Your All Inclusive Planning Timeline

YOUR ALL INCLUSIVE PLANNING TIMELINE-

Planning an All Inclusive Trip is so Very Exciting and sometimes as exciting planning as the trip itself!! Here’s your Schedule of what you need to do to plan your dream vacation, and when you should do it all. Don’t worry, Escape Destinations Travel is here to assist you every step of the way! Don’t hesitate to call or email us with any questions, that’s what we’re here for.

9-12+ Months Out-

• Double check your reservation we’ve booked for you, to assure everything is correct.
• If you haven't already, consider creating a Pinterest board for the destination your headed to. 
• Check your passports. Depending on where you're traveling to, you will most likely need at least 6 months on your passport remaining before it expires after your return date. 
  
  

6-9 Months-

• Pin, Pin, Pin! Pin those destination ideas of places you’d like to see (time allotted) to see the country you’ve decided to vacation to!  This part is such fun to plan and dream of your destination.
• Check to make sure your luggage is sturdy, in good condition and adequate for your flights.  If not, purchase now.
• Shop for your accessories you don’t already have on hand: jewelry, shoes, etc. 
  
  

4-6 Months-

• Order what you need for your Travel Size items (like soap, shampoo, lotions, sunscreen, etc.). 
• Determine your comfortable outfit you’ll wear on the trip, keeping in mind the climate your heading to, and dressing in layers (if need be) for your comfort level. 
• Research any special excursions offered by the actual resort where you're staying or locally. Check with the hotel staff (should you choose one outside of the resort) for reputable tour guides.
• Renew your passports, apply for any visas (if needed) and look into any other entry requirements, like vaccinations, etc.
  
  

3 Months-

• Double check your travel documents to make sure you have everything you need in your carry-on bag for your Departure.
• If you haven't looked at your flights in detail, be sure to check it out, these schedules do tend to fluctuate a bit as the dates get closer! 
• Pay off your All Inclusive Resort vacation balance, if you’ve not already done so. 
• Review the Destination Information prepared for you, from Escape Destinations Travel.
  
  

1-2 Months-

• Make sure you have all your outfits decided ahead of time to pack into your luggage. 
• Shop for your amazing vacation! Get plenty of bathing suits and cover ups because you'll be wearing tons of these! 
  
  

2 Weeks-

• Get your clothes packed and ready to go.
• Confirm all the travel details with our travel consultant here at Escape Destinations Travel. 
• Get your hair cut, mani/pedi and any last minute medicines you may need for your vacation. Don’t forget to pack these in your carry-on bag.
• Make sure you have someone available to check your mail, stop your newspaper deliveries, care for your pets, etc.
  
  

1 Week-

• Final preparations for any last minute things you need to accomplish.
• Start packing- Your Vacation is Almost Here! Check out our Blog Posts and checklist we sent you, for more on exactly what to pack. 
• Put in your wallet or purse the cash you'll need to bring. Plan to convert some of your money into the local currency, either at your own bank prior, at the airport, or ATM.
• Make sure you have your travel documents and passports all in one place and ready to go. Have them in hand or in your Carry-On suitcase to show to the airlines as well as the security staff.
  
  

The Day Before-

• Confirm your flights.  The best way to do this is online, which is done very quickly and easily, with the documents sent to you prior by Escape Destinations Travel.
• RELAX! You deserve it after all the hard work you did! 
  
  

Travel Day-

• Leave early for the airport, check with the airlines to see about the minimum amount of time you can arrive, and then plan for extra time to be at the airport.  Remember that International Travel requires you to be there earlier than domestic flights.  Allow time for travel to the airport, parking your vehicle, grabbing a shuttle, etc.
• Don’t forget all your travel documents (have in your hand or in your carry-on luggage) to present.
  
  

When You Arrive-

• You Made It! YAHOO!
• Unpack your bags.
• Arrange for any special clothes to be steamed/ironed (if need be).
• Put any cash and valuables in your in-room safe. 
• Relax and Enjoy- you made it and Vacation is officially here!!
• BE IN THE MOMENT! And enjoy it all! Congratulations! 

 
At the end of the day, if you made it to the resort without a major hiccup, then your vacation is off to a really great start!

My best personal advice: don't stress, relax, and enjoy the memories your making and truly enjoy every moment because it all goes by so fast, it's all worth it in the end!
 
HAVE AN ABSOLUTELY AMAZING VACATION!