Tuesday, June 9, 2015

What essentials should you bring when traveling?


Documentation:
  • airline tickets or e-ticket confirmation
  • cruise documents
  • passports and visas (if necessary) or proof of citizenship (check with your cruise line for requirements)
  • wallet and fanny pack or backpack
  • driver's license and auto insurance card* - in case you decide to rent a car when ashore
  • medical insurance cards and medical history (especially if traveling alone)
  • another picture ID - if you don't take driver's license
  • credit cards - be sure to call credit card companies before traveling to alert them you are traveling outside your normal area ATM card
  • watch
  • cash
  • 3 copies of airline tickets, cruise tickets, passports/visas, itinerary - pack 1 copy in carry on, 1 copy in checked luggage, and leave one copy with someone at home
  • contact numbers to report lost/stolen credit cards
  • emergency numbers at home
  • prescription drugs and any other essential medications in carry on bag*
  • glasses, contacts, contacts cleaner*
  • extra reading glasses*
Essentials (Other):
  • sunglasses
  • reading sunglasses*
  • guidebooks and other port of call information
  • foreign language phrase book or dictionary*
  • maps
  • reading material - books to read while on the plane or lounging by the pool
  • journal or notebook and pen/pencil - for making notes to tell your friends back home about your experiences
  • business cards with email address to give out to new cruise friends
  • currency conversion chart*
  • plug adapter and converter*
  • cell phone and charger
  • home and email addresses of friends/relatives back home - for sending postcards, emails, or gifts
  • laptop computer
  • disposable underwater camera - for snorkeling or beach days
  • digital camera and manual
  • extra memory cards for digital camera
  • batteries for digital camera
  • battery charger
* Only if applicable to you personally.
QOTD: What items are essential to pack in extreme weather (can be hot, cold, etc.)? Any packing advice?

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