We all love the excitement of going on holiday, the holiday clothes, the beauty prep, the itinerary planning, so it can be easy to forget that you need to be practical too. Here we take a look at the three things that you should definitely do before vacating your life for a while to make sure that you have a good time away, and that your life is there when you get back.

Check Your Documents

When you book your holiday, there are a number of things that you need to do. Dig out your passports, and ensure that theyre in date. Many countries wont accept you if you have less than six months left on your passport. Photocopy them just in case.

You should also ensure that you have adequate travel insurance to cover you for cancellation, baggage loss, injury and more. You can find the best travel insurance for your money here at MoneySavingExpert.

Make sure that you have a copy of the hotel confirmation and sort out any transfers that you might need too.

Keep all the most important documents together for ease of access.

Sort Out the Money

This is something worth sorting out in advance too. Its a well-known fact that changing your money at the airport is a rip off, and it will end up costing you much more than you might think. Instead, do some research and make sure that you get the best deal by changing your money in advance.

If you plan on using your credit or debit card abroad, then make sure that you tell your bank before you go. If you dont, you could end up with a blocked card and no money.

Travel cards are another option when it comes to money. They can be used just like a credit or debit card, but may offer lower fees than your bank, so it pays to be flexible, and do your research when it comes to travel money.

Keep your Home Secure

One of the biggest ruiners of holidays is when you come back after an amazing relaxing vacation to a burgled house. There are, however, a number of things that you can do to prevent this from happening. From leaving lights on a timer to having someone you trust check up on the house, take a look at this helpful article from Homelet.