An Accident of Hope » Travel & Treasure http://anaccidentofhope.com Write Everything in My Head Tue, 22 May 2012 07:51:16 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Travelers Checklist http://anaccidentofhope.com/2011/12/travelers-checklist/ http://anaccidentofhope.com/2011/12/travelers-checklist/#comments Fri, 23 Dec 2011 04:29:54 +0000 http://anaccidentofhope.com/2011/12/travelers-checklist/ Travel

DOCUMENTS:

o Flight Tickets
o Accommodation Vouchers
o Transfer Vouchers
o Prepaid Attraction Tickets
o Passport (If traveling overseas)
o Visa (Check with Travel Agent if needed)
o Travel Insurance
o Phone numbers for home
o Health Documentation
o Emergency Information
o Currency
o Currency calculations sheet
o Credit Cards x 2/Travelers Cheques,
o Make copies of all documentation keep one copy with you and leave a copy of your passport, credit cards, travel insurance with a friend or family member

CLOTHES:
Before you pack ensure to find what kind of weather you will be getting and pack accordingly, always remember weather can change quickly so ensure to pack for the unexpected changes.

o Underwear
o Socks/Hosiery
o Belts
o Casual Day Wear

o Sleepwear
o Cold weather gear (jumper, coat, warm hat, gloves, scarf)
o Warm weather gear (swimsuit, shorts, sandals
o Comfortable walking shoes (must be worn in)
o Sun Hat

TOILETRIES:

o Comb and/or brush
o Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss etc
o Deodorant
o Soap
o Shampoo & conditioner
o Skin-care lotion
o Razor & shaving cream
o Personal hygiene items
o Vitamins
o Bath / beach towel
o Inspect repellent
o Sunscreen
o Nail clippers
o Aspirin
o Antiseptic wipes
o Antibiotic cream
o Band-Aids
o Upset stomach / Diarrhea medication
o Regular medication, plus a letter from your doctor for anything unusual.

MISCELLANEOUS
o Luggage (Check any weight restrictions)

o Back pack
o Wallet
o Money belt
o Organizer bags (mesh or different colours)
o Ipod/MP3 Player
o Camera & memory cards
o Guide book and maps
o Travel journal & pens
o Games / playing cards
o Small padlocks for suitcase
o Luggage ID tags
o Alarm Clock
o Sunglasses and case
o Travel clothesline & pegs
o Sink plug – (multi size)
o Laundry bag
o Zip lock plastic bags
o Large plastic garbage bag – to use as rain protection for your main bag
o Electrical converter / adapter if you have AC appliances
o Earplugs / eyeshades

o Your favourite book from The Book Brothers www.thebookbrothers.com.au

HANDY TIPS:
o Keep extra cash $ 50 – $ 100 in a safe place
o Drink plenty of water and little alcohol on the plane
o Stick to a bland diet
o Always read up on the city before you get there.
o Always take an extra pair of underwear in your hand luggage
o Check luggage weight limits for all modes of transport you are taking your luggage on and purchase luggage accordingly
o Check to see if any vaccinations are required for the country you are visiting
o Set up a worldwide email account if wanting to correspond back home via email

AT HOME BEFORE YOU GO:
o Stop deliveries and have Australia Post hold mail
o Arrange for care of pets, lawn, house plants, garden, swimming pool
o Arrange for home security if you’re worried
o Empty refrigerator and garbage
o Turn off hot water cylinder
o Pre-pay bills (or ask close friend to collect mail and pay bills for you)
o Lock all doors and windows
o Triple check that you have Passport / Tickets / Money

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The words travel wrap, to me give me the feeling of warmth, snuggling down with a good book or a mug of hot chocolate.  It says a warm blanket, folded at the end of the sofa ready to wrap you up on a cold winter’s night, or a shawl you can wrap round your shoulders.

But of course a travel wrap is not really for home it’sis really for travelling, whether it be a car blanket that you keep in the boot for emergencies, or a shawl you use on a long train journey, or a kids blanket to help the children to sleep on a long flight.

