Prior to Leaving
- Bring dollar bills for tipping – at
airport, hotel, etc.
- Leave emergency contact names
and phone numbers with your
family
- Notify banks and credit card
companies re ATM usage
- Stop Mail delivery
- Make long-term parking
reservation/hire limo
- Contact cell phone carrier for
foreign travel calls
- Water plants
- Turn off heat / AC
- Check weather a few days before
your trip to pack the right clothing
- Make arrangements for pets
- Leave itinerary for family