| PRE-DEPARTURE |
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Get your FXCheatSheet |
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Read
the Travel Advisory for your destination |
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Passport |
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Visa |
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Health Documentation |
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Transportation Tickets |
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Emergency Information |
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Insurance |
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Hotel Reservations |
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Traveler's
Checks |
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Currency |
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Credit Cards |
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Guide Books and Maps |
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Trip Cancellation/Medical Insurance |
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Personal Identification |
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Photocopies of Documentation |
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Special Event Reservations (art, popular festivals,
sporting events) |
| BASICS |
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Luggage/Travel Pack |
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Travel Clothing
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Rain Protection |
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Travel Footwear |
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Visor or Brimmed Hat |
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Camera, Film |
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Video Camera, Tapes |
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Radiation Shield for Film |
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Water Bottle |
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Language Books |
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Reading Materials |
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Address Book |
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Travel Journal |
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Scarf/Bandanna |
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Games/Playing Cards |
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Binoculars |
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Travel Lock |
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Luggage I.D. Tags |
| MAINTENANCE ITEMS |
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Flashlight Batteries/Bulb |
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Matches or Lighter |
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Camera Batteries |
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Mini Sewing/Repair Kit |
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Duct Tape |
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Portable Lightweight Travel Iron or Steamer |
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Travel Clothesline & Clothespins |
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Sink Stopper for Hotel Sinks |
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Mesh Bag for Dirty Laundry |
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Zipclose Plastic Bags |
MEDICATION
*Please consult your local health center or personal physician
for help in planning your trip's medication needs. |
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Aspirin/Pain Reliever |
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Cold Medicine
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Contact Lens Preparation |
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Diarrhea Medicine |
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Laxative |
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Insect Repellent |
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Sunscreen |
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Sunburn Relief |
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Antibiotic Cream |
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Malaria Pills |
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Motion Sickness Medicine |
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Personal Hygiene Items |
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Personal Prescription |
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Water Purification System |
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Vitamins |
| TOILETRIES |
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Comb/Brush |
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Toothbrush/Paste |
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Dental Floss |
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Deodorant |
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Soap: Personal and Laundry |
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Skin Care Lotions/Creams |
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Make Up |
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Mirror |
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Manicure Articles |
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Shampoo |
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Sunscreen/Lip Balm |
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Towelettes |
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Shaving Cream |
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Blow Dryer |
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Towel/Washcloth |
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Nalgene® Bottles (for shampoo & laundry soap) |
| HOME CHECKLIST |
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Stop deliveries |
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Have Post Office hold mail |
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Arrange for care of pets, lawn and house plants |
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Set-up a timed lighting system |
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Check timed night lighting system |
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Notify local police of your absence |
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Leave house key and trip itinerary with a neighbor |
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Empty refrigerator |
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Eliminate possible fire hazards (unplug appliances,
etc.) |
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Turn down thermostat |
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Turn off water heater |
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Store valuables in a safe place |
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Lock all doors and windows |
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10 ESSENTIALS
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Everyday Bag: In transit it will hold all of the valuables you
want to keep close: tickets, mini-camera and reading material.
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First-Aid Kit: A compact travel health kit is a must for every traveler.
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Passport/Money Carrier: It is absolutely essential to keep your
passport and money secure.
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Travel Watch or Alarm: It should be quartz or battery operated,
lightweight, water resistant, shock resistant and reliable.
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Pocket Knife: Travelers might find the following features handy:
A basic blade, can and bottle opener, scissors, tweezers and corkscrew.
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Electrical Converter/Adapter: This allows you to use your personal
appliances abroad.
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Flashlight/Head Lamp: Light a hallway, read in a train compartment,
or study a map under the stars.
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Sunglasses: Protect your eyes from harmful ultraviolet and infrared
radiation, especially if you are traveling at higher altitudes.
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Travel Organizer: The ultimate in convenience for carrying identification,
tickets, trip itineraries, receipts and addresses.
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A Positive Attitude: Travel sometimes means expecting the unexpected:
delays, detours, unfamiliar surroundings, strange languages and
funny money. So, remember always to take along a big smile.
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