Six Months Prior to European Travel

You will need to determine where you want to go in Europe. There are many different European destinations that you can choose from, so you will want to talk to a travel agent, talk to friends, and research the different places to find the right ones for you. You may also want to consider getting a travel guide to Europe. This is a great way to check out the places that you may want to visit and you can highlight the details that you may want to reread on your trip.

Three Months Before Trip

Traveling Europe is closer to reality for you. Are you beginning to get excited? Now you want to begin the detail planning of your trip. A passport will be needed if you don't have one and you will need to purchase your airline tickets and lodging. If the climate is vastly different from yours, then you may need to purchase some clothing for the trip. By planning ahead, you can help to reduce some of the stress that comes with planning a trip.

If you want to go to a special festival or even while you are traveling in Europe, then you will need to book the reservations now. If the event is a large one, then it may become difficult to get tickets if you wait.

Six Weeks Before Trip

Your trip is getting closer, but you still have some things that you need to do. Are you going to rent a car, ride the rails, or take bus transportation through Europe? You will need to research these options and plan accordingly to make sure that you have the transportation that you need. You also will want to make sure that you have a health check-up and get any immunizations that you might need. By doing this in advance, you will be sure that you get everything done.

Four Weeks Before Trip

You will be traveling to Europe in just four weeks. Make sure that you have luggage, maps, something to keep your cash and valuables from being stolen, camera, currency, and an electrical converter if needed. You will also want to contact the embassy to see if there are any warnings that you need to be aware of.

One Week to One Day Before Trip

You are on your way! If you have missed doing something, then it will not get done at this time. Make sure that you have copies your credit cards and passport for safety and get ready to board that plane. Have fun traveling to Europe!