| Home Checklist | Arrange for pet and plant care Stop routine deliveries Make your home seem lived-in while away by putting lights and a radio on timers Turn down thermostat Leave keys and itinerary with a friend Lock windows, garage, and doors |
| Before you Leave | Guide books and maps Passport and visa(s) Foreign currency of your destination country Credit cards Travelers checks or ATM card Insurance: Trip Cancellation/Medical Personal Identification Photocopies of documentation Birth Certificate (if necessary) Marriage License (if necessary) |
| Basic Essentials | Appropriate Luggage Luggage Locks & ID Tags (Do NOT Lock checked baggage) Appropriate Clothing Comfortable Footwear (Treks require Trekking Shoes) Rain Protection Camera and Film (Place film in carry-on baggage) Telephone Plugs for Modem Small Flashlight or Headlight Travel Alarm Clock Small Binoculars Brimmed Hat or Visor Reading Materials Playing Cards/Games Address Book |
| Maintenance Items | Batteries for camera and flashlight Mini Sewing Kit (place in checked baggage) Travel Iron or Steamer Sink Stopper Folding Scissors (place in checked baggage) Laundry Soap Packets Laundry Bag Ziplock Plastic Bags |
| Medication | First Aid Kit Aspirin/Pain Reliever Cold/Sinus Medication Diarrhea Medicine Laxative Insect Repellent Contact Lens Preparations Antibiotic Ointment Alcohol Wipes Sunscreen Motion Sickness Medicine Personal Hygiene Items Personal Prescriptions |
| Toiletries | Comb/Brush Toothbrush/Paste Dental Floss Shampoo Blow Dryer Deodorant Lotions/Creams Cologne Lipbalm Towelettes Shaving Cream Towel/Washcloth Earplugs |
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Federal Aviation Administration
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) offers multiple air travel safety resources on its website, including information about passenger health and safety, disabled travelers, traveling with children and pets, and weather conditions, among many other topics. The site also provides forms and contact information to register complaints or to request additional details.
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| Avoid Airport Delays
Sit at home instead of at the departure lounge. Get up-to-the-minute information regarding airport delays before you leave the house.
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| Weather
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| Distance Calculator
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