Most of the time you prefer to have weeks or even months to get ready for a vacation. But when a great opportunity presents itself and you decide to escape to Gulf Shores Plantatio
n on short notice, you can condense your planning and still cover all your bases.
Mail/paper - ask a friend to pick up the newspaper from your driveway and the mail from your mailbox.
Kids - if this is an adults-only trip, see if the grandparents are available to take the kids. Or check with parents of their friends and see if they can accommodate a sleepover for a couple of nights.
Car - check your tires and fluids before you hit the road. Include an emergency kit and a first aid kit.
Packing - keep it simple. Go for versatile items that you can mix and match. Make a checklist for the important items like medication. But for other items, if you forget something, don't sweat it - just stop by a store once you arrive in Gulf Shores for a replacement.
Work - if you can't break away for a full week, take off on Friday or Monday to turn a weekend into a longer trip.
