The Happy Holidays Guide

Stay one step ahead of vacay horrors with this foolproof checklist.

- Emma Markezic

CHECK YOUR PASSPORT

Most of us double-check we’ve packed our passport before we hit the airport. But did you know it can get you in trouble, even when you have it with you? ‘It may look good to you, but different countries have different rules,’ says Amanda Woods, editor of Adventures All Around travel blog. ‘Some won’t let you in unless you have six months before your passport expires; others require up to four blank pages,’ she says. ‘It’s best to check the requirements of all the countries you’re going to.’

PACK IT UP, PACK IT IN