10
ESSENTIALS
- Everyday
Bag / Totes
In transit it will hold all of
the
valuables you want to keep close: tickets, mini-camera and
reading material.
- First
- Aid Kit
A compact travel health kit is a
must
for every traveler.
- Passport
/ Money Carrier / Locks
It is absolutely essential to keep
your passport, money and luggage secure.
- Travel
Watch or Alarm
It should be Quartz or battery operated,
lightweight, reliable,
water resistant, shock resistant.
- Pocket
Knife
Travelers might find the following features
handy: A basic blade,
can and bottle opener, scissor,
tweezers and corkscrew.
- Electrical
Converter / Adapter
This allows you to use your
personal
appliances abroad.
- Flashlight
or Headlamp
Light a hallway, read in a train compartment,
or study a map under the stars.
- Sunglasses
Protect your eyes from harmful ultraviolet
and infrared radiation, especially if you are traveling
at
higher altitudes.
- Travel
Organizer
The ultimate in convenience for carrying
identification, tickets, trip itineraries, receipts and
addresses.
- A Positive Attitude
Travel sometimes means expecting the unexpected: delays,
detours, unfamiliar surroundings, strange languages and
funny money. So, remember always to take along a
big smile.
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HOME
CHECKLIST
- Stop deliveries
- Have Post Office hold mail
- Arrange for care of pets, lawn and house plants
- Set-up a timed lighting system
- Check timed night lighting system
- Notify local police of your absence
- Leave house key and trip itinerary with a
neighbor
- Empty refrigerator
- Eliminate possible fire hazards (unplug appliances,
etc.)
- Turn down thermostat
- Turn off water heater
- Store valuables in a safe place
- Lock all doors and windows
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