars, & hotels, gather coupons |
| 4 mos prior | Plan meals & meal budget |
| 3 mos prior | Book flights, cars, & hotels |
| 2 mos prior | Set souvenir budget |
| 1 mo prior | Confirm reservations & prices of attractions |
| 3 wks prior | Confirm & print itinerary |
| 2 wks prior | Arrange for pet care, shop for special items & film |
| 1 wk prior | Stop paper, mail, notify neighbors. check car |
| 2 days prior | Pack "packing checklist" |
| 1 day prior | Double-check lists |
| 0 HOUR | Do the "before we leave" list then Relax & have fun! |
| 1 day after | Unpack |
| 2 days after | Develop photos |
| 1 wk after | Scrapbook & website & start dreaming of next year! |