Travel Preparation Checklist

Collect the essentials

Good preparation connects the booking, documents, journey, accommodation and health needs before departure.

Children's backpack and teddy bear for the trip

A teddy bear sits next to a packed blue children’s backpack and reminds of travel preparation with children. Photo: Alesia Belaya

Plan the arrival

Confirm destination, dates, travellers and budget. Keep the booking confirmation, payment deadlines, cancellation terms and contacts together. Check identity documents, entry requirements, insurance and authorisations in good time.

Check transport connections, the final route, parking, key handover, latest arrival time and an emergency contact. Allow extra time with children, older travellers, equipment or several households. Keep digital documents available and carry an accessible backup of essential information.

Holiday Checklist

Check booking documents, travel arrangements, equipment, medicines, children, pets, arrival, the property and key return before and during the trip.

How to Avoid Holiday Rental Scams

Unusually low prices, time pressure, stolen images and unclear provider details can signal a scam. Check the property, contract, payment route and contact details before paying.

Travel Vaccinations

Vaccination planning depends on destination, route, season, activities, entry rules and personal health. Official health and entry information can change, so check it close to departure and follow medical advice about medicines, contraindications and timing. Insurance reimbursement varies; confirm cover directly. Keep vaccination records and prescriptions with the travel documents.