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Well in Advance       

Plan Trip- obtain information, maps, guides, check all cost - Call us, Come in or Click to find your holiday option
Check your validity of your passport (you should have 6 months from the date of the return)
Check on visa requirements (if you hold a foreign passport a re-entry visa may be required)
Book Flights, accommodation, tours, car hire, transfers and airport parking or a transfer to the airport Call us, Come in or Click
Check Frequent flyer numbers have been advised
Advise any special meal requirements, special seating requests
Check any extra costs, airport taxes, additional insurance for car hire, etc
Check on voltage of the country you are visiting as an adaptor may be required.
Check on any health requirements for the countries you will be visiting
Schedule a medical/dental check up before your trip
If you are taking medications ensure you check if the country you will be visiting allow them
Check on Travel insurance

Others

Find someone to look after pets, if you have a dog we recommend TopDog Minders Australia
Arrange for watering of garden and indoor plants.
Stop newspapers/mail, ask someone to collect them for you
Organise an e-mail address where you can be contacted overseas
Check door and window locks
Take valuables to the bank
Update any personal identification to ensure it is current
Fill out and send in your tax return form if you will be out of the country during the deadline
Fill in an absentee voter form if you will our of the country during an election
If you are receiving payments from any government organisations contact them to advise you will be away.
Arrange for someone to take you to the airport, or book car parking/taxi.

1-2 weeks prior         

Pay any bills and if away for a long duration organise someone to do this for you or arrange direct debits with your bank
Arrange for someone to take out the rubbish after you have departed
Ensure you have all passports, tickets, vouchers.
Organise duty Free
Arrange Travellers Cheques/Foreign Currency
Start packing/wash any clothes you may require (Follow the packing checklist to ensure you don’t forget anything)
Label all luggage inside and out
Arrange a phone card
Break in new shoes to prevent blisters
Leave an itinerary with family
Leave contact addresses and phone numbers with neighbours, friends relatives or business contacts
Check the weather conditions to ensure you pack appropriately
Mow the lawn if necessary

Day of Departure            

Unplug any appliances sensitive to power surges, such as computers, microwaves, television sets
Dial your thermostat up or down to match the temperature of the season
Lock all windows and doors securely and remove any keys hidden outside the house.
Turn on your telephone answering machine.
Set lights and a radio on timers.
Close blinds and curtains.
Remove Perishables from your fridge
Store food in your freezer to prevent having to run to the supermarket on your return home
Wash the dishes/Turn off dishwasher taps.
Ease the pressure on the water heater
Turn off gas to central heating
Set the security system
 

On behalf of Scoresby Travel & Cruise - have a wonderful trip.

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