Travelling Tips

Things to do before Leaving

1.  Arrange to have your mail/ post/ courier Collected By Family, Friends Or Neighbours.

2.  Put a Hold on Newspaper & Magazine Deliveries or Have a neighbour to collect it. Pay your utility viz. Telephone, Electricity, Gas and credit card bills in advance if payment deadline is nearby.

3.  Inform your family, friends and Neighbours about your Holiday Dates. Make sure your family & friends have copies of your Travel Itinerary and hotels you will be staying at.

4.  In case of air travel, ensure web check in & seat selection. Ensure that your baggage and handbag dimensions and weight are as per airline rules.

5.  Check for the weather forecast of the places you are visiting and update your packing list accordingly.

6.  Make copies of your Passport details, Insurance Policies, Travellers Cheques, Visas and Credit Card Numbers. Carry one copy in a separate place to the originals and leave a copy with someone at home.

7.  Make sure your passport is valid for Travel for all the countries you are visiting or transiting in. You should carry two additional passport photos in case of emergency like passport stolen/ lost. Obtain visas for the various countries you are visiting or transiting in.

8.  Consult your Doctor regarding recommended vaccinations or other health precautions. Carry a prescription from your doctor for any medicines you take with you.

9.  Weed out your wallet. Keep only essential identifiers, like driving license and one or two credit cards.

What to Pack

1.  Write down packing list.

2.  Choose clothes that pack well and comfortable. Keep in mind about rules regarding clothing especially when you are visiting some religious places.

3.  Pack sunscreen, moisturisers, lip guard, Insect repellent and other makeup accessories.

4.  Carry few Plastic Zip Lock bags of different sizes to put wet items.

5.  Carry Camera and mobile chargers and adapters.

6.  Carry extra pair or copy of your Glasses prescription if you wear glasses. Carry sunglasses, scarf, hat, swimwear and other swimming accessories ( In case of hotels with swimming pool)

7.  Keep medicines in their original labelled containers. Carry a letter from your doctor in case of unusual medication along with your blood group details. In case of severe allergies, write them out in English.

8.  Carry travel clothesline, sink stopper & soap if you plan to wash some items in your hotel bathroom.

9.  If you are carrying a digital camera, clean out your photo card memory by storing it somewhere. Get spare battery for it.

10. Take photos of expensive items and all baggage( make/brand visible) to trace in case of delay/ loss en route. Fill up embarkation card, baggage identification slip. Get your value goods like zoom camera, laptops, mobile etc endorsed on your passport to avoid custom duties on return.