Travel Tips

Packing Tips

~ Pack all medications in your carry on bag.

~ Pack all of your tickets & important documents in your carry on or on your person. DO NOT pack them in your luggage!

~When packing for traveling with a spouse or companion put clothes for both people in each suitcase. If one is misplaced you'll still have something to wear.

~ Do not over pack! Airlines have maximum weight allowances per suitcase and will charge extra for being over the limit.

~ Over-packing a bag wrinkles clothes. If all or most clothes in the suit case match, you'll get several outfits out of a few items and garments will have room to breathe.

~ Collect sample - sized toiletries and leave the big containers home.

~ Never pack full liquid containers: they might freeze & burst in a plane's cargo compartment. If you must pack liquids, make sure the container is only half full.

~ Place items such as shampoo, conditioner, tooth paste, sun tan lotion & similar items in plastic storage bags just in case.

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Before Leaving Home

~ Look over your tickets/documents and make sure you understand them.

~ Fill out documents with proper names and spelling.

~ Leave a list of contact numbers, flight information and a copy of your trip itinerary at home or with an emergency contact person.

~ Call the airline ahead of time to confirm your flight, also to check for flight delays.

~ Make sure your passport is valid or you have a certified copy (with raised seal) birth certificate and a government issued Photo ID as of December 31, 2005 everyone traveling with in the Western Hemisphere will have to have a passport to travel. Click here to visit US Department of State to view passport details.

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Dress Codes

~ Casual dress is standard for day time. Many resorts have dress code requirements for dining.

~ Casual yet elegant for women.

~ Men are required to wear long pants but not jenas, and shirts with collars.

~ Some gourmet restaurants may require men to wear a jacket

~ Before you pack please check with your travel agent on your resort's dress code.

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Credit Cards

~ Visa, American Express, & Master Card are accepted in most destinations.

~ Most bank & hotels will provide a currency exchange.

~ Please check with your travel agent for further details.

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Travel Insurance

~TRAVEL INSURANCE IS A MUST!

~ If travel insurance is denied you will asked to sign a waiver of denial.

~Please check with your travel agent for further details.

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Special Requests

~ Requests such as adjoining rooms or rooms on the lower floor, special meals or specific assistance needed can be requested but not all resorts will guarantee specials requests.

~ Please check with your travel agent for further details.

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Arriving at the airport

~ Check in begins 2 hours prior to departure.

~ Under no circumstances should you check in later than 1 hour before departure.

~ Maximum of 2 bags per passengers

~ Carry on luggage is limited to 1 bag to must fit in the over head compartment or under your seat.

~ Luggage permitted is at each airline's discretion.

~ All luggage should have baggage tags

~ Any lost or damaged checked luggage must be immediately reported to an airline representative. Please do not leave the airport terminal until you have completed a claim form.

~ Please read you tickets carefully, if you have any questions please check with your travel agent.

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Getting Married in a Different State

~ Check with the state in which you will be getting married for that state's marriage licensing & requirements.

Traveling Outside the USA

Passport Information

~ Make sure your passport is valid or you have a certified copy (with raised seal) birth certificate and a government issued Photo ID as of December 31, 2005 everyone traveling with in the Western Hemisphere will have to have a passport to travel. Click here to visit US Department of State to view passport details.

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Getting Married

~ Planning to get married in a resort destination be sure to check with the local tourist office & consulate of the country in which you intend to be marrie for legal documents that may be required.

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Tourist Cards

.~ Some destinations require tourist to purchase tourist cards to enter the country and these need to be purchased at the airport of the country in which you are vacationing.

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Safety for Travelers

~ Traveling is no different then being at home remember these precautions:

~ Be aware of your surroundings

~ Do not swim alone.

~ Avoid flashing cash.

~ Avoid going out alone.

~ Beware of dark places & isolated areas.

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Money Exchange

~ Most hotels and local banks provide a currency exchange.

~ With proper identification, you will be able to exchange money or cash traveler's checks

~ Personal checks, cashier checks and money orders are not accepted at local banks.

~ If you bring cash, please make sure it is not marked or ripped.

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Special Cruise Tips

Arriving Early to Port

~ In the event that you arrive early to stay over night at the port city, be sure to pack everything you will need for an overnight stay in a separate bag.

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Dress code

~ Day time casual, 1 or 2 swim suits

~ Evening dress code you will need 1 or 2 cocktail dresses or gowns for women. And the men will need a dark suit or tuxedo.

~ Long pants for men excluding Jeans, no shorts or T-shirts allowed in the dining area.

~ Other evening attire ranges from sport coats to casual resort wear.

~ For Alaska cruises, sweaters, light jackets & rain coats are suggested.

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Visitor Policy

~ Most ships have a no visitor policy.

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Excursions

~ Book your shore excursions as early as possible since they fill up fast.

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Tipping

~ How much you tip is a personal matter and completely up to you, however, most cruise ships have a guidelines in regards to what is appropriate.

~ Check with your travel agent for more details.

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Dining

~ Dinning preference may be requested by your travel agent at the time of booking but no requests are guaranteed.

~ All dining rooms are smoke free.

~ Special diets requirements must be made by your travel agent at least 2 weeks prior to sailing.

~ You should discuss the preparations of menu items with your waiter or head waiter.

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