BEFORE YOU GO
BOOKED. CHECKED. READY.
Booking your trip and being ready for your trip are two very different things.
You know that little moment when you think:
“Wait… did I forget something?”
That’s exactly what this page is for.
We’ll help you think through the details before you’re standing at the airport wondering whether you needed to do something three weeks ago.
PASSPORTS & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Make sure everyone traveling has the right documents and that they’re valid for the destination.
VISAS & ENTRY RULES
Some destinations require visas, travel authorizations, or other entry requirements.
BAGGAGE
Your airline’s baggage rules can vary by fare, route, and even by the type of ticket you purchased.
CANCELLATION & CHANGE POLICIES
Before you book, know what happens if your plans change.
LAYOVERS & CONNECTIONS
A “great deal” with a 47-minute connection may not actually be a great deal.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
Nobody plans on needing it. That’s kind of the point.
BEFORE YOU LEAVE
The “wait… I need to do THAT?” checklist. Your bags aren't the only thing that needs to be ready.
DOCUMENTS
☐ Passport / ID
☐ Visas or required travel authorizations
☐ Confirmation numbers
☐ Copies of important documents
☐ Travel insurance information
FLIGHT
☐ Check your departure time
☐ Check in online
☐ Download your boarding pass
☐ Confirm baggage allowance
☐ Check your airport and terminal
MONEY
☐ Notify your bank when necessary
☐ Have a payment method that works at your destination
☐ Carry some local currency when appropriate
☐ Know what cards have foreign transaction fees
PHONE
☐ Check your international phone plan
☐ Know whether your destination requires a SIM or eSIM
☐ Download important apps before you leave
☐ Save important numbers somewhere other than your phone
HOME
☐ Hold mail / deliveries if needed
☐ Arrange for pets or plants
☐ Check lights, appliances and doors
☐ Share your itinerary with someone you trust
AND PLEASE…
Charge. Your. Phone.
Seriously.
BEFORE YOU LAND
Because “we’ll figure it out when we get there” is not always a strategy.
A little preparation can make your first few hours at a destination MUCH easier
Before you go, know:
