Everyone approaches travel planning in their way, but there are common items on the to-do list. The Sun has told tourists 10 things they should always do at home before traveling abroad to avoid problems after returning.
Different people prepare for vacations in different ways. Some people like to clean the whole house before leaving, while others just need to know that the windows are closed. A survey of 2,000 adults revealed the most important things tourists do to prepare for a trip, including washing the dishes and emptying the bins.
According to the report, 67% of travelers go through the house with a conditional list before departure, checking that everything is done. This usually includes turning off the lights and heating, checking electrical appliances, cleaning the refrigerator, and watering the plants.
Nevertheless, upon returning home, one in five Britons discovers that something has gone wrong. In 54% of cases, it is a broken pipe, in 41% – it a defrosted refrigerator, and in another 27% – it is moldy food. This means that many still forget about some of the things on the list. Six out of ten people say they would use technology to help prepare for a vacation at home if it existed.
So, the top 10 things to do before going on vacation:
- Make sure all windows are closed
- Take out the trash
- Wash the dishes
- Make sure that the lights are turned off everywhere
- Turn off the heating and shut off the water
- Collect passports and other important documents in one place
- Turn off electrical appliances
- Water the plants
- Empty the fridge
- Wash clothes