Identification:
Make sure you have a signed, valid passport (and visas, if required). Also, before you go, fill in the emergency information page of your passport! Make 2 copies of your passport identification page. This will facilitate replacement if your passport is lost or stolen. Leave one copy at home with friends or relatives. Carry the other with you in a separate place from your passport.
Doctor Appointments:
Visit your doctor and dentist before an extended trip; schedule appointments enough in advance to take care of any health problems well before your departure date.
Medical Records:
If you are being treated for an ongoing medical condition, carry copies of your medical records.
Medication:
Carry a good supply of your prescription medications and keep them with you, not packed in your suitcase. Take along non-prescription pain relievers, such as aspirin or ibuprofen and over-the-counter antacids and antidiarrheal medications.
Eyeglasses:
Take along a spare pair of eyeglasses.
Passports:
We know that when you need a passport, you will have a number of questions, from whether you have to appear in person – to what kind of fees to expect. We have put together information that should answer every question.
To read more about passports, click here
Itinerary:
Leave a copy of your itinerary with family or friends at home so that you can be contacted in case of an emergency.
Luggage:
Do not leave your luggage unattended in public areas. Do not accept packages from strangers.
Local Laws:
In order to avoid violating local laws, deal only with authorized agents when you exchange money or purchase art or antiques.
