Travel Tips for the Holidays

Now that the holidays are nearby, make sure you have everything for your trip home. Some of you may be visiting for the holidays and others may be staying for prolonged periods – but regardless of your personal circumstances, make sure you are adequately prepared.

A quick list:

• Check your passports/visas and make sure they’re valid.
• Don’t bring water on the plane. Unfortunately, the TSA still prohibits you from bringing it in the security checkpoint. You’ll just have to buy water at the gate.
• Make sure your laptop is removed from your bag and that your shoes are removed from your feet by the time you get to the security checkpoint. You’ll save a lot of time this way.
• Have emergency contact information on your person when you travel.
• If you’re going abroad with friends, leave your itinerary and hotel information with friends or family so that you’re easily located.
• Deal only with authorized money agents for monetary exchange. Don’t mess with the black market.
• Ensure that when you’re overseas, your health insurance is up-to-date.
• Familiarize yourself with the laws of the land … wherever your travels take you to.
• Don’t leave your luggage unattended and never accept packages from strangers.
• Stay away from areas deemed dangerous.