Things You Should Do Before Going on Holiday
Finally, you can forget about deadlines, financial reports and even about your annoying boss and his continuous complaints. You are going away for a couple of days or weeks and you plan to relax, get that beautiful tan you’ve been yearning for all winter and maybe even meet some interesting people. But, before you can go enjoy your perfect vacation, there are some things you must take care of.
First of all, clean up your home: empty your refrigerator and toss out perishables, take out the garbage, do your laundry and change the bed linens. Taking care of all these chores in advance may seem useless now but it will look like a wise decision when you return. There is nothing better than getting home, after spending a couple of exhausting hours in the car or on a plane, and finding a freshly made bed waiting. A quick shower, a good night sleep and you will be ready to jump back into your daily activities.
Arrange for someone to take care of your pet while you are away. Also, ask a neighbour to come every once in a while to water your plants and check the house. If possible, ask him or her to come at different hours instead of establishing a tight program. This way people will see activity inside the house and will know someone’s home.
Pay your bills. The last thing you want when returning from your holiday is to deal with penalties. Plus, you … READ MORE ...