{"id":17824,"date":"2017-04-11T09:18:35","date_gmt":"2017-04-11T08:18:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thetopvillas.com\/blog\/?p=17824"},"modified":"2025-12-17T10:27:52","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T15:27:52","slug":"villa-holiday-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thetopvillas.com\/blog\/travel-guides\/villa-holiday-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Vacation rental checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

The flights are sorted and your vacation rental\u00a0is booked, so now’s the time to start getting ready\u00a0for your trip. Whether you’re traveling in a large group or as a couple, this villa holiday checklist will ensure you’re totally prepared for a relaxing break with Top Villas. Here’s what to bring with you.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

What to bring with you<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Villa information pack<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A few weeks prior to your arrival, the team at Top Villas will send you a villa information pack via email in PDF form. This includes your check-in and check-out times, along with your villa’s address, directions to the villa, the details of your villa management company, and the door code that you’ll need to access the property. If you have an issue with directions or any other problems during your stay, get in touch with the home’s management company whose details are found in this pack. They will be able to help you and\u00a0solve any issues.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Travel Insurance<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Wherever you’re headed on vacation, our advice is simple: make sure you have a comprehensive\u00a0travel insurance policy that covers you in the event of\u00a0theft, injury or loss. Ensure\u00a0the policy includes cancellation cover during natural disasters, especially if you’re traveling to\u00a0Florida or the Caribbean during hurricane season<\/a>. We recommend printing off a paper copy of your travel insurance documents, just in case you lose access to your emails with the policy cover information.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Driving license<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you’re planning to hire<\/a> a car, make sure you bring your driving license with you. You’ll need it to\u00a0rent the car initially and it can also be handy as a form of ID when paying for drinks. Also, be aware of which side of the road you should be driving on \u2013 in the USA, it’s the right-hand side of the road, for example, while in Barbados they drive on the left.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Passport<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

It sounds obvious but if you’re traveling overseas then you’ll need to make sure you bring your passport with you. Check the expiry date on your passport and make sure that you have at least six months of validity remaining on the passport after the last day of your holiday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Visa<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Depending on where you’re traveling to and which kind of passport you hold, you may need a visa. Check the rules before booking and allow plenty of time \u2013 applying for visas can be a long and involved process.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Medical supplies<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you’re on medication, make sure you pack the drugs and supplies you need in your carry-on luggage. Consider wearing a medical alert bracelet with information about your condition, if appropriate.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Adapters and chargers<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Remember that when\u00a0traveling to a new country, adapters\u00a0may be required\u00a0for your electrical devices. There are currently 15 types of plugs used worldwide, so make sure you check which one you’ll need before setting off.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Toiletries<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

In our villa rentals, basic toiletries such as\u00a0hand soap are provided as standard, but items such as shower gel, shampoo and toothpaste are not. We’d recommend bringing your own toiletries from home, if only to make sure you have all of the essentials you need when you arrive.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Things to arrange before you leave<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Vaccines<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

You should start thinking about travel health about 6\u20138 weeks before you leave home. If you’re not sure which vaccines you might\u00a0need\u00a0for your trip, speak to your doctor or staff at a specialist travel clinic before leaving.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Airport transfers<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Once flights are sorted, the next step\u00a0is arranging how to get to your villa. Whether you’d like a private car or a rental vehicle\u00a0to meet you at the airport, our concierge team<\/a>\u00a0will be more than happy to arrange this.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Shuttles to attractions<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Depending on where you’re traveling to, it may be useful to arrange transport to local attractions in advance.\u00a0In Orlando, for example, Encore Resort at Reunion<\/a> offers\u00a0a free shuttle directly to the theme parks. At other resorts, taxis offer discounted rates for journeys to each of Orlando’s best attractions. The best advice is to check before you travel.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Car hire<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you’d prefer to have your own transport instead of relying on shuttles, public transport or taxis, there’s the option of a rental car. Whether that’s a family car or an SUV, we can take care of everything. Speak to our concierge team<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Searching for a villa rental for your vacation? Browse our full range here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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