Pre-Trip Checklist #1: Planning Your Trip

Passport - If you are a U.S. Citizen, go to www.state.gov.  The Passport Services Office provides information and services to American citizens about how to obtain, replace, renew or change a passport.  If you require a speedier turnaround time, you can utilize a passport expediting service and receive your passport in 24 hours.

Visas - get information on travel documents needed for the area(s) you will be visiting.

Immunizations - Are your immunizations up to date?  Does the country you’re visiting recommend or require certain immunizations?  Click HERE to check.

Medical Alert Identification - Medical ID’sare recommended by physicians and healthcare organizations throughout the world.

Trip Insurance - Read our article on travel insurance for complete details.

Flight, Hotel and Rental Car reservations - We use LastMinute.com

Train/Rail reservations - You can book point-to-point tickets or purchase rail passes to cities in the U.K., Europe, Japan and Australia on Railpass.com.  Railpass.com offers a discounted Senior Rail Pass.

When you book your reservations, make sure that you inform the airline, cruise line and/or tour company of any special dietary needs you may have as well as if you will require any other special assistance, such as a wheelchair, or priority boarding.

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