Last but certainly not least, consider the best times to visit your chosen destination and try to arrange your trip around those times. Some countries offer incredible winter experiences while others rely on the rays for beach and outdoor activities. It all depends on where you’re going!

Now that you have a clearer overview of your trip and all the travel arrangements required, you just have to make sure you keep your health in tip-top condition while you travel. If you have any prescription medication, carry the prescription with you while you travel and keep the medication in its original packaging. For extra peace of mind, keep the original and generic names of your prescription medication nearby in case you need to replace something on your trip.

Next, check whether the country you’re visiting has any vaccination requirements. Depending on the vaccines required and whether they have incubation periods, this step might be earlier in the process.