How to Prepare for a Trip
- arrange for your pets, plants and lawn
- arrange to have your mail and newspaper held at the post office or collected by a friend
- empty the refrigerator and turn it to low (you'll be surprised by your low bill)
- leave a house key with a friend
- lock all doors, windows and car
- notify your neighbours of your absence and how to reach you
- reconfirm your airline ticket
and other reservations - set a light timer
- turn off your computer
- leave a copy of your id/passport with a close friend or relative
- tell your loved ones you love them and you're going to miss them
