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Travel Tips

Before you go, learn about the local laws and customs of the countries you're visiting, especially those concerning drinking age, drugs and curfews. You are not immune to a country's laws just because you're a visitor, and you can be arrested. Bring an extra pair of glasses or contact lenses. It's hard to enjoy the sights when you can't see them.

Pack a simple first aid kit with bandages, antibiotic cream and pain relievers. It's a good thing to have "just in case." And tell your trip leaders about any medications you're taking. Give your parents the phone and fax number of your hotel, the cell phone numbers of the chaperones and a full itinerary of your trip. If anything changes during the trip, e-mail your parents immediately with the new info.

Pack all valuables, medications, travel documents and passport in your carry-on bag. Occasionally checked luggage gets lost at airports, so you want to have your important items on you.

Below are helpful links for travelers dealing with airlines, rental cars, hotels, cruises, restaurants and theme parks. Whether you are on a business trip or vacation, traveling alone or with the kids, in the U.S. or abroad we can help. We have tips to help you before you go with planning research, packing and preparing for a road trip along with links to many difficult to find official and governmental sites. There are also checklists you can print so you won't forget anything.