Most people prefer to have plenty of time to plan for travel. This allows us to hold out for the best prices on airline tickets and lodgings, take advantage of special deals , set dates that coincide with local events (fairs, festivals, and so on), and of course, get everything done without the stress of a time crunch. However, we don't always have a say in how fast a trip comes together. There will be times when your work asks that you jet off post haste, a family emergency requires you to get home in a hurry, or you simply want to get away for a weekend with no real plan besides escaping the demands of your daily life. In these instances it helps to have a plan in place to ensure that nothing is forgotten in your frenzied preparations for departure. So here are just a few tips to help you reach your destination with everything you'll need.
1. Make a list - check it twice. In truth, you might want to make a couple of lists. You should definitely have one for your general travel plans (book flight, book hotel, arrange for car, etc.), as well as one for packing (pants, shirts, bathing suit, and so on). And you might want to include one for electronics and one for toiletries or other extras (sunblock, glasses, and flip-flops, for example). This will not only help to ensure that everything gets packed; it will also give you peace of mind so that you're not constantly wondering what you forgot.
2. Pack light. If you insist on packing everything but the kitchen sink, the odds that you will forget something important are much higher than if you have a small carry-on. Plus, if you don't end up having enough clothing or toiletries to see you through your trip, you can always purchase additional pieces as you go (including another piece of luggage to bring back extra stuff when you return). Or if you're not too keen to add to your collection of clothing,
1. Make a list - check it twice. In truth, you might want to make a couple of lists. You should definitely have one for your general travel plans (book flight, book hotel, arrange for car, etc.), as well as one for packing (pants, shirts, bathing suit, and so on). And you might want to include one for electronics and one for toiletries or other extras (sunblock, glasses, and flip-flops, for example). This will not only help to ensure that everything gets packed; it will also give you peace of mind so that you're not constantly wondering what you forgot.