There are some hints if you are new to travel. 1) Check to see if your credit card charges a fee to convert US money to those overseas. Get one that doesn't. You can save on transaction fees. (We carry a Chase Preferred). Call the card company and tell them where you are going and when.
2) Remember if you want local cash to take your debit card. Your credit card will not work in most ATMs. 3) Before you leave think about trip insurance. Our credit card includes it, but we buy it anyway because it does not include medical costs. 4) Take along a list of medicines you need. Name of drug, doctor, RX. Even better carry the bottles. 5) Copy everything: passports, itinerary, reservations and keep copies separate in case you lose a suitcase or other bag. 6) Give your itinerary to a friend before you go. 7) Don't forget to leave your pocket knife in checked baggage or at home. (TSA will take it from your carry-on or pocket - I know) 8) Tell your cellphone company you are leaving and where you are going. I ask for International Roaming and my carrier gives me a lower rate. 9) Pack a week in advance and then each day take something out, Travel light. You can actually wear the same shirt the whole time if you are not seeing the same people. 10) Wear broken-in shoes.
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