Pre-Departure Checklist
This is the travel checklist that Ed and I use to plan what we’ll pack to bring on trips and so we don’t forget to lock the doors! Feel free to print out a copy for your own use. Missing something? We’ve linked to various online merchants that offer the best deals on travel gear, apparel and accessories.
Before You Leave… |
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Don’t know what you need? Skyteam provides a visa search engine and database that is managed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). |
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Driver’s licence, birth certificate, marriage certificate. |
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DO get a medical consultation to determine what (if any) protection you may need. Don’t forget to pack your immunization records when you travel. |
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Make a list of your emergency contact numbers, as well as copies of your passport details, insurance policy, travellers cheques, visas and credit card numbers. Carry at least one copy in a separate place to the originals (give it to your travel partner) and leave a copy with a responsible person at home. |
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Make photocopies of all official documents (see Emergency Card above). |
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We use Expedia. |
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Again, we use Expedia. |
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Reserve well in advance. Read our car rental time and money-saving tips. |
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Consider Trip cancellation and Medical Insurance. Get a free travel insurance quote from Travel Guard. |
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Traveler’s Checks, Credit Cards & Relevant Currency. Remember to take your air miles and hotel rewards cards. |
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Destination guides and maps for handy reference on the road. |
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Pack it up… |
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Make sure your bags have locks and ID tags. Get luggage and accessories as well as coupons and price drops. |
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Take your watch, but keep the jewelry to a minumum! |
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Hiking or running? Shoes, boots or sandals? Find shoes as well as the latest coupons and price drops. |
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Should you take a Raincoat or a Mini-pocket umbrella |
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Take a hat, visor or how about some ear muff headphones?. Think warmth and sun protection. |
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I especially like to pack a silk pashmina to wear during flights. |
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Make sure it is empty as you go through security.Always have safe clean water for that bottle |
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Prescription glasses, contact lenses and sunglasses. Need specialized eyewear for golf or swimming? |
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Don’t forget your travel pillow. |
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For Your Health |
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Travel smart we trust Dukoral |
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Get clean water anywhere using a water purification device. |
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A First Aid Kit is a travel essential. |
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Personal Hygiene Items |
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Toothbrush, paste & dental floss… teeth? |
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Take both personal and laundry soap |
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For the beach and towellette for quick cleanups. |
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Recording and Communications… |
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Ros’s laptop was broken at the security checkin. She now use a padded sleeve to protect it. |
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Don’t forget the tapes and/or disks for your camcorder |
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Make a list of electronic equipment |
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Get that close up view |
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Still using a film camera. Try using a digital camera. |
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Roaming charges when traveling can be costly. Learn how to save. |
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Good to Have… |
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Bring books and magazines. Paperbacks that can be left with other travellers are best. |
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Consider using an electronic translator. |
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We use those ’shaker’ no-battery flashlights. |
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For those ‘pressing’ times, a steamer works even better. |
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Doing laundry is never fun. A clothesline sure helps |
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Not all hotels supply them. |
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Small plastic bags with ziplock closures |
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Bring an array of small bottles for liquid soaps and shampoos. Learn more about the TSA Regulations. |
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Solitaire, Scrabble anyone? |
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To Do at Home… |
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