When should I start preparing for a trip?

Get started early – yes, at least a few months before you depart – to ensure you have everything you need. If you don't, you'll still have plenty of time to chase the best deals and shop to fill any gaps in your wardrobe.



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“Start at least one clear day before. Pack what you have and note what you still need to pack.” But be wary of packing too early. I've learned that it's easy to start packing a week before and then forget what you've packed. A day or two before you travel is ideal.

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Here are five things to remember planning your next trip:
  1. Pack the Essentials. Photo by Arnel Hasanovic on Unsplash. ...
  2. Bring a Credit Card. Photo by Patrick Tomasso on Unsplash. ...
  3. Make Copies of Important Documents. Photo by Nicole Geri on Unsplash.
  4. Charge Up Your Electronics. ...
  5. Prepare Your Home. ...
  6. Preparing for Your Next Vacation.


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The most recent data from Google Flights shows the lowest average price for flights starting in mid-December (around Christmas) are usually available around 71 days before departure. That's a whopping six weeks earlier than Google's findings last year when holiday prices were lowest about 22 days before departure.

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Do the clothing countdown: If you need a mantra to help streamline your wardrobe, use the 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 rule for a weeklong trip: Limit yourself to no more than five sets of socks and underwear, four tops, three bottoms, two pairs of shoes and one hat.

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No matter how long your trip is, try to limit yourself to no more than seven days' worth of clothing. Get used to wearing clothing more than once (no one really notices or cares). Also, plan on doing laundry on the road.

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7 Things NOT to Do When Planning a Trip
  1. Don't Opt for Budget Airlines Automatically. ...
  2. Don't Skip the Insurance When You Plan Your Trip. ...
  3. Don't Buy a Bunch of Travel-Sized Toiletries. ...
  4. Don't Exchange Currency Before Leaving. ...
  5. Don't Blindly Use a Credit Card. ...
  6. Don't Plan an Overzealous Itinerary. ...
  7. Don't Pack Too Much.


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12-18 Months Old Once your child starts walking, all bets will probably be off unless you are blessed with the chillest of children. One year olds are often highly mobile yet totally uncontrollable, making for a potentially dangerous travel combination.

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Flying during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy may be considered risky as miscarriage is more common during this early stage.

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