Travel Checklist

Avoid travel related problems by always creating a checklist for yourself prior to departing on your intended  holiday or business trip!

1. Always ensure that the Travel Agent you are dealing with is a reputable travel business that are registered   with at least IATA ( International Air Travel Association ) and a Association of your country's Travel Agents ) - Otherwise you could lose your hard-earned money if the unregistered agent go out of business overnight !

2. Ensure that you take out Travel & Medical Insurance prior to your departure in order to cover you against medical problems as well as theft, loss of passport, travellers cheques etc.

3. Should you decide to buy your airline ticket with your credit card make sure that your read the fine print concerning the Insurance you normally get through your credit card company !. Check that it meets your personal requirements !

4. Ensure that you check the Visa & Passport requirements for the particular country you intent to visit !

5. Check with your nearest Medical Travel Clinic what vaccinations are required prior to entry into the country you are planning to visit.

6. If you are visiting countries with known Malaria regions ensure that you take precautions like wearing protective clothing in the evenings and a liberal supply of insect repellant and anti-malaria tablets!

7. Obtain a good country-specific guide book from our bookstore or click on our handy links page for in-depth information concerning the country of your intended visit.

8. If you got any medical condition ensure that you notify the agent or airline ! if you use any prescription medication take care that you take enough to cover your journey and more !

9. If you wear prescription spectacles take along a extra pair and a good idea is to purchase some preventative medication for those headaches, stomach upsets and nausea.

10. Upon receival of your air ticket take care to check that the dates, departure times, destinations corresponds with your intended itinerary ! Always make sure that you know how late to check-in and that the Flight are still on-time !

11. A good idea is to leave a copy of  your itinerary, passport, ticket and contact numbers with relatives or friends prior to your departure. 

12. Compile a checklist for yourself , here's an example ! Clothing  ( Depending on Destination climate )

Clothing  ( Depending on your Destination's climate )   Socks   Casual Shoes   Good Shoes   T-shirts   Sneakers   Smart Pants   Casual Pants   Dress   Blouse   Skirt   Suit   Dress Shirt   Tie   Swimsuit   Jacket   Hat   Underwear

Toiletries   Tooth Brush   Toothpaste   Razor / Blades   Shaving Cream   Dental Floss   Perfume / Cologne   Shampoo   Hair Spray / Gel   Cosmetics   Hair Brush   Sunscreen   Mouth Wash   Aspirin   Prescription Medication*   Deodorant   Tissues

Travel Documents   Passport   Drivers License   Air Tickets   Travellers Cheques   Cash   Luggage / Nametags Entertainment   Books   Magazines   Walkman / CD's / Tapes   Playing Cards etc.

Warning:

Insurance: Don't leave home without Travel Insurance! Imagine you are in the jungles of Vietnam or on Safari in the wilds of Africa when you slip and break your leg. How will you continue your trip? How will you pay for the extra seats on the plane that you will need to keep your leg raised? Take the worry out of travel for about a dollar per day.
Visas: Please make sure you verify all visa requirements before you leave home. Trying to enter a country without the correct documentation can be costly, frustrating and can sometimes end up as time in a filthy prison awaiting deportation. Some visas may take two to three weeks to issue so make sure you allow sufficient time when booking your flights.
Currency: Some countries regulate the amount of local currency that can be brought in and out. Certain currencies may not be available overseas - always buy travellers cheques, but some purchase local currency in advance and in small denominations for immediate expenses such as taxi fares and tips.
Medical: Health regulations change frequently so please contact your local traveler's medical clinic for the most up to date information. Most countries require proof of vaccination for entry.