TRAVEL TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS
 

Pack your Passport
Verify the expiration is 6 months after the date of your return on the trip
Make an extra copy of it and pack in a different location
Pack your plane tickets
Pack your travel documents
Carry a body belt
Pack your money is a variety of locations, not all in the same place
Take credit cards and verify they have some credit line on them
Don't take all cash, some travelers checks
When taking cash, be sure to have 1's, 5's, 10's, as well as your 50 and 100
You always need lots of small change and small bills when traveling for a variety of things
 

Go on www.weather.com and check the weather where you are traveling
 

Roll clothes for more space in suitcase
Also using plastic between your clothing helps with wrinkles
Pack any important medicine on your carry on
Be sure to know the regulations for the airline you are traveling
Many now charge for all baggage, not just extra bags
Know what you can and can not take on a place with carry on
For long flights, see your doctor if you take any sleep medicines
Check with your doctor to see if any shots or medical requirements in some foreign countries
If you get sea sick or motion sick, take the medicine before you travel. Again see your doctor for advice
 

Dress in layers. This way if you get hot or cold you are prepared
Always pack a swim suit. Even in cold climates you may want to use a spa or hot tub
Take a purse with thick or chain straps or both. Wear it criss cross over your body. Not just from one shoulder.
Don't leave a wallet in your back pocket
Take suitcases with wheels on them
Try to pack light and not have 2 to 4 suitcases. You will save money and make it easier to travel
Put your id inside your suitcase as well as outside. In case it is lost. Use business cards with all contact information
Travel pillows that fold up are nice on long flights
Eye cover also for sleeping better
 

Small snacks are nice to have on trips. It gets expensive to buy at airports. Again know airport rules and regulations for food items
Arrive at the airport and allow 3 hours on international travel.
Check in right away. Often airlines over book flights and if you wait till boarding to check in they may have given your seat away
Do on line check in and print your boarding passes. Many of you can pick seats on line depending on your status.
Search for the best airport parking lot rates. Many offer discounts.
Compare parking cost to having a door to door shuttle. If your gone 7 to 10 days or more the shuttle may be best.
Go on line and print discount certificates for parking and anything else you can find relating to travel
Google search the destination you are traveling to. You will learn allot and see photos.

PACKING CLOTHING

This can vary depending on if a cruise or a land tour trip.

At least one or two dressy outfits for a cruise. Long and Short
Nylons, socks, dress shoes, walking shoes, sandals.
Swim Suit, cover up, sun dress, shorts, tops, dockers, dress pants,
Dress shirt, tie, tux if you like. Jacket.
Hat, visor, sun screen, bug repellant spray, sea sick pills
Levis, sweaters as needed, light jacket. costume jewelry
Underwear. Often you can rent raft or snorkel gear.
Camera. Beach towel. Most cruise ships have beach towels

If you think of anything please feel free to write me at dolliepb@aol.com

Thanks
Dollie