This set of printable vacation planner pages is perfect for a road trip, weekend getaway, or daydreaming about bucket list destinations.
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I originally created these printables in April 2019; I completely redesigned them in 2026.
I don’t get to travel as much as I’d like. Lately, I’ve been daydreaming about a big vacation to somewhere I’ve never been before, like Universal Studios in Florida or San Diego, California. My “someday” bucket list also includes places like Salem, Massachusetts, and Australia. (I have pretty random interests!)
Planning a vacation can be half the fun of a trip, but it can also be kind of stressful. There’s a lot that goes into vacation planning, so I created a printable vacation planner to make the whole process easier.
I started by just making the vacation budget page, but like my vacation plans, it got bigger as I went. I ended up making a 12-page set and you can use all of them together or just pick the most helpful ones. There’s no wrong way to plan a vacation, whether you prefer to be detail-oriented or just create guidelines with room to explore.
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Vacation planner pages
The printable vacation planner includes 12 pages:
- travel bucket list
- attractions
- packing list
- blank checklist
- vacation itinerary
- 30 day countdown
- vacation budget
- expense log
- accommodations
- blank notes page
- transportation
- daily itinerary
Bucket list and attractions
The travel bucket list is for writing out all the places you want to visit someday. It’s got a big section on the left, then you can organize ideas by home state, road trip, weekend getaway, and dream vacation.
The attractions page includes space for listing all the places to go and things to do on a trip. This is great for brainstorming when you’re just starting to look at a specific destination.
Packing list and checklist
The vacation packing list is a variation on this one that I redesigned to match the rest of the printable pages. It has common items, plus space to write in more in each category.
The checklist is just blank lines and checkboxes. You can use it in place of the packing list, which is handy if you’re doing something a bit different, like camping. Or you can make multiple lists for any kind of trip. For example, make a grocery list if you’re renting a place and planning to cook your own meals.
Vacation itinerary and countdown
The vacation itinerary includes space to plan attractions and dining for your trip. There’s also a column to write out an outline of your trip schedule.
Use the vacation countdown to get everyone in your family excited about your upcoming trip. It includes 30 days and you can color in or mark out each box.
Budget and expense log
The vacation budget includes a list of common expenses, plus lines for more. Add up the cost of the trip and create a plan to save a little each week.
The expense log is basically a checkbook register – because you’re probably not still using one of those, but it’s really handy when you’re away from home. Little purchases (like snacks at the gas station) probably aren’t itemized in your budget, but they add up over the whole trip.
Accommodations and notes
The accommodations worksheet is handy for comparing hotels or just keeping all your stops organized in one place.
The notes pages is just blank lines in pretty colors, a handy page that matches the rest of the pages. You can use it while planning or to write things down during your trip. Keep a journal, or write yourself some reminders that you’ll want when planning your next trip.
Daily itinerary and transportation
The daily itinerary is similar to the overall itinerary, but is handy when you’re traveling for several days. You can organize your schedule by time and plan all 3 meals.
The transportation worksheet is similar to the accommodations one. Use it to compare different options or just keep track of several.
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Thanks for sharing these amazing ideas for vacations. I’ll definitely gona enjoy my next vacation with this.
Thanks, Nina! Have a great trip!