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Travel
tips & advice from ISTC - your professional
travel consultants
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Choose
an experienced travel counselor to help
you plan your vacation.
Without
a doubt, it has been proven time and
again that a competent travel agent
will navigate through the maze of choices
available to you. There are as many
choices as there are travelers and an
agent can match your preferences to
the best travel arrangements at the
most reasonable prices. ISTC is here
to help with all of your travel needs.
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Read
and verify all your travel documents.
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Most
of airline tickets are non-refundable,
ask your agent to explain the procedures
and additional cost involved should
you have to make a change in your travel
plans. |
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Verify
if you need Passport and Visa
and apply for the necessary documents
as far in advance as you can. |
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Last
minutes delivery of Passport and Visas
can be very expensive.
Without
a doubt, it has been proven time and
again that a competent travel agent
will navigate through the maze of choices
available to you. There are as many
choices as there are travelers and an
agent can match your preferences to
the best travel arrangements at the
most reasonable prices. ISTC is here
to help with all of your travel needs. |
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Purchase
trip cancellation insurance.
Having
good insurance coverage is the only way to
plan for accidents or the unpredictable. Most
tour operators offer an inexpensive insurance
package that can be purchased at the time
of reservation . Most policies have a blanket
coverage that will protect your investment
should you need to cancel the trip completely,
as well as medical emergency coverage while
you're traveling. Travel insurance coverage
varies by the provider, so be sure to read
all of the details of your policy before you
go. |
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Pack
everything of value in your hand luggage. |
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If
your checked luggage is lost,
even temporarily, you could experience problems
that are easily prevented. Remember that many
airlines are enforcing the "one piece of hand
luggage with max. of 5-8 kg rule", particularly
when the flight is full. |
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Carry
an extra pair of contact lenses or glasses,
just in case. If you
are travelling with small children, take along
some of their favorite toys, crayons and books.
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Take
twice as much money and half as many clothes
as you think you'll need.
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Pack
as light as possible
and remember: Comfortable walking shoes and
loose fitting clothes are a must. |
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Keep
a duplicate copy of your passport and tickets
in a safe place.
Securing replacements
of these documents when you travel abroad
is much easier when you can provide copies
of originals. |
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Credit
cards are widely accepted
and
cash machines have become part of the landscape
in many foreign countries. But, you may still
find it necessary to carry cash when you venture
into small towns and rural areas. |
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When
you cross several time zones, there are ways
to minimize the effects of "jet lag".
For example, try to
get extra sleep the week before your trip
and force yourself to maintain your normal
sleep pattern so that your body can adjust
more quickly. |
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It
is common to become dehydrated on a long flight,
so
drink plenty of water. |
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Junk
jewelry or fabulous fakes travel beautifully.
Leave items of great
monetary or sentimental value at home where
you know they are safe. It means you will
be a little more carefree. |
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Don't change the message on your telephone
answering machine.
When you are going
on vacation, tell your coworkers, friends
and relatives about your travel plans. Other
callers can leave messages that can be returned
when you get back from your vacation. |
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Don't change the message on your telephone
answering machine.
When you are going
on vacation, tell your coworkers, friends
and relatives about your travel plans. Other
callers can leave messages that can be returned
when you get back from your vacation. |
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Travel Medicine Kit
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consult your family doctor. |
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Tickets
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Passport
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Cash
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Credit
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Photocopies
of your
documents |
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Extra
passport photos |
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Money
belt |
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Keys |
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Luggage
with labels |
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Guidebooks
and maps |
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Phrasebook
and dictionary |
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Address
book & pens |
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Business
cards |
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Calculator |
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Camera
& films |
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Small
flashlight |
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Travel
alarm clock |
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Adapter
and voltage |
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converter |
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Walkman |
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Spare
batteries |
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Travel
iron |
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Sewing
kit & scissors |
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Pocket
knife |
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Hut
& swimming dress |
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Good
walking shoes |
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Good
walking shoes |
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Kleenex |
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Towelettes |
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Dental floss |
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Sunglasses |
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Medicaments
- sun protection |
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Extra
glasses/contact lenses |
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Cup/Spoon/Fork
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Deck
of cards |
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Crosswords/Book |
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Small
gifts |
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Patience
& Good mood |
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We hope that you will find
these tips useful when you are planning
your next trip. Try to learn as much as
possible about your destination.
Be respectful of local customs, and remember
that even if you can't speak the language,
anyone in the world understands the meaning
of a smile.
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