| Air Travel | Sea Travel | All Forms of Travel | What to Pack | Voltage | Customs Regulations | Insurance | | Inoculations and Health Advisories | This section contains basic travel information and tips to help make your trip trouble-free. Air Travel Back to Top Individual Airline requirements vary. Generally, everyone is allowed one large piece of luggage and one carry-on. Your largest bag cannot exceed a total of sixty-two inches. Your carry-on cannot exceed a total of forty-two inches. This can be measured by adding the length plus the height plus the width. Make sure luggage tags are securely attached on all checked baggage. Be sure to have your airline ticket and passport (if required) with you. Do not pack these documents in your suitcase. Do not pack film in your checked luggage as the security x-ray devices at airports may damage it. Plan to pack film in your carry-on bag throughout your trip. Locking checked luggage is no longer permissible. Should anything in your luggage look suspicious going through the airport security devices, it will be opened by airport personnel. Locked luggage will be broken into, if necessary. Wear comfortable clothing for the flight. Layered clothing is recomended. Airplanes can be very cool, as can the airports. Sea Travel Back to Top Ships are equipped with stabilizers to ensure smooth sailing. If motion sickness concerns you, wearing wristbands on board the ship have been proven effective and can be found in most stores. On deck, a cool breeze can mask the effects of the sun. Use plenty of sunscreen and don't overexpose yourself to the sun. All Forms of Travel Back to Top Be sure your passport, driver's license, or other Government issued Photo ID is valid. Your passport needs to have six months validity beyond the return date. Without the proper ID's, you will not be allowed on board. Leave expensive jewelry at home. Do not display large amounts of cash or travelers checks. Keep your passport and larger amounts of cash in a specially made pouch concealed under your clothing. Keep a copy of your passport separate from your passport. If carrying Travelers Cheques, have a copy of those numbers separate from your actual Travelers Cheques. In the event you lose your Travelers Cheques, access to the document numbers makes it possible to replace them. Carry phone numbers of contacts for lost Travelers Cheques. Call your Credit Card companies to let them know you will be traveling. Unusual activities will then be noted. Newlyweds -- unless you already have your documents (driver’s license, passport, etc.) updated with your new surname, use your maiden name when making reservations. What to Pack Back to Top Wear comfortable, easy-care clothing. Pack at least one dressy casual outfit for the special events. Shoes are very important! You must take at least one very good fitting pair of walking shoes. For the evening - perhaps a smart sandal. Take an extra pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses and enough medication to last the entire trip. You may also want your doctor to write an extra prescription using the drug's generic name, since brand names may vary from country to country. Carry your medication with you in their original packaging. Packing toiletries in leak-proof bags may prevent a suitcase fiasco. Save yourself from a rainy day. Always pack a tote-size umbrella. Allow one roll of film for each day of travel. Bring a travel alarm clock. Bring snacks such as granola bars, dried fruit, peanuts, etc. and instant coffee. Disposable towelettes are a convenient method of washing hands prior to eating. Keeping hands clean will be the best way to stay healthy. Voltage Back to Top The United States operates on 110-Volt 60-HZ current, but most other countries run on 220-Volt 50-HZ. If you wish to use your electrical haircare items etc. you'll need a converter and a transformer. Converters are safe to use with simple devices -- such as blow dryers -- which are designed to be used for short periods of time. Customs Regulations Back to Top To avoid customs tax on previously owned property, U.S. residents should have a receipt for or should register their foreign-made electronic equipment with customs prior to departure. This will ensure no additional taxes upon re-entry. Insurance Back to Top Travel insurance insures your trip for last minute cancellations, baggage protection, medical, etc. Travel insurance is the best way to protect yourself against financial loss. Inoculations and Health Advisories Back to Top We will pass on any information we obtain from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) on areas we plan to visit; however, passengers are advised to check with their doctors regarding inoculation requirements for their destination area. Some areas strictly enforce these requirements. If you would like to contact the CDC direct, their number is 1-800-311-3435 or visit their website at www.cdc.gov for the latest travel and health advisories. Last but not least - HAVE A GOOD TIME! Back to Top | index | pictures | testimonials | about us | travel tips | contact us | All Content © 2002 ~ 2008 by Rupiper Travel & Tours Website design: Kim Sawatzke