When preparing for a family vacation, it’s important to book your flights and hotels and write up an itinerary. There are some often overlooked preparation steps you and your family will probably need to take, too.
Don’t overlook these 4 things when prepping for a family vacation
Don’t forget to make these four things a priority before you and your loved ones head off on your upcoming family vacation.
Make Sure Your Car Is Ready
If you’re going to be driving to your destination, then you’ll need to make sure your car is ready for the journey. If you have a chipped or cracked windshield, then you should look into windshield repair or a windshield replacement. Make sure that your car has good tires and brakes, and get an oil change if you need one. It’s also never a bad idea to have your car looked over by a mechanic before you head off on your trip.
Protect Your Home
Your home could be a target for break-ins during your trip if you aren’t careful, so take precautions to protect your home before you leave. Have someone check on your home, and consider putting your lights on a timer so you can make it appear as if someone is home while you’re away on your family vacation.
Go Clothes Shopping
It’s essential to make sure that you have the right clothing for your trip. Do a little research about what the weather will be like when you visit your destination, and make sure that you and your family members have appropriate clothing. Consider picking up a few new outfits that you can wear if you go out somewhere nice at night.
Make Arrangements for Your Pets
If you have pets in the house, then it’s important for you to make arrangements for them before you leave. You may want to:
- contact a local kennel to find out about boarding
- you might want to hire a pet sitter to take care of your pets in your home while on a “humans only” family vacation
Make sure that you look into this ahead of time; after all, many of the best boarding facilities fill up quickly, particularly during busy traveling season. It’s not always easy finding a quality pet sitter!
As you can see, there might be a few things that you’ve overlooked when planning your family vacation. If you take the steps above, you can help make sure that you are ready for your upcoming trip.
About the Writer: Emma is a freelance writer based out of Boston, MA. She writes most often on health and education. When not writing, she enjoys reading and watching film noir. Say hi on Twitter @EmmaSturgis2
