Holiday checklist

A good holiday checklist separates three questions: what must be done before departure, what belongs in the luggage and what must be checked on arrival and before departure? For a holiday home or a In addition to clothing and personal things, the holiday apartment also includes booking documents, kitchen supplies, key transfer and actual equipment.

Start early with the points that cannot be made up in the short term. Then check the information about the accommodation and only then create a personal packing list. Do not take them unnecessarily With things and still do not overlook important documents, medicines or agreements.

Brief facts on the subject

• ID cards, booking confirmation, proof of payment, address and contact details should be accessible offline.
• Entry, health and traffic rules depend on the destination and route and must be checked up-to-date.
• In the case of holiday homes, in addition to clothing, bed linen, towels, kitchen supplies, heating, Wi-Fi and parking space are part of the planning.
• Key handover, check-in time and a solution for late arrival must be clarified in writing before departure.
• Personal medications, travel pharmacies and important emergency numbers should not be stored on a single mobile phone.
• Children and pets need their own list of documents, equipment, food, medicines and safety issues.
• Upon arrival and before departure, short state and completeness checks help to avoid misunderstandings.

Prepare early before travel

About several weeks before departure, you should compare the booking with your own travel plans. Vote names, travel dates, number of people, pets, total price, final cleaning, deposit and payment status? Helping with a private offer Holiday home from private in the provider and contract audit. In addition, Safely book a holiday home You should provide information about payment methods and conflicting information.

Check the validity of the ID cards and inform yourself about the currently required documents when travelling abroad. The European Union explains travel documents for EU citizens; the specific objective remains subject to the conditions set out therein and the advice given by the competent authorities. The Travel and security advice from the Federal Foreign Office should be checked again shortly before departure.

Health issues also belong on the early list. Check the vaccination status, necessary medicines and the possibility of receiving medicines at the destination. In Vaccinations before vacation You should consider preparing by destination and type of travel. You should clarify personal medical questions with a medical or pharmaceutical specialist.

One week before departure: Check accommodation and arrival

Compare the promises from the listing with what you actually need. Make a note on an accommodation list: beds and sleeping places, bedding, towels, kitchen, coffee machine, washing machine, heating or air conditioning, WLAN, car park and outdoor area. Not every mentioned equipment is automatically included in the price. General selection helps Rent a holiday home; who fluctuates between different types of accommodation, can Hotel or holiday home Compare.

Save the full address, the directions and the telephone number of the contact person. Ask about check-in time, key location, access code, parking option and how to deal with delays. For a late arrival, the indications are Later arrival and key transfer Helpful. When travelling by train or bus, additional transfers and the last way with the Train and bus journeys voting; for the islands, Ferry and island journeys plan separately.

Packing list for holiday home and holiday apartment

The equipment of the accommodation determines what you have to take with you. Divide the list by person and purpose and delete things that are proven to exist. This reduces luggage and prevents double purchases.

• Documents and money:ID cards, booking confirmation, proof of payment, driver's license, insurance details, bank cards and some cash for the first way.
• Health:personal medicines, prescriptions or certificates, small travel pharmacies, glasses or contact lenses, sunscreen and mosquito protection.
• Clothing:appropriate clothing for weather and activities, sleeping clothes, shoes, rain or heat protection and bathing or sports equipment.
• Holiday home supplies:only missing kitchen and bath items, such as detergent, coffee filters, spices, garbage bags, towels or toilet paper for the first night.
• Technology:mobile telephone, chargers, power bank, adapters, as well as stored address and emergency contacts.
• Children:Age-appropriate clothing, favorite things, medicines, snacks, drinking bottle and things to get there. Cot, high chair and protective grilles must be explicitly confirmed; which: Apartment with children shows further test points.
• Pets:food, bowls, line or transport box, blanket, medicines, vaccination and insurance certificates. Rules and entry requirements are supplementary Holidays with a dog.

Arrival and first inspection

After handing over the keys, first check whether the property is safely accessible and the main facilities are working. Compare the number of sleeping places and the agreed equipment with the actual condition. Major damages, missing items or significant deviations should be documented promptly with date and photos and reported to the contact person.

A short message for arrival can prevent misunderstandings: We arrive on [date] against [time]. Please confirm us by [time] where we receive the key and who we will be delaying call. Save the response offline as well. For a sustainable planned arrival, you can also use the train, bus, car and ferry based on the instructions for Sustainable travel Compare.

During the stay and before departure

Keep keys, access cards and important contact details so that they are not lost. For appliances, heating, fireplace, pool or special facilities, the accommodation instructions apply. Write down: Damage that is noticed later, immediately. In the case of a holiday apartment or a holiday home, it also makes sense to store personal things separately from the existing equipment.

On the last day, go through the list in reverse order: packing personal belongings, checking the refrigerator and cabinets, doing garbage and dishes by appointment, closing windows and doors, Turn off devices and hand in keys at the agreed location. If necessary, photograph the condition and keep messages and receipts until the final clarification of the deposit. The general Travel arrangements help to time the points on documents, health and mobility.

Frequent questions about the holiday checklist

When should I start the checklist?

With documents, health issues and checking the booking you should start several weeks before. Luggage and final questions follow in the week before departure.

What do I have to take to the holiday home?

It depends on the promised equipment. Check especially bed linen, towels, kitchen supplies, toilet paper, cleaning products and supplies for the first night.

What documents belong in the luggage?

ID cards, booking confirmation, proof of payment, address, contact details, insurance data and, if necessary, driving licence and medical certificates.

How important is key delivery?

Very important. Place, time, contact person, access code and late arrival solution should be clearly agreed before departure.

What belongs in the travel pharmacy?

Above all, personal medication and a suitable basic equipment. Which means are useful in individual cases depends on health, destination and type of travel.

What do I need to consider in children?

Check sleeping space, safety, food, medication and employment for arrival. Promised equipment such as travel bed or high chair should be confirmed in writing.

What is important for a pet?

Permission, documents, food, transport, medicines, leash and the rules of the accommodation belong on its own list. For international travel, additional current requirements must be checked.

What should I document on departure?

Agreed cleaning, key return and conspicuous damage. Condition photos, messages and receipts should be kept until the clarified deposit.