Pack These Essentials

• Airline Ticket or e-Ticket Confirmation.
• Passport/visas/driver’s license.
• Hotel and Rental Car Confirmations.
• Due to increased security, DO NOT pack knives! Pack nail files and clippers with your checked luggage.
• Take traveller’s checks instead of cash.
• Phone numbers for the sitter, doctor, kennel, etc.
• Suntan lotion.
• Sunglasses.
• Sunburn ointment/aloe vera gel.
• A basic first aid kit.
• Medication: both prescription as well as small quantities of aspirin, motion sickness tablets, antacids, etc.
• If traveling abroad, a photocopy of your passport and ID packed separately.
• A money belt or waist pouch to keep valuables close.
• Postcard stamps.

Traveling With Children

• Buy new, small toys, games and reading material to give to your child throughout the trip.
• Snacks and beverages are a must!
• For infants, just in case of delays, bring a 24-hour supply of food in your carry-on.
• If traveling abroad, check this link for proper immunizations.
• Bring a stroller for small children.
• If your child has allergies, contact the airline/cruise line/train about special menus.
• Give each child a card to carry containing your hotel and emergency information.