A wrap or travel blanket for the car is great to keep in the boot all the time, it can be used as a picnic blanket if you have not packed one, or if you are on a long journey and the passengers want to sleep, a rug to keep them warm.  They are also fantastic for emergencies in the cold weather, if you break down or get stuck in snow, they can be essential, especially if you cannot use the car heater.

A travel wrap can simply be a really wide scarf or pashmina that you can wear on the journey but you could also can stretch out over you or wrap it around your shoulders on the train or plane.

A wrap can also be a really great solution for travelling with kids, they often get cold if they are young and can’t yet walk and if they are still sleeping in the day, so a blanket that you can have with you all the time in the buggy or car seat is a really good idea, you can take is out when you get on the train or plane and use it on the journey as well as travelling to the station or airport.

These days you can get travel wraps for kids that are shaped and fit into a seat and have holes in to allow the straps through.  They can be left in the car seat or buggy all the time so you always have it with you if you need it.  They can be wrapped or unwrapped, which is great for travelling when often the temperatures change dramatically as you move in and outside, air conditioning, cars in cold weather before they warm up.  It also means if the child is sleeping you can wrap and unwrap them as often as you like without waking them up.

It is always worth having a travel wrap, or something that can be used while travelling.  They can have so many uses and be left in the car or buggy so you always have it with you.  Make sure you get one that is useful to you and that you can keep especially for travelling.

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Travel Guide – Travel Insurance


Travel Insurance is probably one of the most overlooked aspects of preparing for a trip. Getting the right insurance cover is very important. Choose the wrong policy and if the worst happens you could find that you are not covered – do be aware of what you are covered for and what you need to arrange separate insurance for. By the same rule, visiting a foreign country on a short city break is very low risk and you might well be covered for medical expenses by national reciprocal agreements. In this case, travel insurance recommended by many travel agents is extremely expensive, mainly due to commission plus administrative costs, and you will pay disproportionately to the risk by a huge factor.

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Travel Guide – Travel Insurance


Travel Insurance is probably one of the most overlooked aspects of preparing for a trip.

Getting the right insurance cover is very important. Choose the wrong policy and if the worst happens you could find that you are not covered – do be aware of what you are covered for and what you need to arrange separate insurance for. By the same rule, visiting a foreign country on a short city break is very low risk and you might well be covered for medical expenses by national reciprocal agreements. In this case, travel insurance recommended by many travel agents is extremely expensive, mainly due to commission plus administrative costs, and you will pay disproportionately to the risk by a huge factor.

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Travel Guide – Travel Insurance


Travel Insurance is probably one of the most overlooked aspects of preparing for a trip.

Getting the right insurance cover is very important. Choose the wrong policy and if the worst happens you could find that you are not covered – do be aware of what you are covered for and what you need to arrange separate insurance for. By the same rule, visiting a foreign country on a short city break is very low risk and you might well be covered for medical expenses by national reciprocal agreements. In this case, travel insurance recommended by many travel agents is extremely expensive, mainly due to commission plus administrative costs, and you will pay disproportionately to the risk by a huge factor.

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The second hurdle in planning a trip, after deciding where to go, is what travel insurance fits best. Exploring new lands comes with its dangers, and it is important to be covered by it. It eases fears experienced during an accident, medical emergency, or even in cases of delayed trips or lost baggage.

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The next and most natural step is to inquire about prices. It is acceptable to look for affordable policies, but it is absolutely not acceptable to compromise in terms of coverage. Lower prices do not necessarily mean less coverage or quality.

Therefore, you should scrutinize the extent of coverage offered by every provider. Its review is like a model showing you the fit of a policy as she walks down the runway. True to form, there are pricey policies with wide coverage and cheaper options that cost less.

Focus first on the features you want before jumping into the travel insurance review. Know how much of your financial resources you can dedicate to insurance. Once you’ve decided on these two matters, the rest is easy.

To ease the selection process, its review is there to help. Its reviews help you make the best, smartest choice. Never be fooled again into spending beyond your needs.

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