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Read and understand all of your
travel documents. If your
airline tickets are non-refundable,
ask your agent to explain the
procedures and additional cost
involved should you have to make a
change in your travel plans. If you
are traveling abroad, apply for your
passport and visas as far in advance
as you can. During the peak travel
seasons when the passport offices
process the most applications,
securing a passport can take several
weeks. Check your
Passport Expiration Dates
or apply for one in advance prior to
purchase your trip. Check with the
appropriate Consulates of your Travel
Destination if
VISAS
are required for your Nationality.
Purchase
Trip Cancellation
Insurance. Having
good insurance coverage is the only
way to plan for accidents or
the unpredictable. Most cruise lines
and tour operators offer
an inexpensive insurance package
that can be purchased at the time of
deposit. Most policies have a
blanket coverage that will
protect your investment should you
need to cancel the trip completely,
as well as medical emergency
coverage while you're traveling.
Travel insurance coverage varies by
the provider, so be sure to read all
of the details of your policy before
you go.
Pack
your valuables in your
Carry-on Luggage and Documents
Holders. Though it may
seem to be stating the obvious, if
your luggage is lost, even
temporarily, you could experience
problems that are easily prevented.
Make a point to fill any
prescriptions before you leave the
U.S. and carry an extra pair of
contact lenses or glasses, just in
case. If you are traveling with
small children, take along some of
their favorite toys, crayons, books
and snacks. Changing routines is
less upsetting for children when
they have their familiar favorites
around them.
As the saying goes, take twice as
much money and half as many clothes
as you think you'll need. Pack
as light as possible and be sure
that you have room in your luggage
for souvenirs. Comfortable walking
shoes and loose fitting clothes are
a must. Remember that many airlines
are enforcing the "one piece of
carry-on luggage" rule, particularly
when the flight is full, so pack
your bags accordingly.
Keep a duplicate copy of your
Passport and Travelers Checks in a
SAFE Place. Securing replacements of these
documents when you travel abroad is
much easier when you can provide
copies of originals. Credit cards
are widely accepted and ATM machines
have become part of the landscape in
many foreign countries. But, you may
still find it necessary to carry
cash when you venture into small
towns and rural areas.
VAT (value
added) Tax
-
Saveall of your purchase receipts
for
goods or
services outside of the U.S.
Many countries have a VAT (value added tax
) added to every
purchase.
Depending on the country that you
are traveling to, these taxes can be
as high as 25% or 30%.
VAT is reimbursable when you return
to the U.S. Be aware that U.S.
Customs Regulations allow
a maximum of $400.00 per person DUTY
FREE Allowance upon re - entry the
United States.
Faux your own
good:
Junk jewelry or
fabulous fakes travel
beautifully. Leave items of great
monetary or sentimental value at
home where you know they are safe.
It means you will be a little more
carefree.
Use Sensor and
Clocks controls to light up your home while a away to confuse
Leave a few lights on in the
evening. If the lights in your
home are equipped with a timing
system, set the timer to turn the
lights on at dusk and off at dawn,
or according to your usual routine.
Timing systems are inexpensive and
available at most home improvement
stores.
Don't change the message on your
telephone answering machine.
When you are going on vacation, tell
your coworkers, friends and
relatives about your travel plans.
Other callers can leave messages
that can be returned when you get
back from your vacation.
First aid supplies
should include bandages, gauze,
tape, scissors, and tweezers to
remove stingers or foreign bodies. A
topical antibiotic ointment is also
useful to prevent infection of minor
wounds & abrasions.
Elastic bandage can be
helpful for strains or sprains along with an anti-inflammatory drug
such as aspirin or ibuprofen.
An antihistamine such
as Benadryl can be used to treat allergic reactions and
relieve itching from insect bites.
A topical steroid
cream such as hydrocortisone 1% may be helpful for treating skin
rashes or relieving sunburn.
Decongestant is useful
for colds or sinus congestion especially during airplane travel
where cabin pressurization
Avoid
Motion Sickness on a Cruise or
Plane with Dramamine or Ginger tablets or a
MOTION SICKNESS Bracelet.
Sunscreen is a MUST when going to a Tropical
Destination with a SPF of at least 15 since most travelers will be
visiting areas closer to the equator where the sun's rays are
stronger and it takes less time for skin to burn.
Insect Repellents containing at least 30% DEET such as
Deep Woods Off or Repel or a newer long lasting non-absorbed
formulation (Ultrathon by 3M, now marketed as HourGuard by Amway)
should be used when traveling to tropical ares.
Pepto-Bismol Liquid or
tablets as a preventive measure along with Imodium AD to slow down a
bad stomach.
JET LAG -
Cross Several
Time Zones or Overnight Flights,
minimize the
effects of "JET LAG".Try to get extra sleep
the week before your trip. Take
earplugs and an eye mask to shut out
distractions so that you can easily
sleep on the new schedule. And force
yourself to maintain your normal
sleep pattern so that your body can
adjust more quickly. It is common to
become dehydrated on a long flight,
so drink plenty of water and avoid
drinking alcohol, which dehydrates
the body even further.
melatonin tablets taken at bedtime may help restore the normal sleep-wake
cycle.
Packing Checklist
Tickets
Passport
Traveler's Checks and Cash
Credit Cards
Local Currency for 1st Country
Luggage with Labels
Money Belt
Guidebooks and Maps
Phrasebook and Dictionary
Film in Clear Plastic
containers
Photocopies of your
Documents
Extra Passport Photos
Keys needed on return
First Aid and
Prescriptions
Extra Glasses/Contacts
Calculator
Address Book Journal &
Pens
Small Tape Recorder
Business Cards
Clothes that can be
mixed/matched
Men - 1 tie
Women - One dress, skirt
Good Walking Shoes
Sunglasses
Small flashlight
All purpose pocket knife
Plastic Bags
Elastic Clothesline
Travel Alarm Clock
Earplugs and sleep mask
Tweezers and Scissors
Pocket Mirror
First Aid Kit
Sewing Kit
Travel Iron
Dental Floss
Pictures of Home & Family
Towelettes
Kleenex
Shoelaces
Bands
Scotch tape
Cup/Spoon/Fork
Small Gifts
Adapter and Voltage
Converter
Deck of Cards
Patience & Good Humor
Crosswords/Book
Walkman
Spare Batteries
We hope that you
will find these tips useful when you are
planning your next trip. If you are
traveling overseas, make
a point to know as much about your
destination as possible.
Be respectful of local customs, and
remember that even if
you can't speak the language, anyone in
the world
understands the meaning of a smile.
