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Going on holiday soon? There is sure to be a lot of excitement in the run-up to a vacation, but this can also be a stressful time. There is a lot that needs to be organised for a smooth and successful vacation and you certainly want to make sure that it is a relaxing experience. With this in mind, here are a few things to get done the week that you go on holiday so that everything goes according to plan.

Getting Documents Together

First, you need to make sure that you have all of your documents together. This is likely to include your passport, boarding pass, booking reference numbers, receipts etc. It is a good idea to make copies of all of these and to place them in a plastic wallet for easy access throughout your trip. You might also want to make sure that you have digital versions on your phone too.

Airport Transfers

An easy aspect of the trip to forget is how you will get from the airport to your hotel. It can take a long time to queue for a cab particularly during peak season and public transportation can be crowded and difficult to work out. The best solution is to book an airport transfer so that you can shoot off straight away and start enjoying your holiday. Search online, such as Tenerife airport transfers, and find an experienced and reputable transfer company.

Practice Pack

It is a smart idea to check your airline’s luggage restrictions so that you can work out what you can take on holiday with you and whether or not you need to add hold luggage. You should then perform a practice pack to make sure that you can easily get everything in and avoid a panic the night before.

Finances

You also need to make sure that you have your finances in order before heading overseas. This could include exchanging currency, transferring money to an account specifically for overseas spending to avoid charges and noticing your bank of the dates that you will be abroad.

Taking Care of Things at Home

You also need to make sure that you have things taken care of at home while you are away. This might include having somebody to come over to look after the pets and water the plants, cancelling any deliveries and notifying your neighbours that you will be away for a while.

These are the main steps that you need to take before you jet off on holiday. Taking care of these aspects should help to reduce stress and ensure that the holiday is smooth, straightforward and relaxing. A holiday should always be a highlight of the year but in order for this to be the case you should always be organised.