travel planning
No matter if you are going away for the weekend or for a few months, travel requires a lot of planning and preparation. Your trip or vacation will be a lot more pleasant if you will be able to remember to turn off all your lights or pack your child’s favorite lovey or even leave a key with a trustworthy friend or neighbor. Jot it all down so you won’t forget!
travel lists
HOMETOWN TOURIST — Have you taken full advantage of the great site, attractions, restaurants in your area? Most people forget that are jewels of fun within an hour’s drive of their own home. Have guests coming this summer? It’s easy to be prepared to show them the sites when all you have to do is check this handy reference.
PREPARING FOR A VACATION - This is the place to get a jumpstart to planning your vacation. Begin writing down all of the things you need to do so that when the time comes you’ll be able to relax and have fun!
TRAVEL PREPARATION LIST - Don’t know where to start in planning your next vacation? This list will get you going and steer you in the right direction.
AIR TRAVEL BUDGET - Never underestimate the importance of knowing about what a vacation will cost you or your family. Be prepared.
CAR TRAVEL BUDGET - Never underestimate the importance of knowing about what a vacation will cost you or your family. Be prepared.
TRAVEL BUDGET WORKSHEET – Don’t just plug in random numbers, do the math! Assign an average to each night’s stay or meal eaten and multiply it times the number of days or nights you’ll be traveling. This page can help.
ITINERARY OVERVIEW – In the beginning stages of travel planning, use this list for charting your course.
ITINERARY DETAILED - Knowing what your options are for meals and for what to do in between will help you maximize the fun on this adventure.
ROADTRIP ITINERARY - Planning a trip to Grandma’s house? Maybe your goal is a 3-month tour or all of the National Parks? Whatever your roadtrip goals are write them down so you can eliminate some of the frustration of the unexpected.
WHEN LEAVING CHILDREN BEHIND – If you are the primary caregiver of your children and you are concerned about leaving them in someone else’s hands, then the is the list that you will need to write it all down. Be detailed. Take a load off your mind knowing that Sally will be on time to her dentist appointment and Tom will be practiced and ready for his next Spelling test.
PACKING LIST A - No matter what your packing and travel needs, this list is broad enough to allow you to include whatever unique packing requirements you might have.
PACKING LIST B – Use this list to remind you of what is important to pack on any regular trip.
PACKING LIST FOR CHILDREN – Babies and kids add several dimensions to any vacation or trip. Their comfort directly effects your comfort so packing the right things is crucial.
CAMPING LIST - Is your family preparing for a camping trip? Are you staying in a tent or even in a cabin? Remembering everything is not easy. Just print out this list and check it off as you gather the items!
CAMPER / RV PACKING LIST - Whether you are planning a trip to the lake for the weekend or a trip around the country for a year, packing your camper or RV is a major task. Your comfort depends upon what you remember (or forget) to bring along.
MAIL EXCHANGE - Organizing a postcard exchange with friends is a great way to get mail and collect postcards from all over.
MAIL EXCHANGE (Postcard Collections) – Use this page to keep track of all of your postcards received and make notes about who sent it and when.
PLACES VISITED LOG – Sometimes it is just fun to look back and remember all of the places you’ve been. This page is a great way to keep track of personal or family travel memories.
PLACES TO SEE – For those goal-oriented travelers who would like to keep a reminder of all of their favorite, not-yet-seen locations and sites.
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