I, as your travel agent, can help you with ALL of these things listed. It’s up to you how involved you want me to be. I am always here for you, just please communicate what you’d like help with!
- Book Your Trip & Purchase Travel Insurance – Contact your favorite travel agent( Request a Quote ) and get your vacation booked
- Pay your Deposit
- Be sure to make your final payment by the due date
- Ensure that everything on the reservation is correct
- Download the Resort Mobile Applications – Apple/Android
- Travel Insurance is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to protect your investment of the vacation & to offer peace of mind knowing that you’re covered if an emergency occurs before the trip, or during the trip.
- Locate Your Passports (Check Expiration Dates) – Keep Safe
- Ensure that each member of your family has the proper documentation to enter the country and that the dates are still valid (most countries require an expiration date of at least 6 months PAST your travel dates)
- Some countries also require that you get a VISA as well – https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages.html
- Apply for a Passport if needed
- This process could take AT LEAST 16 weeks, sometimes longer. Do NOT wait.
- https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply.html
- Reserve Airport Parking if needed (at your home airport)
- Book or Verify your Transportation for your destination
- Book Excursions
- Look for excursions that have Hotel Pickup
- Book excursions through third-party tour operators (research/read reviews) Viator (Tour/Excursion/Activity) Caribbean + Bermuda + Bahamas – Recommendations with Links!
- Research what there is to do in the area & explore on your own
- Plan to take a taxi to a local beach or place of interest
- Depending on the resort, we can pre-book excursions with the local tour companies (for example Sandals)
- Complete your Online Check-In
- Look for emails from your travel agent about online resort check-in to expedite your check-in process once you arrive at your resort
- Purchase any additional items that you want to bring on your trip
- Visit the travel aisle at your favorite store to purchase toiletries and small travel items
- Research international travel packing lists and purchase items like Towel Clips, Collapsible Water Bottle, Bug Spray, Sunscreen (reef safe), travel cups, sun hats, etc
- Get Cash from your bank (lots of smaller bills)
- You’ll want to have small bills to give extra tips to many people that you encounter during your cruise – for example: the porter who handles your luggage at the port, taxi drivers & taxi fare, excursion tips, cabin steward, crew members, etc.
- Its also recommended to use cash versus a credit card – smaller bills are easier to deal with
- If you need to acquire a different currency, call your bank weeks in advance to order it
- Notify your Credit Card Companies to let them know that you are traveling
- Check Visa Requirements for the countries that you are visiting – https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages.html
- Print all of your documents, tickets, receipts, etc. (Your Travel Agent can print and mail these, just ask)
- Keep these safe near your passports
- Pack for your cruise – DO NOT FORGET ALL of your DOCUMENTS & PASSPORTS
- Search (enter country here) Packing Lists (I’ll have one to link here soon). They offer many things that you might not think about.
- Check-in for your flight (24 Hours Before Departure)
- ESPECIALLY for SOUTHWEST as it determines your boarding position. I always set an alarm for 10 minutes before the time to make sure that I am ready. You’ll need your confirmation numbers.
- Double Check to make sure that you have all passports/wallets/documents before walking out of the door (and check when you are in the car as well before you leave the driveway)
Thanks for reading, I hope this helps 🙂
📧 brittanywatson@ypgtravel.com http://www.linktree.com/ypgtravel
📲 424-298-7988
I always appreciate a good travel checklist! Thanks, Brittany!