This list contains a few
pointers and tips for effective and "worry-free" travel...
° Make sure you know your carriers: Safety approved,
Cancellation penalties, Overbooking compensation, On Time performance.
° Always have access to your travel agency when traveling
outside of the country, for emergency returns, in event of illness, and
travel interruptions.
° Know your options for cancellations, refunds and insurances.
° Travel Insurance is not optional in today's travel, protection
for cancellations, delays, loss of baggage, travel interruptions &
emergency evacuations.
° Know
your Entry regulation requirements, Visas, Passports and Immigrations.
° Essential travel tips and recommendations for countries
in your travels.
° Travel with a change of clothes and personal medication and valuables
in your carry-on luggage, for safety reasons and in case of a baggage
delay (change of clothes).
° Baggage Allowances & Extra cargo; explore and make arrangements
well before travel for options on excess luggage.
Group Travel Tips:
- Group check-in
- Luggage tags for luggage handling and identity
- Group transportation to airport and accommodations
- Assigning of travel group leader
- Group travel rates/Group travel insurance
Youth Missionary Travel:
- Education and preparation of youth
- Assignment and preparation of chaperones
- Informational meetings for parents or custodians
- Travel release forms
- Medical Informational forms for each traveler
- One contact person home based for entire group