AIR TRAVEL MAGAZINES AND ADVERTISING LEAFLETS
Look at everthing you an get your hands on. I enjoy all the pictuers,
but I always read the fine print. What about the weather? Off-season
rates may be cheaper, but the weather may not be as good. Decide which
you prefer --ideal weather or off-season bargains.
AIR TRAVEL PACKAGE TOURS
If you are taking a package tour, find out if there is a guide on
your tour; if so, does he/she stay with you from start to finish?
Are they employed by your Air travel company? Has someone from the
travel agency been there recently?
Find out what happens if you change your mind. Cancellation penalties
vary, and some are steeper than others. You may be able to insure
against this.
PASSPORTS
Make sure your passport is up to date. Some countries will not permit
you to enter or give you a visa if your passport isn't valid for more
than 6 months. If you don't have a passport, get one in plenty of
time. Allow at least 3 months. Although fees have gone up, passports
are now valid for 10 years.
If your passport is lost or stolen, report the loss immediately to
the nearest embassy or consulate and to local police. If you can provide
a photocopy to the consular officer it will help in issuance of a
new passport.
AIR TRAVEL VISAS
Some countries require visas. It permits you to visit that country
for a specified purpose and usually for a limited time. Apply directly
to the embassies or consulates of the country you plan to visit.
WHAT TO TAKE - AIR TRAVEL
- Leave at home all unnecessary credit cards, expensive jewelry,
or irreplaceable family objects.
- Copy your aircraft ticket, passport , driver's license,
and the credit cards you take with you. Leave a copy of the serial
numbers of your traveler's checks at home; take another with you,
separate from the checks themselves and, as you cash in the checks,
keep a tally of which ones remain.
- Leave your Home in Good Order: Before departing, provide
your family or friends with a copy of your proposed itinerary and
keep them informed of any changes in case they need to contact you
in an emergency.
- Update your insurance cover. Consult an expert!
LUGGAGE
Ensure your baggage is clearly labeled. Attach your name, and tour group
and destination in a prominent place on the outside and inside of each
piece of luggage. The outside tag should show only your name and destination.
Put your address inside.
PACKING - AIR TRAVEL
Pack and repack articles in the same order each time. During short
stays, you can then reach into your bags and find what you want without
unpacking everything. Coordinate your wardrobe around a single color;
this will automatically eliminate many items of clothing. Don't pack
too much.
Use every spare inch of the luggage space. Stuff hosiery into your
shoes. Roll up sweaters and underwear to fit into the corners. Place
heavy items on the bottom. Button shirts and dresses and fold close
to the waist and seams. Don't pack liquids in glass containers; transfer
them to plastic ones. Don't take anything fragile or perishable--carry
them if you must. Carry medicines in your hand luggage.
A PACKING CHECK LIST - AIR TRAVEL
- A pair of comfortable walking shoes with nonskid soles.
- A small flashlight, extra batteries, and nightlight.
- Bottle opener, corkscrew.
- A knife, fork, spoon. Don't carry these on your person.
- Face cloth.
- Extra set of luggage keys (well hidden).
- Travel alarm clock.
- Sewing kit.
- Wet Wipes in packages for quick scrub on the way.
- Nail polish remover pads not bottles.
- Plastic bags for shopping and dirty clothes.
- Diary for recording your trip.
- Address Book.
- Phrase books.
- Medicine kit, Medication and spare prescriptions
PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT
Take lots of films and extra batteries. Don't let your film go through
the X-ray machine at airports. Hand it in for manual inspection.
DRIVER'S LICENSES
Most countries will accept an international driver's license.
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