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Vacay All Day!! Your 3-Step Guide to the Last-Minute Must-Do’s Before Your Big Trip
So, you’re packed, you’re booked, your documents are current, you’ve secured all the travel deals and maximized your points, made arrangements, picked your highlights, and can’t wait to see the sights from your bucketlist, and you are good to go.
Are you sure?
I’m not trying to freak you out, but an imminent trip can bring out the Nervous Nelly in any of us. So if you’re feeling that doubt (Did you remember your phone charger? Did you download all the books and movies you want for the trip?) about crossing your T’s and dotting your I’s before you go, breathe easy, because I’ve done the heavy lifting for you.
The three things you must do in the last 72 hours before your trip to triple-check, sign off, and fully step into your best vacation-mode self are shown below.
Step One: Pack
Download this Google Sheets packing list template if you still need to pack. It’s 200 items you might need. I say you might because no one needs this much stuff for one trip. That’s why you have the option to copy the tab and create a new list for each trip. Voila!
Pro Tip: Don’t delete tabs after a trip. Use it to inform your next trip, for history, or create themes (beach vacations, camping…
