Justin McLemore

Trip planning

Screenshot of Google Sheet with columns like address, city, state, country.

Use template

The spreadsheet contains placeholder text. This is not my real information.

This is a great way to plan your annual leave to make sure you use all of your paid time off, as that’s a part of your compensation. Take the days off that you have in the year and fill those into the spreadsheet, then move them around as you plan your travel.

ColumnDescriptionExamples
MonthAbbreviated month of when the travel will occurApr
DayAbbreviated day of when the travel will occurThu
DateFull date of when the travel will occur2025-04-10
CityDestination citySt. Louis, Lima, Antananarivo
CountryDestination countryUnited States, Peru, Madagascar
CommentsImportant notes, or days to avoid travelDon't travel: Doctor's appointment
ConveyanceFlight number(s), train numbers, etc.SQ 23, 5821, BA1565
Hotel NameLinked name to booking site or website of hotelSutton Place Toronto
Rental carRental car company nameHertz, Sixt, AVIS
To airportMode of transportation to departure airportRide share service, Driver, Train
From airportMode of transportation from arrival airportRide share service, Driver, Train

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