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Travel Preparation Guide

Plan Ahead

9-12 Months: Start planning your trip, special events, Wedding Destinations, Safaris, Around the world trips , require months in advance for the best prices. Booking early is key. Apply for Global Entry program to expedite your customs clearance and cut significant time as you return home.

5-9 Months: Select flights, Hotels , trains and secure bookings, Check passport to be valid for at least 6 months beyond departure date, check if the countries you will visit require visas and apply for them.
 
2-5 Months: Have a complete itinerary and research special interest events around your dates, you might find a special concert, or sports event that you might consider getting tickets , and also verify Museums availability and all logistic in general. For cruisers; most cruise lines, allow you to check in 90 days prior, and no later than 3 days before sailing.
 
1-2 Months: Make arrangements for house or pets sitters, if flying with them make sure they are confirmed with airline.
 
2-3 Weeks: Set up calls and data plan with your mobile carrier, depending on your usage and countries visiting. Revise your credit card International fees, and identify the ones you can use, Visa is most accepted, American Express might still have restrictions.
 
1-2 Weeks: Start packing , Check the weather of your destinations and pack accordingly, clothes, toiletries, first aid etc. Research the type of adapters needed in the country visited and have extra ones to use with cameras, Hair dryers, phones for different equipment you might travel with and need to charge.
 
1-3 Days Prior: set up your email alerts and download the Apps of the companies used for your trip.
 
24 hours prior: Check in online, obtain your boarding pass in hand for a Peace of mind. Suggested packing Items

Suggested Packing Items

Clothes

- Cruisers optional/ white outfit/ Gala Night Outfit

- Shoes: Comfortable Athletic/Beach/Dress

- Boots/Sandals/Tennis Shoes

- Pajamas/Nightgown

- Warmers

- Underwear

- Socks

- Belts

- Dresses/Skirts

- Blouses/Shirts/T-Shirts

- Jeans

- Sweaters

- Formalwear/Suits

- Swimwear/Cover Up/Sun Hat

- Coat/Jacket/Raincoat

- Gloves/Hats/Scarves

Personal Medical
​​​​​- Antihistamine
- Band Aids
- Birth Control
- Calamine Lotion
- Cortaid
- Earplugs
- Eyeglasses/Contact Lenses ( extra pair)
- Sunglasses
- Saline Solution
- Eye Drops
- Indigestion Remedy
- Insect Repellent
- Laxative
- Motion Sickness Remedy
- Nasal Spray
- Pain Reliever
- Petroleum Jelly
- Vitamins

Hand-Carried Items

- Airline Tickets/Travel Documents

- Travel Membership Cards

- Emergency Contact Information

- Passport/Driver's License/Birth Certificates

- Cash

- Small Bills for Tips

- Wallet

- Credit Cards

- Checkbook

- Cell Phone/PDA/iPad

- Jewelry

- snacks

- Health Insurance Cards

- Prescription Medication

- Physician's Note

- Reading Material

Grooming

- Body Lotion

- Comb/Brush

- Cotton Balls/Q-Tips

- Deodorant

- Electric Shaver/ Razor/Blades/Cream

- Feminine Hygiene Products

- Hair Clips/Pins

- Flat Iron/Curling Iron

- Hair Products

- Lip Balm

- Magnifying Mirror

- Makeup

- Manicure Items

- Moistened Towelettes

- Mouthwash

- Perfume/Cologne

- Shampoo & Conditioner

- Shower Cap

- Skin Cleanser

- Sunscreen

- Powder

- Toothbrush/Toothpaste /Floss

- Tweezers

Useful Items

- Books & magazines

- Business cards

- Batteries

- Camera/Camcorder

- Binoculars

- Handheld GPS

- Electrical Chargers/Adapters /Converters

- Memory Cards/Film

- TSA-Approved Lock

- Maps

- Phrase/Guide Books/Translator

- Sealable Plastic Bags

- Sewing Kit

- Travel Alarm Clock

- Umbrella

- sports Golf/Tennis/Scuba/Ski Gear

Most of all, don't forget to pack your sense of humor. Embrace the country you are visiting and create memories Wherever you Go, Go with all your Heart - Confucius

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