In our podcast earlier this week, we talked about planning for your Summer Vacation! I talked briefly about a Travel Notebook.
In case you missed the podcast here is a brief summary of what a Travel Notebook is and how best to organize it!
What is a Travel Notebook? A travel notebook is where you keep all of your travel information, mostly paperwork for your upcoming trip. The point is to keep everything in one place.
Why is it important? If we are not organized with the paperwork, then often times, things get lost and it is very frustrating trying to find something. It takes up our time and increases our stress level! Two things you do not want to happen when trying to plan a fun filled vacation!
How do you organize a Travel Notebook? First, you need a few supplies. I suggest a small 3 ring binder, a paper hole puncher, dividers with pockets (The pockets are great for brochures). You may want to add a front pouch for pens, pencils and a small calculator. Divide the notebook into main categories for your tabs. I suggest; Budget, Tickets, Transportation, Maps, Hotel, Meals, Activities, Important Phone Numbers.
How to use the Notebook? As you go about planning for your trip and you come up with items you need to save, print offs from the computer etc, you place the items in the notebook where they need to go. Take the notebook with you on your trip and keep using it as a reference. This will save you time, money, and of course unwanted stress!
Enjoy and Happy Organizing!
