I've traveled to 25 countries, and here's my checklist for exactly what to do weeks, days, and hours before an international trip

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Before you can enjoy your vacation abroad, you'll need to follow these steps.

• Summer travel may be relaxing, but the two weeks before an international trip can often be a stressful ordeal.
• We've laid out the most important things to do when in the weeks, days, and hours before your big trip.
• They include confirming your reservations, buying an international adapter, and setting up an out-of-office email.

You've booked your flight, acquired your visa, and made your reservations.

Congrats! Your international vacation is right around the corner.

Your hard work is likely just beginning, however. The two weeks before a big trip can often be a stressful ordeal, between packing, researching your destination, and scrambling for last-minute items.

I've traveled to more than two dozen countries and know just how agonizing those final two weeks before a trip can be. That's why I've developed a checklist that reminds me of all the little things I need to accomplish, like confirming my reservations ahead of time, setting up an out-of-office email, and alerting my bank of my travels.

Here's what you need to do to prepare for your big vacation abroad, from two weeks out to the final hour.