Make copies of important travel information – Copy your passport, insurance policy, itinerary, traveler’s cheques, visa, and credit card numbers.Ĭarry one copy separately from the originals and leave a copy at home with a friend or family member. We love getting our money exchanged at the post office as they offer great rates and charge no exchange fees! Let the airline know of any special requirements you have – You might have some questions if you are traveling whilst pregnant or if you are traveling with a bubba!Īlso, let them know of any special dietary requirements.Įxchange some money – Depending on where you are going, the currency might have to be ordered and will take a while to arrive, so get this sorted at the start of the week!

Your Travelling Overseas Checklist for the Week Before Register your travel and contact details with DFAT – Because it is better to be safe than sorry!Įase of mind that in an emergency, you can be located, and your family can be sure you are safe. The easiest way, but also the most expensive, is to organize it through your hotel simply. Organize car hire if needed – Once you have your itinerary sorted, figure out if you want to rely on public transport or the flexibility and freedom of renting a car.īook your Airport Transfers – If you are not planning on renting a car, you might like to pre-organize and sort out your airport transfers. Viator is great for finding tours they have an extensive range and are a trusted brand we use and love! They also allow you to link up your travel rewards cards to earn some points! They offer fabulous prices, are easy to use, and are reliable!īook your Tours – We love to book at least one tour on each international trip simply because we learn so much about the country from the tour guide! If we know where we want to stay, we usually tend to book our hotels on Agoda. Start creating your holiday itinerary – Figure out where you want to go and what you want to see and do while on your holiday.īook accommodation – We love two sites for researching and booking hotels. Make sure you have travel insurance – Travel insurance is vital to protect yourself against financial risks attained while traveling.ĭon’t leave the country without travel insurance always be prepared in a foreign country.įor our Australian readers, we can recommend CoverMore Insurance, and for our readers from USA, we suggest you look into Allianz Travel Insurance. If you need to carry special medicine, you might need to get a doctor’s letter explaining why you are taking them overseas! Do research to see which pharmacies have them on offer for the cheapest! Make sure to have more than one photo identification on you … just in case!įind out whether a Visa is required for your tripĬheck with your doctor about recommended vaccinations for your destinations – It is important to get the vaccines sorted out the way in advance of your trip (try to get it done 6-8 weeks pre-trip).īook a visit to the doctor to figure out which shots are recommended. Make sure you have up-to-date photo identification – Make sure your passport is valid for the entire duration of your trip! Your Travel to-do list for a Month or Two Before

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