Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Pre-travel checklist
Older travellers generally have different considerations from younger ones when making
their plans. These include the effects of taking a gap on careers, what to do about the house
and mortgage, financial issues and whether or not to take the children, if this applies.
This list covers the extra responsibilities older people might have to consider. It only covers
the basics of what you might have to organise - but we hope it will be a useful start for you
to cherry-pick what's appropriate and no doubt add your own extras!
Work:
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Talk to your employer about sabbatical/career break options
Career break:
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What do you want from it?
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What do you want to do?
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Where do you want to go?
Finance:
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Paying the bills
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Mortgage
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Financing and raising money for the trip
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Insurance
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Pensions and NI contributions.
The house: Are you going to let it? If yes, you need:
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To talk to an accommodation agency
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Safety certificates
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Insurance
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To investigate tax exemption
Storage of possessions:
