A great deal of the pleasure of travelling is the preparation. However, once you know where you want to go and have read all there is to know about it then there are many practical matters to attend to. Here is a list of things to think about.

Travel Checklist
Passport
Visa
Health Documentation
Transportation Tickets
Frequent Flyer Cards
Emergency Information
Insurance
Hotel Reservations
Traveller's Checks
Currency
Credit Cards
Guide Books and Maps
Trip Cancellation/ Medical Insurance
Personal Identification
Copies of Airline Tickets & Passport
Special Event Reservations

Home Checklist
Stop deliveries
Have Post Office hold mail
Arrange care for pets, lawn and plants
Set-up a timed lighting system
Notify local police, neighbours and friends of absence
Leave house key and trip itinerary with a neighbour
Empty refrigerator
Eliminate possible fire hazards (unplug appliances, etc.)
Turn down thermostat
Turn off water heater
Store valuables in a safe place
Lock all doors and windows
Reconfirm with airlines