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One Week Before ...
* Confirm all of your travel plans with
the airline or other mode of transport.
* Make arrangements for pets and/or
house sitting.
* Ask a neighbor to collect your mail,
or you can temporarily stop delivery of
mail and newspapers.
* Shop for travel necessities, including
travel-sized products, clothing specific
to the climate to which youÕll be traveling,
etc.
* Pick up travelers checks or foreign
currency if youÕre going overseas.
* Purchase calling cards because
mobile phones might not work or may
be out of your coverage plan.
* If driving, purchase a map and plot
out your travel course. You may also
want to have your vehicle checked by a
mechanic.
* Get a timer for your lights at home
and test it out.
* If you'll be bringing gifts, it may be
easier to mail them ahead so that you
won't have extra baggage. Some airlines
will want to inspect gifts so youÕll
have to transport them unwrapped.
One to Two Days Before ...
* Pack clothing and other items you
won't need immediately.
* Give the house a cleaning so you
won't return home to a mess.
* Eat any leftovers in the refrigerator
for lunch/dinner so that you won't
come home to spoiled food.
* Try to relax because travel can
require a lot of energy.
* Check the weather for your destination
so you can pack an umbrella,
snow boots, or requisite attire.
* Leave an extra set of keys with the
person who will be checking on your
home.
* Drop the dog/cat off at the boarder.
Day of Travel ...
* Pack your toiletries or anything
you've held off packing up until now.
* Confirm travel documents are
packed.
* Eat breakfast so you will have energy
if any travel plans become delayed.
* Pack snacks into a carry-on bag.
* Take out the trash.
* If flying, confirm with your airline that
the flight is on time.
* Leave the house early enough to
accommodate for traffic to the airport,
train, or cruise ship.
Packing Essentials
Here are some common items most
people bring along on their trips. Tailor
them as they apply to your vacation.
Clothing
* shirts/blouses
* jeans
* shorts
* suit/cocktail dress for fancier meals
* undergarments
* pantyhose
* shoes
* sandals
* pajamas
* socks
* swimsuits
* sarong or cover-up
* jacket or coat
* cold-weather apparel, if applicable
* light sweater
* sweatshirt
* slippers/robe
Toiletries
* shaving necessities
* feminine products
* shampoo/conditioner
* gel/hairspray
* toothbrush/floss/toothpaste
* makeup
* brush/comb
* moisturizer
* sunblock
* cotton swabs/cotton balls
* bandages
* contact solution/case
* denture cleaner
* prescription medications
Electronics/Entertainment
* camera
* video camera
* mobile phone
* portable DVD player
* CD or MP3 player
* books/magazines
Documentation
* tickets
* passport
* health insurance cards
* birth certificate
* driverÕs license
* travel itinerary
* maps
* emergency phone numbers
* currency
* credit card(s)
Snacks
* bottled water
* juice boxes
* crackers/pretzels/etc.
Miscellaneous
* ear plugs
* eye mask
* OTC medication
* travel pillow
* beach towels/accessories
* sunglasses
* hats
* umbrella
* purses/backpack
* plastic zipper bags
* hand sanitizer
Seasickness is possible, but rare:
Cruise ships are luxury ocean liners.
On board you will not feel the same
dips and drops as if you were on a
smaller vessel. Therefore, do not avoid
cruising for fear of seasickness alone.
Plus, there are many over-the-counter
motion sickness remedies available to
pack along, "just in case."
Sailing the high seas and visiting
exotic (or domestic) ports-of-call are
part of the fun of cruising. To learn
more about destinations and travel
packages, visit your local travel agent
or contact your favorite cruise line.
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