Free · private · works offline once loaded
Trip planner
Plan as many trips as you like: dates and a countdown, a travel documents checklist, a packing list, notes and the stays you like. Everything stays in this browser on this device — nothing is sent to us. Use Save a copy to keep a backup or move it to another device.
Trip details
Before you go
Pre-filled from our travel documents checklist (checked 30 October 2026). Tick what you’ve done; untick anything that doesn’t apply to this trip — or hide it.
Packing list
(passports, chargers, adaptor… edit it to suit you)
Stays I like
Each “Expedia shop” link opens the collection the stay is in, where you’ll see prices and dates. We earn a commission if you book through links to our Expedia Travel Shop. Prices and availability are set by Expedia and shown on Expedia.
Notes
Your plans are saved automatically in this browser (local storage). Clearing your browsing data deletes them, so save a copy now and then. Private/incognito windows forget everything when closed.
Before you go: the checklist
- Check passport issue and expiry dates for Europe
For Schengen trips GOV.UK says it must be issued under 10 years before you arrive and expire at least 3 months after you plan to leave. More in our guide · Official page - Keep Schengen stays within 90 days in any 180
The 90-day limit covers all Schengen countries added together, and the 180-day period keeps rolling. More in our guide · Official page - Read FCDO travel advice for every country on your trip
It covers entry rules, safety and health. Travel where the FCDO advises against all or all but essential travel may invalidate insurance. More in our guide · Official page - Sign up for FCDO email alerts for your destination
GOV.UK recommends signing up to travel advice alerts for where you're going, as well as getting insurance. More in our guide · Official page - Buy travel insurance as soon as you've booked
GOV.UK says it should cover existing medical conditions, your activities, the whole trip and every place you visit, even in transit. More in our guide · Official page - Take your policy number and insurer's emergency number
GOV.UK suggests sharing your policy details with travel companions and family at home in case they need to contact your insurer. More in our guide · Official page - Get a free UK GHIC for everyone travelling to Europe
Free on the NHS website, lasts up to 5 years, one card per person. Allow up to 15 working days. Not a replacement for travel insurance. More in our guide · Official page - Allow extra time for EES checks at the border
First trip: fingerprints and photo, free, nothing to do in advance. At Dover, Folkestone and St Pancras checks happen before you leave the UK. More in our guide · Official page - Eurostar: arrive at the time on your ticket for EES
Eurostar says EES registration is free and can only be done at your departure station on the day of travel. More in our guide · Official page - Check ETIAS status before you go (not needed yet)
On 30 Oct 2026 the EU said ETIAS was not in operation. When it starts it costs EUR 20; only use the official EU site. More in our guide · Official page - USA: get an ESTA or visa before you fly, even to transit
Apply on the official ESTA website or app. Passport valid for your whole stay. Check your ESTA has the selfie photo now required. More in our guide · Official page - USA with under-18s: check if you need a consent letter
GOV.UK says under-18s travelling alone, with one parent or with a non-parent must have a consent letter, preferably in English and notarised. More in our guide · Official page - Japan: check passport validity and entry rules
GOV.UK: passport valid for your stay with a blank page; visa on arrival for tourism up to 90 days, no need to apply before travel. More in our guide · Official page