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Some of the most important
travel considerations are:
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Valid passport with plenty of blank pages
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Visas for each country as necessary
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Health certificates as recommended by your physician for your specific
destination(s)
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Airline tickets or E-ticket receipts (Always reconfirm reservations
seventy-two hours in advance).
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Credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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If you have not already done so, consider purchasing travel insurance.
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Inform all credit card companies prior to departure of your travel plans
to avoid unpleasant issues.
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Exercise the same safety precautions throughout your travels as you would
at home.
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Small aircraft have specific luggage size and weight restrictions and
also require soft-sided, duffle-type bags without wheels. Please make sure
your luggage is in compliance.
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It is advisable to keep all travel documents together securely. This
should include tickets, passports, vaccination certificates, and travel
insurance documents.
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Be especially careful of your passport, and memorize its number, date of
issue, and place of issue.
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It is also advisable to carry a photocopy of the information pages of
your passport (the pages containing your photograph and passport details, as
well as any amendment pages and visas) and to leave an extra copy at home.
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It is a good idea to leave valuables such as expensive watches, jewelry,
etc. at home.
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In any country, do not automatically expect your belongings to be safe in
any hotel, lodge, or tent accommodation.
Airport Arrivals:
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For
domestic flights, it is recommended that you arrive at the airport at least
two hours prior to your flight's scheduled departure in order to clear
security. For international flights or for domestic flights connecting to
international flights, it is recommended that you arrive at the airport at
least three hours prior to your scheduled departure in order to clear
security.
Safety
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Do not leave your hotel to walk around at night or on weekends when
streets are usually deserted.
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Do not leave valuables out in your hotel room. Use the hotel or in-room
safe.
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Whatever amount of money you take with you for tips, etc. keep it with
you, keep it locked in your luggage, or keep it in your in-room safe.
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Avoid wearing valuable jewelry and watches.
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Remain vigilant and keep your belongings close to you at all times.
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In towns and cities, take a taxi arranged through your hotel when you do
not have access to previously arranged transportation.
Wildlife
Currency
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Limit the amount of money you convert into local currencies and exchange
only what you think you will spend before leaving a foreign country.
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While traveling, cash, traveler's checks, credit cards, or local currency
should be kept with you at all times and not left in camp or lodge rooms
unless secured in the room safe.
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In most countries, US paper currency printed before the year 2006 will
not be accepted due to counterfeiting schemes. Use only new, undamaged
bills.
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Traveler's checks are not widely accepted and can be difficult to
exchange. In addition, some establishments include a surcharge when using
them.
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