Your Holiday Checklist: Before And After Your Trip

When you’re about to go on holiday, there’s a huge amount to remember. Have you packed your suitcases and ensured that each family member is ready to depart? What about your flight details—do you know exactly when it leaves and from which gate? Sometimes, planning for a holiday can feel like a full-time job. It’s no wonder that an increasing number of travellers are overwhelmed just from planning their trip.

Indeed, you can sometimes be so caught up in planning a holiday that it’s easy to forget what comes after. There’s a lot you need to do once you return as well, and since you’ll be tired and burnt out from the stresses of a lengthy holiday, you might neglect this aspect. You’re not alone—many holidaymakers have realized too late that there was something they should have done upon their return. Here’s a handy holiday checklist for both before and after your trip.

BEFORE - Airport parking

We won’t necessarily cover the completely obvious in this guide—you should already be thinking about passports, suitcases, etc. Instead, we’ll focus on the things that don’t immediately spring to mind.

• Airport parking is definitely important.
• You want to ensure your vehicle is safe and sound for your return, but you also don’t want to pay through the nose.
• Many travel packages include airport parking, so make sure you’ve arranged this aspect of your journey before you fly.

AFTER - Documenting your trip

You don’t want to forget the happy memories you’ve created while on holiday, do you? It’s likely that you’ll take many holiday photos, as your friends on social media will want to see them.