Vacation Check List  
6-9 Mo. 3-4 Mo. 2 Mo. 1 Mo. 2 Wks 1 Wk 2-3 Days 1 Day Day of Departure

Six to nine months in Advance

Decide on a time frame that will fit everyone's schedule.
Think about possible vacation spots. 
A travel agent may be helpful in choosing you vacation destination. 
Consider potential areas of interest such as theme parks and historical sites that you may want to visit.
Depending on your budget and destination, you may want to consider planning your vacation during the off-peak season, when rates are lower.
Decide on a destination. 
Check on the prices for: 
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               Accommodations Click here  
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at your vacation destination and settle on your final budget. 
Explore the possibilities of vacation packages.
If your choice for lodging is a campsite, public park, or dude ranch, make your reservations now, as these locations tend to book up fast. Click here.
Rental properties, such as condos, vacation villas, and houses also fill up quickly, so make your reservations early. Click here.
If you'll be traveling internationally by plane, book your flight early. 

Three to Four months in Advanced

Make hotel reservations. Click here
Reservations should also be made if you plan on renting a camper.
If you have pets, make arrangements for their care while you will be away.
If traveling overseas, make sure everyone who will be traveling has had all necessary immunizations.  Also, make sure everyone has a passport and any other required paperwork. 

Two months in Advanced

Book airline tickets for domestic flights.
If renting a car or traveling by train, make reservations. Click here
If it is necessary for a babysitter to accompany you on your vacation, make plans now.

One months in Advanced

Talk to people who have been to your destination and ask them to recommend some interesting places to visit. 
Plan your final itinerary.
If any special equipment will be required on your trip, make arrangements.
Schedule a time to have a routine maintenance check-up done on your car if you will be taking it on a road trip.

Two Weeks in Advanced

Make sure you have clothing suitable to the weather at your vacation spot. Click here

One Week in Advanced

Make plans for transportation to the train station or airport. 
Contact your post office and request a vacation stop on your mail. Do the same for your newspaper delivery. 
Give a copy of your itinerary to a relative, friend, or neighbor.

Two to Three Days in Advanced

If young kids will be traveling with you, have them pick out a couple of toys they'd like to bring with on the trip. If the kids are older, have them bring the addresses of a few of their best friends so they can send them postcards. 
Gather any prescriptions that your family may need in a small first-aid kit. 

One Day in Advanced

Pack up the car and make sure it has gas. 
Contact the airline to make sure of departure times. 

Departure Day

Make sure you have everything you will need. 
Be sure to turn off large appliances and unplug smaller ones. 
Make sure doors and windows are locked. 
Turn on your answering machine. 
Gather everyone into the car, make sure you locked the door and have a great vacation!

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