Get Organized For International Travel

Traveling overseas can be exciting. But organizing for the trip can be
daunting. The questions can seem endless. Where do I begin? What do I
need to bring? Who do I call? How am I going to get there?However, the
preparation can be almost as exciting as the trip itself if you can
put the pieces together in an orderly fashion. Having traveled to far
flung parts of the world, a professional organizer shares some useful
tips for preparing for your overseas adventure.First, it's advisable
to begin the process at best six months ahead, particularly if you
must obtain a passport or visa.Answer these obvious, but key,
questionsWhere do you want to go? What's your destination? Will it be
one destination or multiple stops? When will you depart? How long will
you stay? What's the purpose of your visit? (Rest and relaxation,
adventure, sightseeing, education, etc.)Does a tour work for you, or
do you prefer independent travel (not a bad idea when you become a
"seasoned" traveler)? How about a combination of the two?It's always a
good idea to peruse travel books to learn about the culture and places
you're about to visit. Identify the sights that are of special
interest to you.




A good travel agent can save you time and effortA good travel agent can
provide you with a wealth of information and take care of the details
involved with your trip. Ask your traveling friends for a
recommendation.Here's a quick planning checklist to get you started:
Transportation options such as rail, plane or boat
Lodging
Tour package that fits your purpose
Medical and visa requirements
My travel agent extraordinaire suggests that you make copies of the first
three pages of your passport, and your debt and credit cards, to bring on
your trip. She also recommends getting at least $100 of destination
currency before leaving home, and plan on using ATM debit cards and credit
cards to exchange dollars when you're out of the country.What to pack
Less is better. Consider size and weight, and plan to carry your own luggage.
At least one rolling suitcase (mini-wheeled luggage carts are a nuisance).
Coordinate a two-colored wardrobe for mix-and-match possibilities.
Include tops and bottoms such as one skirt, two pair of pants (zip-off
long/short pants are great for traveling).
Three pairs of shoes: "broken-in," comfortable walking shoes; "all
occasion" shoes; and sandals (depending on the climate)."
A suitable, lightweight travel or tote purse.
Bathing suit. You never know when the opportunity may arise, and it takes
up very little space.
Layered clothing is a good idea. Consider the time of year and the weather.
Collapsible umbrella or lightweight rain gear.
Hand washables - make it happen on those two-night layovers.
Don't forget reading material for downtime on the beach, boat or plane.
How to pack
A list comes in handy, particularly for the small items such as toiletries.
Prescriptions and over the-counter medications. (It's advisable to bring
medication for those traveling surprises such as constipation or
diarrhea.)
Washcloth and small bar of soap.
Small, plastic bottles filled with your favorite shampoo, bath oil, face
cream, etc.
Band-Aids, Neosporin, tweezers, etc.
Plan to wear your heaviest pair of shoes en route, if possible.
Bring clothes that are conducive to being rolled up. You can tuck the
rolled clothing in nooks and crannies, which makes lots more room in your
luggage.
Plastic bags from your dry cleaners are great for over, or between,
clothing. They help prevent that wrinkled look.
Your carry-on should contain important papers, prescriptions toiletries,
jewelry, a sleeping garment, a clean pair socks and one undergarment.
Trial run: Now pack your bag. Do your choices all fit? Does your bag
knock you over when you pick it up? Take a trial trip around the block
with your luggage. How do you feel when you arrive home?





Now go and enjoy your trip. Bon voyage!

Sally Allen, a certified professional organizer, is CEO and owner of A
Place For Everything LLC. Since founding her company in 1997, Sally
continues to help individuals and companies around the country
effectively arrange space and efficiently manage time.Her
professional, friendly, approach to organizing for stress-free living
is evident in her guest appearances on HGTV and the ABC TV-affiliate
in Denver, in the pages of Real Simple magazine and Better Homes and
Gardens magazine, The Wall Street Journal, The Denver Business Journal
and in other media.APlaceForEverythingLLC .com



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