If you’re like most people, the holiday season can be more than a little overwhelming. After all, you’re likely juggling shopping for gifts, decorating, cooking, hosting, and visiting friends and family.
That’s why a travel calendar is such a good idea if you’ll be way throughout December. I’m a big fan of creating schedules and itineraries when traveling because they help relieve some of the biggest causes of stress when you’re on the go. When you know exactly where you need to be and at what time, you’ll have peace of mind since you’ll know you’re not likely to miss any flights and can create the rest of your schedule accordingly.
How you create your travel calendar is up to you- whether you like an incredibly detailed hour-to-hour schedule or just a brief overview is totally your personal preference. But either way, the first step is to find a travel calendar you like so you can then fill it in.
Next, I like to gather all of my information in one place. That means going through my email to find any flight and accommodation information, along with any activities you may want to do. During the holiday season, it’s even more important to have this information close by, since so many other people are on the road and in the airports- often causing delays.
While you can definitely create an itinerary on a piece of paper, a digital travel template is likely your best option. That’s because you can then share it with other members of your family, and access it from anywhere.
Now the fun begins. Begin filling in your travel calendar with any information you’ll need to know. This includes flight times, check-in times, check-out times, and the time you absolutely need to leave the house by in order to make it to the airport. Whenever possible, include things like your reservation name, check-in reminders for flights, and small details that will make your life easier.
If you’ll be flying, you’ll need to include flight numbers and times, along with the amount you paid for your ticket and any confirmation numbers so you can easily rebook if your flight is delayed or canceled. If you’re heading overseas, don’t forget to make a note of your travel insurance policy number and the phone number for your insurance company just in case.
Once you have your travel calendar ready, make sure you store it online in the Cloud so you can access it anytime. Print out a copy for your records, and you’ll be ready for an exciting month of travel.
