Preparing for Vacation. In Travel, Vacation by Samuel RiveraJuly 5, 2010Leave a Comment The List! Reservations confirmed. Hotel, Time Share or ResortCar RentalSpeciality/On Route SpotsBus, Train or Plane Trip Packing ClothesMedicineSpecial Gear Road Trip DirectionsGPSPacking Car Somethings to do or don’t do. Don’t Announce all over your social circles that you’re going to be out of the house on Vacation unless you have a house sitter and the house is always under someones eye.Do have a plan.Leave enough time to get to events or functions.Do keep packing light and keep your plans simple. The Vaction ChecklistFrommers