• Call
your bank or credit card company a week before traveling to notify them you
will be out of the country using your debit/credit card. If you don't, they may freeze your card for
security reasons. Tell them the
countries you will visit.
• Bring
a copy of your passport, license, travel documents, etc. to store in the safe
in your room. Also leave copies with a
relative at home.
• You
may want to bring these items:
Immodium Bug
Spray
Benadryl Neosporin
Pepto-Bismol
Hydrocortisone
Band-Aids Antibacterial Wipes
• Be
sure to use sunscreen and re-apply it regularly, the sun will be powerful. You also may want a sun visor or hat, and
sunglasses.
• Ask
your cell phone company about international rates, and if a special plan is
needed while you’re traveling.
If going on a cruise
• If
you aren't sure whether or not you will have seasickness, bring some Dramamine
just to be sure. If you wait until you feel sick to take medicine, it may take
a while for it to work. It is best to take it about one hour before you set
sail. Or, you can get a prescription
from your doctor for the patch. You put
the patch behind your ear and leave it on during the entire trip.
• Luggage
will be delivered to your room later in the day, so be sure to carry any
essentials in your carry-on bag (toiletries, medicine, Dramamine, change of
clothes, etc.).
• Pack
a foldable, insulated cooler to carry snacks and beverages to the beach and
excursions. And bring Ziploc bags to
store ice, camera, phone, iPod, lotion, sunscreen, or wet swim suits.
• You
may want to look cute when you board the ship, they take your picture right
away.
***Call your bank (connected to credit card) to let them
know you’re traveling outside the US; give them your travel dates and the ports/countries
where you plan to visit. ***
***Passports - make
copies of the front page; keep one in wallet/purse, give one to traveling
companion and leave one home with family***
