buzz2u top 10 vacation travel tips

TOP 10 VACATION TRAVEL TIPS


1. Put your name and the telephone number of your destination on both
the outside and the inside of your luggage. Then, in case you and your
bags are separated, they can catch up to you quickly.
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. It's also good to
take along 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 real items are stolen.
3. Always pack as little as possible. Take what you will need, not
what you think you might need. Keep in mind that suitcases are heavy
and you might have to carry your own luggage.
4. Take a change of clothing and sample size toiletries in your carry-
on luggage. You never know when an airline may lose your bag, and not
having to buy clothes immediately will save a little trouble while
waiting on your bags.
5. If you take prescription medicine, bring more than you expect to
use and include the refill prescription, just in case. If you wear
glasses, pack an extra pair - finding an optical shop could be tricky
without your glasses.
6. Check the batteries in your cameras before your trip. While film is
readily available, it could be difficult to find exactly the right
battery for your camera.
7. Be aware of other country's customs and laws. You don't want to be
caught spitting out your chewing gum in Singapo it's a criminal
offense. (To be sure, check the State Department's Traveler Advisories
on the Travel Center)
8. Make sure you're protected against local illnesses. This is
especially important if you're going away from the big cities and into
rural areas. Drink only bottled water and use it even when brushing
your teeth. Eat only cooked food and avoid leftovers. Avoid areas
where mosquitoes will be active. (For a guide to immunizations check
the Travel Health Online site, which is also located on the Travel
Center)
9. Be sure to leave your itinerary with friends or relatives. This way
they can contact you if there's an emergency back home and it's always
good for someone to know where you are. These documents can be found
in the Travel Resource Center on the Travel Center. And finally...
10. Relax. Go with the flow. Things are going to be different in each
new place you are visiting. After all, isn't that the reason you went
on your vacation in the first place? http://www.bu2u.info