shut and locked. if you have someone coming to house sit then make sure there is a list of directions for them to do.
after everything is in place double check and then go. if you're flying think about which airport you're flying out of. if it's usually busy go 2-3 hours before you fly out.
you also have to take traffic conditions into consideration and how far away you live from the airport. always leave super early to be safe rather than sorry.
some road trip tips are to make sure you have a full tank of gas, everything is packed, and your engine is fine. make sure everything is working and 