1. aites know your travel itinerary to those around you - leave a copy or your neighbors or members of your family ... and always keep someone know if you change your plans!
2. Check your passport, your visa and your vaccination records to make sure they are up to date. Refer all duplicate your passport, driving license, credit cards and other important documents with your family in case of theft).
3. During your absence, organize yourself so that your home has air inhabited. Arrange for there to be a parked car in your driveway, for someone pick up your mail and shovel your sidewalk. Do not be the burglars thank you: plan!
4. You are going to an exotic place ?! Plan your travel budget and be informed on the local currency. A good travel guide to the country visited will explain how much is the Canadian dollar, or you can visit a currency exchange on currency before you leave.
5. Do a search on your destination before leaving. What are the eligibility requirements? Do they need proof of citizenship? ID cards with photo? Should you have received certain vaccines? Some countries may require an "International Certificate of Vaccination" against certain infectious diseases before letting you enter the country. Check with your travel agent, your doctor or embassy of the country you plan to visit.
6. Have you won your prescription drugs in sufficient quantities in your suitcase? If this is not the case, make sure to refuel before departure. It's also a good idea to contact the nearest consulate to inform you about the right to health of the country concerned regarding controlled drugs. You may need to get a written doctor's prescription for your medication.
7. Take out travel insurance. If you plan to drive after your arrival, determine the type of insurance you need.
8. Identification luggage is important. Identify your luggage by entering your name, current address and phone number. Write this information inside and outside of your luggage. Remove any luggage tag that withdrawal might confuse handlers. Tie a ribbon or scarf with a light color on your suitcase to help you easily distinguish your luggage from those like them in the baggage claim area.
9. Take a package of basic first aid in your luggage for minor emergencies. Bring items such as an antibiotic ointment, tablets against high bacterial diarrhea, tablets to relieve diarrhea, an antifungal cream, antiseptic ointment, aspirin, bandages, lotion for treating insect bites, of electrolyte replacement tablets to replace body salts removed by sweating or diarrhea, insect repellent, safety pins, scissors (not allowed on board), soap, sunscreen, thermometer and eyebrow tweezers.
10. Inform your bank of your destination and duration of your visit. As there will be no concern on the part of the bank when you shop in another place.
11. Check the website of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority to www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca to get the latest information for air travelers, including the latest security measures .
12. No matter where you go, always make sure to be safe - enjoy the holidays and remember to celebrate safely while keeping an eye on your health and well-being!
We wish you a happy merry Christmas season!
