Travel Tips
You may not travel very much and that's okay! These are just some helpful tips to help your travelling experience go a little smoother. Enjoy!
1) Try to pack light. Take what you need, not just what you think you will need. Suitcases are heavy and you may have to carry your own.
2)Keep a photocopy of your passport data page separate from your money and travelers checks. Even if you lose your money and ID, you can still prove your identity to the authorities. Its also a great idea to take along photo copies of your travelers checks serial numbers, as well as your credit card numbers so you can quickly alert the authorities in the event the original items are stolen while on vacation.
3) Beware of foreign country's customs and laws. You don't want to be caught spitting out your chewing gum in Singapore because it is a criminal offense. Be sure to know a country's customs and laws when traveling abroad.
4) If you re planning a Caribbean cruise from June through November you should know that you will be cruising during hurricane season. Why would you choose to cruise during hurricane season? Price is one reason. Typically your best deals are during the fall months from late August to mid December.
5) Buy insurance, whether through an independent provider or a cruise line - and make sure that the policy covers disruption in case of weather-related events. If the cruise is actually cancelled, you will get a refund. However, it s very rare for the cruise lines to cancel a cruise.
6) In some countries the drinking water is not safe. When you are abroad know whether or not you need to drink only bottled water. You may also need to make sure you are protected against local illnesses. This is especially important going away from the big cities and into some of the rural areas.
7) Things are going to be different in each new place you visit. Remember to relax and go with the flow. After all, isn t that the reason you are going on your vacation in the first place? If you wear glasses, pack an extra pair- finding an optical shop could be tricky without your glasses. If you take prescription medicine, bring
more than you expect to use and include the refill prescription, just in case.
8) Before you leave for an overseas trip, it is a good idea to let your credit card companies know where you will be and when. This will lessen the chances of having your credit card purchases in foreign countries declined. Be sure to leave your itinerary with friends or relatives. This way they can contact you if there is an emergency back home and its always good for someone to know where you are.
9) When traveling to a destination where you may be doing a lot of shopping, pack a collapsible suitcase or duffel bag in my checked luggage. It doesnt take upmuch room and when returning home, there will be a place to pack your new stuff.
10) Pickpockets gravitate towards busy public areas where unsuspecting tourists congregate: bus stops, train stations, airline terminals, popular tourism sites, etc. Be aware of the people around you, and make sure that all of your possessions are stowed away safely somewhere under your clothing.
There are a lot of things to consider when travelling, especially when travelling to a new place. These are basic tips to think about, but as always we are here for you if you have any specific questions or would like some advice! Just reach out we will be here.