Travel Planning Checklist

1. Destination research

• Check entry and visa requirements for your nationality.
• Confirm the official tourism board and transport information for your destination.
• Check the weather for your travel dates and pack accordingly.
• Map the neighbourhoods where your main activities are located.
• Check public holidays, major events and seasonal closures.

2. Book the essentials

• Confirm flight times, airports and baggage rules.
• Choose a hotel area before comparing individual hotels.
• Check cancellation and change policies.
• Reserve fixed-time attractions and tours that are important to the trip.
• Save booking confirmations offline.

3. Documents

• Passport validity checked.
• Visa or electronic travel authorization checked if required.
• Travel insurance details saved.
• Emergency contact information accessible.
• Copies of important documents stored securely.

4. Connectivity

Decide whether you will use roaming, an eSIM, a local SIM or Wi-Fi. Arrange the option you prefer before departure when possible, and keep the essential hotel address and booking information available offline.

5. Personal preparation

Check destination-specific health advice from an appropriate official source. Pack any essential medication in accordance with your own medical guidance and carry what you need for the length of the trip.

6. 48 hours before departure

1. Re-check flight status and terminal information.
2. Confirm hotel check-in details.
3. Re-check time-sensitive attraction bookings.
4. Check local weather and transport disruptions.
5. Charge devices and download maps or tickets needed offline.
6. Keep passport, payment method and key confirmations accessible.