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ou're finally taking that dream vacation. You've purchased the airline tickets, reserved the hotel room and your itinerary is in place. Amazingly, it's really going to happen. Make sure you leave with everything -- and with everything taken care of. You don't want to wake up in your hotel wondering whether you left the oven turned on at home. After you research your destination, use this checklist as you countdown to departure.
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| Visa applications need to be made up to 12 weeks ahead |
| Check that your passports are valid |
| Book airport taxi service |
| Arrange a house sitter / key holder |
| Contact a house sitting agency |
| Book a Kennel for your pet |
| Make sure your household insurance policy is up to date |
| Tell your home insurance agent if you plan to be away for a long time |
| Check your packing list for items not purchased |
| Arrange for a neighbour to hold your mail |
| Order some foreign currency / Travellers cheques |
| Book long term airport parking |
| Book airport valet parking |
| Leave copies of documents with family or friends |
| Check expiration date on Credit / Debit cards |
| Have alarm system serviced |
| Make a secret note of your credit card pin number |
| Give your destination contact details to family / neighbours |
| Order enough prescription medication for your trip |
| Check vital bills are paid before leaving |
| Check your Credit Card balance |
| Buy Foreign Plug Adaptors |
| Warn Credit Card company of any heavy overseas spending |
| Make sure your mobile phone is activated for use abroad |
| Check for the keys to your suitcases |
| Ask neighbours to water plants in hot weather |
| Buy support socks for long flights |
| Buy Enough Disposable Contact Lenses for Your Holiday Duration |
| Make an address list for sending postcards |
| Check automatic watering system in greenhouse |
| Put valuables in safe / bank |
| Hide spare house keys / car keys |
| Secure shed / outbuilding |
| Make your luggage easily identifiable |
| Confirm hotel reservation |
| Place hanging plants in the shade |
| Top off swimming pool water level |
| Ensure swimming pool is well chlorinated |
| Pack your bags-What to pack check list |
| Set an Alarm Clock if Travelling Early |
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| Set up time switches to turn on some lights at night |
| Dispose of fresh food in fridge or pantry |
| Empty kitchen trash bin to avoid nasty smells on return |
| Fuel up your car for your trip |
| Set Tivo to record any TV programs while your away |
| Have comfortable travelling clothes ready |
| Drain outside taps in case of hard freeze |
| Turn off water feature pumps |
| Turn off swimming pool heating |
| Delete answer phone messages |
| Change answer phone message |
| Set video for not-to-be missed programs |
| Unplug computer and TV in case of lightning strike |
| Move computer out of sight of windows |
| Move valuable objects out of sight |
| Give spare house key to neighbor or family member |
| Turn down central heating thermostat
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| Lock main door behind you
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