TSA Holiday Travel Checklist

http://www.tsa.gov/interweb/assetlibrary/Holiday_Checklist.html

For International Travel

 All U.S. citizens are required to have in their possession a valid passport to re-enter the United States.

 Passports generally take 4-6 weeks to be issued. There is, at times, a high demand. APPLY FOR YOURS TODAY.

http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html 

Miscellaneous

PASSPORT

Room freshener/candle-just in case

Fabric sheets to keep the static cling away and to keep clothes smelling fresh in tropical climates

Zip loc bags for wet suits on the way home

Beach Bag

Book/magazines

Money/ Credit Cards-Discover is not accepted/Amex has surcharge

-Mastercard or Visa are the best credit cards for foreign travel

Travel checks

Beach towels-all inclusive hotels provide beach towels

Sunglasses

Belt

Shoes/socks

Flip Flops/Sandals

Night light

Toys/water wings/goggles/mask/snorkel

Bottles/Formula

Crayons and coloring book

Puzzle books

Playing cards

Batteries/chargers/memory cards for phones and cameras

Camera/video camera

Sewing kit/safety pins

Costume jewelry- always leave your precious jewelry home

Address book for postcards/or pre print labels --must use foreign postage when traveling outside the US

In the unlikely event you loose your credit card or passport.

Keep this information separate from your purse or wallet

Credit card number

Phone number on back of card

Name of issuing bank

Name on card

Name on Passport

Passport Number

Date if issue and expiration of passport

Date of birth

Meds --Always bring at least 2 days extra in the event of unforeseen circumstances

Birth control-or not :)

Blood pressure

Cholesterol

Pain meds

Insulin

Over the counter meds

Vitamins

Aspirin/ibuprophen/naproxen

pepto tablets

tums/Rolaids/pepcid

Cold and sinus tablets

Anti-Motion sickness

Neosporin

band-aids-various sizes

Ace bandage or knee brace

Insect repellent

Benadryl for any pesky bites

Sunscreen

Diapers and wipes/swim ups/desinex

Purell  Hand Sanitizer

Toiletries

Razor

Shaving gel

Toothpaste

Tooth brush-be sure to dampen with bottle water and rinse in bottle water-never use tap water

Floss

Aftershave/Cologne/perfume-travel sizes

Brush/Comb

Curling/flat Iron

Hair accessories-scrunchie/bands/barrettes

Hairspray

Mousse/Gel/Styling products

Feminine Hygiene Products

Contacts/Solution

Eye drops

Lip Balm with sunscreen

Deodorant

Makeup----mascara, foundation, eyeliner, blush, eye shadow, lip gloss, bronzer, powder

Make up brushes

Moisturizer

Aloe

Kleenex

Tipping Guidelines at all inclusive resorts -you dont have to tip and some resorts prohibit gratuities:

These are only guidelines-if you receive exceptional service tip more, and dont tip at all for bad service

Maid- tip daily- as maid schedules change $2-3   Turndown Maid $1-2

Buffets  $1-2 per person at all inclusive resorts

Ala Carte $2-5 per person depending on type of dining experience at all inclusive resorts

Bar-$1-2 per 4 drink round or $5- per day per person if you spend the day at the bar

Bellman/Luggage handlers  $1 per bag or 5- $10 for 3-4 pieces  heavy luggage or stairs

Spa/Salon-15% - 20%

Tour Guide - $5-10 per person  depending on length and quality of tour

Bus/Driver  $2 -5 per person depending on length of trip