It’s summer, and for many people, that means vacation. Whether you’re going to the beach or a winter resort (or even staying at home to relax), summer is a well-deserved holiday and a welcome break after all the hard work you put in. You can finally visit your vacation home or go to a resort after months of working extra hard.
However, even your summer vacation has a chance to go awry. Before you even start planning your next holiday getaway, here are a few tips to help you sort everything out.
Tie Up Loose Ends
Even if it is summer and you’re going away on vacation, it’s still important to make sure you accomplished all the necessary tasks that need accomplishing. Whether it be work tasks or chores at home, make sure that you accomplish whatever it is that’s needed. This guarantees that you can focus on relaxing during your vacation.
However, we do understand that some tasks simply can’t be accomplished before you leave for holiday, and that’s perfectly fine. In such a situation, it’s best to arrange everything so when you return, performing that task would be seamless, and you won’t be bothered by your coworkers trying to contact you while you’re on vacation.
Deep Clean Your Vacation Home
Maintaining a vacation house is important because extreme weather and the environment can wear and tear the structure’s exterior. Particularly for beachfront houses, the sand and salt in the air can get on various surfaces in and around your house, and you need to make sure that the elements do not shorten the lifespan of the different parts of your house.
So when we say deep clean, we don’t only mean vacuuming carpets and changing curtains. It means replacing HVAC filters, pressure washing the exterior, checking your metal roofing for maintenance, and inspecting termites. While this might sound like more work, doing this first thing when you return (or hiring professionals to do it before you arrive) helps make your vacation as stress-free as possible.
Don’t Forget the Small Things
Whenever we pack for vacations, it’s inevitable to forget some small items like toiletries or skincare products like sunscreen. In this case, it might be helpful to create a travel packing checklist to help you prepare for everything. Especially if you have particular needs, such as a medicine that’s meant to be taken consistently or a preferred sunscreen, having an actual list of things to bring versus a mental checklist can go a long way.
Included, of course, are other necessities like calling your bank to inform you’ll be making transactions out of your regular location and telling friends and family where you’ll be going (especially if you’re going alone). These should all be included in your checklist. Having one truly reminds you to bring everything you need to be comfortable and enjoy a hassle-free vacation, and it can mean the difference between a great holiday and a sour one.
Restock Your First-Aid Kit
Even if the location you’re traveling to has a first-aid kit, it’s always a good idea to bring your own. Even minor cuts or bruises can be a sore to handle, so dealing with them as early as possible will help you keep a good vacation experience. Especially when your vacation plans are on the more adventurous side of things, carrying a first aid kit is a necessity at all times. Always carry refreshments and snacks too, as the last thing anyone wants is to get dehydrated or extremely hungry.
Insurance Never Hurts Anyone
Before you think that including insurance in your vacation prep list is pessimistic, it’s important to understand that we’re all humans who are prone to unexpected and unforeseeable events. While we may not completely prevent such things from happening, the best we can do is be prepared for it. Of course, as mentioned in the preceding points, putting in the effort to arrange everything beforehand will help a lot, but it’s still better to have insurance ready. Being prepared for worst-case scenarios might not sound fun, but you won’t regret taking out insurance when accidents happen.
Lastly, Don’t Forget to Enjoy
And finally, always remember to enjoy your vacation fully. Turn off your phone, leave your work at work, and be unbothered. It’s time to leave worries and concerns back in the city and to take this moment to relax and to refresh. Especially with the events for the past few months, everyone deserves a vacation.
