DOMESTIC TRAVEL
- MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR PAYMENT OF BILLS THAT WILL COME DUE DURING YOUR ABSENCE ( PAY EARLY IF POSSIBLE)
- CANCEL NEWSPAPER DELIVERY
- ARRANGE FOR LAWN – PLANT WATERING/LAWN MOWING
- CONTACT POST OFFICE FOR A TEMPORARY HOLD OF ALL MAIL
- ARRANGE FOR PET CARE FOR ALL ANIMALS
- INFORM YOUR NEIGHBOR/ POLICE – ALARM COMPANY OF ABSENCE, AND HOW TO MAKE CONTACT IN
AN EMERGENCY
- ASK YOUR NEIGHBOR TO REMOVE DOORKNOB HANGERS AND FLYERS
- PURCHASE TRAVEL ACCIDENT – MEDICAL INSURANCE, TRIP INSURANCE
- SELECT AIRLINE SEATS EARLY
- PRE-ORDER MEALS TO MEET YOUR SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS
- GIVE YOUR TRAVEL ITINERARY TO A NEIGHBOR OR FRIEND
- MAKE A PHOTOCOPY OF THE FRONT AND BACK OF THE CREDIT CARDS YOU ARE TAKING, AIRLINE TICKETS, PASSPORT, AND RESERVATION CONFORMATIONS. (MAKE A COUPLE OF COPIES AND KEEP THEM APART, SO THEY WILL BE EASY TO FIND IF THE ORIGINALS ARE LOST).
- LEAVE A SET OF HOUSE AND CAR KEYS WITH A RELATIVE OR FRIEND.
- PLACE LUGGAGE TAGS BOTH OUTSIDE AND INSIDE YOUR LUGGAGE
- PLACE BRIGHT COLORED OR LABELED STRAPS, TAGS, ON LUGGAGE TO MAKE IT EASY TO FIND.
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL
- OBTAIN OR RENEW PASSPORT AND INTERNATIONAL DRIVERS PERMIT
- SECURE VISAS OR TOURIST CARDS (ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS FOR TRAVEL)
- CHECK ON TOURIST REGULATIONS FOR COUNTRIES TO BE VISITED
- ORDER A COPY OF THE FREE BOOKLET (KNOW BEFORE YOU GO) U.S. CUSTOMS SERVICE. BOX 7407 WASHINGTON D.C. 20044
JUST BEFORE LEAVING
- BE SURE TO CHECK TO SEE IF YOUR AIRLINE FLIGHT OR TRAIN,BUS,CRUISE SHIP IS ON TIME
- TURN ON ANSWERING MACHINE
- LOWER BOTH REFRIGERATOR AND WATER HEATER THERMOSTATS
- TURN OFF LIGHTS/HEAT/AIR CONDITIONER/WINDOW FANS
- SECURE WINDOWS AND DOORS ALL AROUND YOUR HOME OR APARTMENT
- TURN OFF WATER SUPPLY
- SET YOUR HOME LIGHT TIMERS TO GO ON AND OFF AT RANDOM TIMES , BOTH EARLY AND LATE
GENES LUGGAGE
818-364-8787
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