Vacations are supposed to be your great escape—the part of the year where your only concern is whether to order a poolside mojito or a daiquiri. But let’s be honest: for most people, the days before a trip look less like a movie montage of excitement and more like an action thriller where you’re the lead, racing against time, juggling to-do lists, and praying you don’t forget your passport.
Bills need paying. Groceries need buying. That one lightbulb in the kitchen that’s been flickering for two weeks suddenly decides to die completely—right before you leave. And somehow, you also have to make sure the plants, pets, and parcels are all taken care of.
That’s where Bookings & Errands comes in. Think of us as your personal vacation bodyguards—only instead of sunglasses and earpieces, we carry shopping lists and a very strict “No Stress Allowed” policy.
Here’s your seven-step guide to enjoying a completely stress-free vacation, told with a dash of real-life magic from Mrs. Adebayo, one of our favorite clients, who swears she’ll never travel without us again.
You know that mile-long list you start writing two weeks before a trip? The one with things like “buy sunscreen,” “pay electricity bill,” “find someone to feed the cat,” “buy snacks for the plane,” and somehow “get your life together”?Yeah… pass it to us.
With Bookings & Errands, you don’t just get help with one or two things—we handle everything. Bill payments? Done. Pet boarding? Sorted. Grocery shopping? Already in your kitchen. We even once helped a client find a last-minute travel pillow because she refused to “look jet-lagged” upon arrival.
When Mrs. Adebayo called us four days before her Dubai trip, she was already drowning in tasks. She had school fees to pay, gifts to buy, and half her errands hadn’t even been started. Within hours, our team swooped in, divided the tasks, and started ticking them off. She said it was the first time she’d gone to bed before midnight in the days leading up to a vacation.
Pro Tip: Don’t wait until the last minute. Hand over your list early, and we’ll make sure you’re sipping tea, not frantically searching for your passport.
We all know that “just one quick stop” at the store before a trip somehow turns into an epic 3-hour shopping spree that ends with you buying things you don’t need (do you really need that inflatable flamingo?).
With us, you don’t even have to leave your house. Need new swimwear? We’ll get it. Forgot you promised to bring a gift for a relative? Done. Out of travel-size toothpaste? Already packed.
Mrs. Adebayo didn’t even think to buy gifts for her Dubai hosts until two days before her flight. Normally, that would have meant a frantic dash to multiple stores. Instead, she texted us her list, and by evening, her gifts were wrapped and ready.
Fun Tip: Make a “vacation wishlist” of things you’d love to take along—whether it’s a new pair of sandals or your favorite snacks. Send it to us. We’ll shop for it, so you never have to endure that pre-trip supermarket chaos.
Ever returned from a beautiful trip, opened your front door, and thought: Wow… my house looks like it went on vacation too—without me? Dust everywhere, wilting plants, empty fridge.
We make sure that doesn’t happen. While you’re away, we’ll water your plants, tidy up, restock the fridge, and handle small repairs. That way, you come back to a home that feels just as fresh as your holiday glow.
When Mrs. Adebayo returned from Dubai, she was greeted by a clean kitchen, a vase of fresh flowers, and her fridge stocked with her favorite breakfast items. She swears it made her jet lag easier to handle.
Pro Tip: Before your trip, let us know what you’d like waiting for you at home—whether it’s a home-cooked meal, fresh groceries, or even just a clean, cozy bed. We’ll make sure it’s ready.
We’ve all been there—sitting in the back of a taxi, checking the time every 30 seconds, wondering if this is the day you’ll make a dramatic movie-style sprint to your gate. Spoiler: airport sprints are not fun.
With us, your airport transfers are handled like clockwork. We factor in traffic, flight changes, and even your preferred arrival time. No rushing, no waiting, no sweaty dash through the terminal.
For Mrs. Adebayo, we arranged a pick-up for both her and her children from two different locations—perfectly timed so everyone met at the airport, calm and ready.
Fun Tip: Treat your airport ride like part of your vacation. Pack snacks, wear comfy clothes, and let us worry about the clock.
Vacations are for rest—not for panicking because your bank statement or package has arrived while you’re away. We receive, track, and safely store your deliveries until you’re back.
Once, while Mrs. Adebayo was relaxing in Dubai, a time-sensitive document arrived at her house. Normally, that would have caused stress and frantic calls. Instead, she got a simple text from us: “Package received. Safe and secure.”
Pro Tip: If you’re expecting something important while away, let us know in advance so we can plan accordingly. That way, you never have to interrupt your vacation to “check on something.”
Even when you’re lounging on a beach with a cocktail in hand, life can throw in a surprise. A forgotten birthday. An urgent errand. A last-minute favor for a friend.
With our on-call errand team, you can relax knowing that if something comes up, we’ll handle it. While in Dubai, Mrs. Adebayo remembered a friend’s birthday. We bought and delivered flowers with a handwritten card—without her lifting a finger.
Fun Tip: Keep our number saved under “Vacation Lifeline” in your phone. That way, if something pops up, all it takes is one message to make it disappear.
Four days before her Dubai getaway, Mrs. Adebayo’s to-do list looked impossible—school fees, overdue bills, shopping, and errands everywhere. She was on the verge of postponing the trip.
That’s when Bookings & Errands stepped in. We broke down her list, assigned it to our team, and got to work—shopping for gifts, paying bills, booking transport, tidying her home. By the morning of her flight, she was packed, ready, and calm.
Her words still make us smile:
“It felt like I just walked out of my life and back in without missing a beat.”
