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Planning For Your Vacation

Written by Greystar

Edited by Greystar

Lifestyle December 16, 2016

The holiday season is here, and many people already have their travel plans laid out. Whether traveling for most of the month or just a few days, you should be aware of a few things that you need to consider when planning for your vacation.

Have a Pet Plan

If you have pets, one of your first considerations should be what you are going to do with them while you are gone. Some pets are low-maintenance and do not require much, but other pets will need daily supervision and care. If you have pets, consider asking someone you trust to help you while you are out of town or checking your pet into a boarding facility.

Clear the Fridge

Depending on how long you plan to be gone, you should check for foods that are going to spoil. Nothing is worse than coming back home and finding a fridge filled with rotting food. Things that you should more than likely get rid of include leftovers, produce that spoils quickly, and milk that is nearing its expiration date.

Notify Your Bank

If you plan on traveling a fair distance from your home, it is always a good idea to notify the bank. Oftentimes, a bank will put a temporary hold on accounts that suddenly have transactions away from their normal area. This precaution helps prevent credit card fraud, but it also makes it sometimes frustrating for vacationers, so if you are planning for your vacation, just give your bank a quick call.

Hold Your Mail

For longer trips, it might make sense to notify the post office to hold mail going to your apartment. Mailboxes can get backed up if you are away from home for too long. Notifying the mail that you are not home allows you to get all your mail at one time. Alternatively, you might see if you can get someone to stop by your apartment and pick up your mail for you.

Water Your Plants

Houseplants are a great way to liven up your apartment, but they do need care. If you plan on being away from your apartment for a considerable amount of time, find someone who can water your plants. No one wants to come home from vacation to an apartment filled with dead plants!