The following tips will help you plan your upcoming trip
√ Learn about visa requirements, local laws, customs, and medical care in the countries you are visiting.
√ Be aware of any Travel Warnings or Travel Alerts for your destination country, which describe risks to you and may affect your travel plans.
√ Find out about health precautions.
√ Prepare to handle money overseas. Before you go, notify your bank and credit card company of your travel, and check exchange rates.
√ Apply early for a passport, or renew your old one. It should be valid for at least six months after you return home, and needs to have two or more blank pages.
√ You may need to get a visa before you travel to a destination.
√ Get a letter from your doctor for medications you are bringing.
√ If you are traveling alone with children, foreign border officials may require custody documents or written consent from the other parent.
√ Make two photocopies of all your travel documents in case of emergency.