The earlier you plan your holidays, the more fun you will get out of your pleasure trip. This is because you can save a lot of last minute hassle and sudden embarrassments if you haven’t planned your trip in advance. Planning your trip at least 6 weeks prior to it, gives you the ample time to decide each and every step beforehand.
It’s never too soon to start planning for a trip but the amount of time you spend packing can vary. Many people will wait until the last minute to pack their belongings in their suitcase but others might have their items stored away for months. So what’s normal?
About 6 weeks before your trip, make a packing list. To do that, go through some things in your mind like what is your daily hygiene routine, and what you need for it. Do you need prescription medications or any other special items? How many days will you be gone (including travel days)? What kinds of clothes do you need?
Then let that list sit there for a day or so and come back to it because there’s always something on that list you don’t need and something that should be there but isn’t. After it had time to mature, you can refine it and start gathering stuff. Aim to pack not less than two days before you leave if possible, to reduce stress.