Travel Tips

• Cruise questions
• Basic travel questions
• Travel photography tips
• Good questions to ask hotels about children
• Basic travel checklist
• Home checklist
• Safety tips
• Travelling with children

Cruise questions

• When cruising one must remember that you are travelling to other countries. You should research your destination thoroughly before you go.
• Research the weather at your destination so you can pack the right clothing
• Check your destination’s holiday and festival dates so you are not caught
• When budgeting check the local prices and taxes
• Check out what documentation you will need to travel.

Basic travel questions

• Do you need a passport to enter a country?
• Do you need a visa to enter a country?
• Do you need any vaccinations to enter the country?
• Is there a travel advisory or safety warning issued by the state department?
• What can you take back with you?
• What is the exchange rate?
• What is the local language?

Travel photography tips

• Have your film hand inspected with your carry-on to avoid x-ray damage at security.
• Film may be more expensive in other countries so bring lots.
• When taking a picture always try to frame it (ex. Branch coming out of the corner).
• Always shoot through glass at an angle to avoid reflection.
• When taking pictures of people try to get in close.
• Try to make the subject a little off center
• Try to keep the camera and film out of the hot sun.

Good questions to ask hotels about children

• Is the breakfast free?
• Do kids stay for free?
• What type of pool does the Hotel have?
• Does the Hotel have cots?
• Does the Hotel have a kid’s menu?

Basic travel checklist

• Passport
• Visa
• Health documentation
• Insurance
• Traveler’s checks
• Money
• Credit Cards
• Identification
• Tickets
• Camera
• Binoculars
• Alarm clock
• Books
• Journal
• Sunglasses
• Batteries
• Aspirin
• Insect Repellent
• Sun Protection
• Personal Hygiene Kit
• Keys

Home checklist

• Have someone pick up mail
• Have someone pick up newspaper
• Get a light timer
• Leave house key with someone
• Clean out refrigerator
• Turn down thermostat
• Arrange for pets
• Take care of your valuables
• Lock all doors and windows

Safety tips

• Watch out for disturbances
• Carry a dummy wallet
• Never flash money in public area
• Stay aware
• Walk facing traffic (harder for kidnappers)
• Sit in restaurants facing door
• Carry emergency numbers with you
• Use ATM’s during daytime

Travelling with children

• Make sure your children has helpful numbers on them
• Pack snacks for your kids
• Pack toys to keep them occupied
• Try to travel with kids at non peak times
• Make sure your kids go to the bathroom at opportune times
• Keep a photo of your child in your wallet in case they get lost