TRAVEL TIPS
Passport & Visas:
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Check the passport and visa requirements for the countries you are visiting / transiting in on your planned journey - make sure you apply for them well in advance of your date of travel
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Check the legitimacy of your Passport and Visas.
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Don't forget your passport and visa on the day of travel.
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If you misplace your passport or visa, please speak to the embassy or consulate immediately in the country you are travelling in.
Security Precautions:
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Put a luggage strap around on your case to make your credentials readable and for extra security.
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If you misplace your passport or visa please contact the embassy or consulate immediately in the country you are traveling in.
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Never carry packages on behalf of anyone else however genuine they may seem.
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Never leave your luggage unattended at airports. It puts your own security at risk.
Health Precautions:
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Check the inoculation and health requirements for all of the countries you are visiting on your journey. Please be aware some vaccinations need to be administered 4-6 weeks before travel.
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If you are on medication, please keep a note of your condition and keep your medicine(s) handy, e.g. in a piece of paper inside your passport where it can be found easily in case of an emergency.
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Ensure you take extra supplies of medication in case you get delayed abroad.
Air Tickets:
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Check the ticket for Flight(s) details & accuracy as soon as you recieve it.
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Keep your tickets with your passport and visas and do not forget them on the day you travel.
Baggage Packing:
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Pack the night before you travel to save rushing and being late for your flight.
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Check the weather forecast at your destination before travelling to avoid taking unnecessary luggage.
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Roll clothes instead of folding them, it creates less creases. Honest!
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Pack in sections to save space.
Baggage Allowance:
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Check with the airline you’re travelling with on the stipulated baggage allowances.
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Ensure that your hand baggage allowance does not exceed the level enforced by the airline you are travelling with. This ensures unnecessary embarrassment at the check-in desk, having to move luggage from your hand baggage to your suitcase.
Getting To & From The Airport
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Check timetables for public transport in advance to ensure you arrive at the airport in plenty of time.
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If you’re taking your car with you to the airport, get it pre-booked in order to save time.
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Avail metered taxis around the airport wherever you find any.
Foriegn Currency:
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Make sure you have enough foreign currency for your immediate arrival into a foreign country, particularly if your flight arrives at an odd hour.
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Always make a list of the Credit / Debit Card numbers and travelers cheques you are carrying along with the suppliers contact numbers in case they get lost.
Special Requests:
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Give airlines plenty of notice for special meal requirements or seating requests.
Jetlag:
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Try to drink plenty of water whilst on the aircraft as this helps to counter dehydration.
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Check in flight magazines, for gentle exercises to do whilst on board to stop stiffness and tiredness of joints
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Check in flight magazines, for gentle exercises to do whilst on board to stop stiffness and tiredness of joints
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Cleanse and moisturize skin regularly whilst on board again to counter dehydration.
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Eat a light meal on board as it’s easily digested. Also, avoid excess carbohydrates and fats.
