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An Organized Vacation is a Relaxing Vacation

 

Summer is  here - the most popular time of year to go on vacation. While you may be looking forward to your vacation destination, you may be dreading the last-minute scrambling that typically accompanies your pursuit of relaxation. These tips will help make sure your trip is actually as relaxing and enjoyable as you've imagined it will be by helping you get organized before you leave.

Have a single place where all of your travel information is stored.  Use a notebook, file folder or binder to hold your itinerary, airline tickets, car rental information, passports, maps, travel agent information, brochures, etc.

Use lists to help you make sure that you have everything taken care of before you leave. You should have a packing list for each family member, as well as a to-do list of all the things you need to take care of before you go. My APPLES Resource Guide includes a comprehensive vacation checklist to help you get started.

Prepare instructions for whoever is taking care of your house, mail, pets and plants.  If members of more than one family will be caring for these items, let them know who the other people are so they won't be surprised to see them in your home. Write down exactly what you expect each person to do while you're gone. Give them phone numbers where they can reach you in an emergency (both hotel and cell phone numbers). 

Set aside an area to accumulate your travel necessities as you pack. A spare bedroom or an unused corner of a bedroom is ideal. Start gathering things several weeks before you're scheduled to leave so that you don't have to endure a last minute shopping and packing marathon. You don't have to actually start packing the suitcases yet (although you can), but at least start to pull together some of the items on your packing list. If you'll be traveling to a different climate, make sure everyone's off-season clothing still fits.

Think carefully about what clothing needs to go with you.  Many people pack significantly more clothing than is necessary. Carefully consider the weather and the activities in which you'll be participating. If you can avoid changing clothes every day, you may be able to lighten your load and save on baggage fees. Also consider wearing some of your grungiest, most worn out clothing (including socks and undies) for long car trips.  After you've worn it, you can throw it out and make room for the souvenirs that you pick up along the way. If you plan on some of those souvenirs being t-shirts, pack fewer shirts at home.

Set a budget ahead of time. Nothing ruins a vacation as quickly as the constant refrain of "No" when your kids (or fellow adults!) ask you to buy something for them. Communicate ahead of time how much you're willing to spend on souvenirs, and then stick to your budget. Consider being nonjudgmental about how your kids choose to spend their allotted souvenir money - if it's not illegal, immoral, or dangerous, and it will fit in the suitcase, you can use it as a teaching moment. Not only will they learn that once they've spent their allotted funds there's no more money available, but they might also learn that photographs, postcards, and memories of good times will last longer than any trinket.

If you're traveling by car, have it serviced before you go. Don't wait until the last minute in case your mechanic has to order a part that might otherwise delay your trip. Make sure you have an emergency kit on board, including a flashlight (with spare batteries), first aid kit, and jumper cables.

Enjoy yourself.  Have a great trip, and make notes about any suggestions you may have for making your next trip even more enjoyable.

About the Author

Internationally known professional organizer, author, and speaker Sue Becker is the founder and owner of From Piles to Smiles. Sue's company has helped business and residential clients from Washington State to Washington, D.C. live more stress-free and harmonious lives by removing obstacles such as clutter, disorganized paperwork, and poor time management. Sue is also a professional speaker to corporations, hospitals, and organizations across the country. Thousands of individuals have benefited from Sue's assistance and wisdom by creating substantial change in their lives. Sue is Illinois' first Certified Professional Organizer in Chronic Disorganization. Her writings have appeared in over seventy periodicals and books, including Real Simple Magazine and The Chicago Tribune. She co-authored the book Conversations on Success, and has appeared as an organizational expert on NBC News and the national TV show, Starting Over. A CPA, Sue has earned an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg Graduate School of Management. She serves her community by volunteering with a number of local organizations. http://www.pilestosmiles.com/

Questions & Answers about Kid Travel Organize


I have 2-3 months to travel/volunteer abroad - where should i go? Any recommended voluntary organisations?

Ive already travelled Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Singapore and Malaysia - i would like to do some volunteering with kids somewhere, want to stay in Asia but not back to where ive been. I was thinking Sri Lanka (but this might be a bit dangerous?) or the Phillipines for a bit, then see a bit of India and on to Nepal by March next yr (so spring time there). Does this sound like a logical plan??? I also dont want to pay through the nose for volunteering, does anyone know of any cheaper alternatives? I would like to have my voluntary work organised before i go. Im single female traveller.

Well Sri Lanka is no longer dangerous country any more, the civil war is over for six months now. Living terror free since then. And things are returning back to normal, slowly but surely. May be Sri Lanka can use your generous services this time around..:) And its closer to India from SL as well.

I reckon Philippines would be more dangerous, cause the rebels there are creating a bit of mayhem there (okay more than a bit..:-s). Heard on the news about a hostage takeover and some tense fighting in Philippines. http://www.france24.com/en/20091123-twenty-one-found-dead-hostage-crisis-says-military

Well in the end its all up to you i guess...:)

can u help me make a list?

hi everyone, i'm 38 weeks pregnant and ive still got lots to do, i just need someone to help me prioritize and help me with a list! I still have to do the following, buy cot and crib sheets, pick up car seat from friend (5 minutes walk away), buy mini toiletries or put toilettries i have into travel bottles, clean my whole house - its a mess!, wash dressing gown as i just spilled stuff down it, make sure hospital bags have everything i need, get my hair trimmed as getting long and tuggy, buy formula milk, organise my other 2 kids rooms, buy toothpaste, buy handwash, make a snack list and phone number list for hospital, geez i didnt realise how much til i typed it! ps its 8pm now where i live, was supposed to go shopping today but felt so tired i couldnt as i cant get to sleep at night, please help me sort this out, thanks

Okay. :-)

Start your wash (wash dressing gown)
make a snack list for hospital

Shopping:
buy mini toiletries
buy snacks
buy formula milk
buy toothpaste and handwash
buy cot and crib sheets
pick up car seat from friend (5 minutes walk away)

Back at home:
make phone number list for hospital
make sure hospital bags have everything i need

Don't bother:
get my hair trimmed as getting long and tuggy (Do this tomorrow)organise my other 2 kids rooms (maybe pointless.. it will be messy the next day)
clean my whole house (Ask someone else to be so kind)

Hugs!

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