Before traveling:
- Renew passport or passport card if traveling internationally
- Take ID depending on nature of travel (Real ID driver's license, passport, passport card, TSA card or Global Entry card).
- Any health insurance & vaccination cards (such as COVID vaccine proof)
- Take glasses (driving, reading, sunglasses)
- Take chargers
- Book ride from home to airport or train/bus station
- Hold postal mail. Request neighbors to hold postal mail for longer periods.
- Prebook baggage for airlines if cheaper
- Take national park or state passes. Print tickets.
- Notify credit cards & bank
- Suspend car or auto insurance
- Turn off water heater
- Turn off all devices to save power
- Cancel internet service for longer trips
- Switch phone plan to enable international access if traveling internationally
- Install any required apps such as theme park planners
- Update GPS maps
- Download maps on phone for offline use
- Inform school. Cancel any private classes & schedule make-up classes.
- Take glasses
Before returning:
- Reinstate car or auto insurance
- Book ride from airport or station to home
- If applied for Global Entry, plan for Enrollment on arrival
- Switch phone plan to domestic cheaper plan if returning after international travel
- Reinstate internet service
After returning:
- Turn on water heater
- Uninstall apps required for traveling
