Whether you’re planning a long-term trip for business or pleasure, going away for a long time involves lots of organisation and planning, especially if you want to make your journey as stress-free as possible. The endless list of things you need to plan and prepare can sometimes seem daunting so to help you out, we’ve compiled a list of tips and tricks to make sure that your journey can run as smoothly as possible.
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Planning
Planning is the first and most important stage of any project and one of the best ways to start is by making a list of all the things you need to get done, based on their priorities, and any pending deadlines. Making a list may seem like a dull and useless task but it will have a huge impact on the progress of your project and you can use it to keep track of your progress, plus once you get something done, there’s nothing more satisfying than crossing it off your list!
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Priorities
Once you’ve made your list, you can identify the priorities that you need to get done first. This will depend on your personal situation, so for example, if you’re leaving behind family or pets you may need to make some preparations. These days it’s not difficult to stay in touch with friends and family while you’re abroad, but this could become slightly more complicated if there’s a significant time difference. Try to organise a suitable time that works for everyone so that you can stay connected. If you are leaving behind a pet and/or an empty house, you may have more to think about. The ideal solution could be to get a friend or family member to stay at your place and take care of your pet for the duration of your trip. While there are various other solutions, this one is probably the most cost-effective and most likely to give you the most peace of mind.
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Book everything in advance
Whether you’re travelling to new places or somewhere you’ve visited several times before, booking your tickets and accommodation in advance has various benefits. This includes parking, as leaving your airport parking decisions till the last minute can be both costly and could even risk you missing your flight! First of all, booking flights, parking and accommodation early will definitely save you money and you may be able to afford extra perks like an airport lounge or other facilities to make your journey more enjoyable and relaxing. Secondly, once all these main arrangements are in place, you can start to relax already, as you’ll know that the details of your trip are taken care of and that’s one major thing to tick off your list.
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Insurance
Regardless of the nature of your trip, and any particular activities you may be planning to do, a decent insurance policy is essential so you’ll be covered for any potential problems, including health issues, accidents, baggage loss, and more. Once you’ve completed step 3 above, you’ll have all the information you need to set up the right insurance, and depending on your departure date, you’ll also have the time to shop around to find the best deal for your policy!
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Health
Travelling abroad, especially to countries further afield often has health considerations. You may need to get certain vaccinations for particular illnesses or diseases that may be common in the country of your destination, plus you may need to get these done up to 2 months in advance. If you’re unsure about what travel vaccinations you may need, you can consult the NHS website for lots of information, advice, and guidance.