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Location/Dates of travel______________________

Tell the following people where we can be reached:

Name	Phone	Relationship

Travel Plans
Car Travel Fill up with gas Tires/water/oil Maps/directions Snacks/drinks Activities for kids Audio books Tapes for kids _________ _________	Bus/Train Travel Carrier______________ Phone______________ Tickets Schedule Snacks/drinks Personal items Tape cassette player Books/magazines _________	Air Travel Airline_____________ Phone_____________ Travel agent_______ Airplane tickets Photo I.D. Frequent flyer cards Request for special meals Seat assignments _________

If Staying in Hotel Hotel_____________ Phone____________ Reservation #__________ Discount or upgrade coupons _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________	If Renting Car Car Agency________ Phone_____________ Reservation #__________ Membership card Discount or upgrade coupons _________ _________ _________	If Leaving Country Passport Photocopy (pack separately) Visas needed___________ Foreign currency Special medical preparation Electrical converters _________ _________

Wallet

Cash needed for trip $_________
Checks
Single dollars for tipping
Traveller's checks needed for trip $_________
Keep record or check #'s elsewhere
Remove unneeded credit cards/other cards
Take important cards (health insurance)
List of important numbers (doctors,insurance)
_____________________

Before Leaving
Bills to be Paid	_________ _________	_________ _________

Pet Arrangements
Name	Phone

Ask Neighbor to
Keep an eye on the house Water plants	Collect unexpected packages _________

Exit Punch List
Before You Leave Run disposal Run dishwasher Empty perishables from fridge Turn down thermostats Close and lock windows Pull down shade/close drapes Empty trash	Turn off baby monitors Washer water shut off Set timers/leave on lights Water plants Check departure times Turn off or unplug: Stove burners Oven Coffee maker Toaster	Make sure you have: Keys Wallet Airline tickets Have kids use leaving Lock all doors Alarm on _________ _________
Suitcases to Go Special kid bags Snack/activity bag Car seats	Purse Briefcase Suitcases Presents/gifts	Books/tapes Camera Athletic equipment _________

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