Friday, April 24, 2015

International Travel Tips for Consumers


TRAVEL TIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL TRIPS

·          Carry a copy of your passport with you at all times while your original is locked in your hotel safe/cruise ship room safe.

·          Leave a copy of your passport, itinerary at home with someone who is going to be your emergency contact including your travel agent and take your travel agents phone number with you.  Don’t be alarmed if the hotel asks for your passport.  Some hotels are sometimes required to hold your passport overnight to comply with their local regulations. 

·          Do bring medical necessities (prescription in original bottles) and any other over-the-counter medicines such as Tylenol, Tums, Benadryl, etc. and insurance card.  DO NOT PACK IN CHECKED BAG YOUR PRESCRIPTION IN CASE OF LOSS LUGGAGE.

·          Make sure you also leave copies of your credit cards, medical card and driver licenses at home in a location someone can get in case any items are lost or stolen.  Notify your credit card companies of your travel plans so that no charges are denied.

·          Tour companies sometimes will arrange a wake-up call for all passengers depending on the agenda for the following day.  Always have a backup alarm clock in case you are a heavy sleeper.

·          Please remember to be considerate of others on the tour by being on time and at the right meeting place. 

·          Always bring a small fold-up umbrella for everyone in your group so that you do not have to wear or carry an extra jacket during mild weather.

·          Remember when entering cathedrals or churches that you are dressed appropriately (sleeveless blouses and shorts sometimes are not accepted).

·          Washcloths are not standard in most hotels in Europe.  Take a washcloth or buy a box of towelettes from home.

·          When you depart your hotel for a day of sightseeing always remember to have a hotel business card or hotel information with you in case the taxi driver does not speak English and you can show the driver where you are staying for your return to the hotel.

·          If you are big shopper please remember that there are baggage restrictions with international airlines.  How about bringing a duffle bag for extra purchases?



ATMs

1) Use ATMs located in well-lit public areas, or secured inside the bank/business.

2) Cover the keypad with one hand as you enter your PIN.

3) Look for gaps, tampered appearance, or other irregularities between the metal faceplate of the ATM and the card reader.

4) Avoid card readers that are not flush with the face of the ATM.

5) Monitor your account statements for unauthorized transactions.

Valuables

Don't bring anything you would hate to lose.  Leave at home:

Valuable or expensive-looking jewelry

·         Irreplaceable family objects

·         All unnecessary credit cards

·         Social Security card, library card, and similar items that may be in your wallet.


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Email: linda@travlbudi.com

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