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Whether you travel a little or a lot, we have assembled some travel tips and frequently asked questions that should be helpful to you as you plan your next trip as a Tourin’ Tiger.
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Our tour partners provide some of this same information for their specific tour destinations as part of their pre-trip mailings. There are changes occurring constantly in terms of security, luggage allowances and travel in general so we want you to have access to the latest information and some of the best travel tips our travelers have shared with us over the years. If you have a travel tip to share, please send it to us!

What is the weather going to be?.....
Here are links to three weather websites. The first link is to the site that has historical data of the highs & lows as well as average rainfall, etc. month by month.

The second website has a good 15-day forecast.
Just type in the city & country in the search box at the top of the page. This site also has the average monthly temperatures, rainfall, etc.

See also this site, which includes conditions and historical data for more than 25,000 cities.

How much does it cost?.......
This website has a Cheat Sheet that is a preformatted card with the U. S. Dollars (USD) converted to and from the destination currency. It is about the size of the 3x5 card and can be easily tucked into your wallet.

What should I pack?.....
A Packing List is a must. Review our travel and packing tips, or check out two of the best websites to tips on what to take and how to pack. Go to www.ricksteves.com and/or www.travelsense.org.

What can I bring back?.....
Explore the U.S. Customs website.

What do I need to know about…..
Go to TSA’s website for all things related to airline travel and security.

FAA’s Flight Delay Information Control Center.

U.S. Department of State international travel information.

Centers for Disease Control (CDC) travelers health website.

US Customs Global Entry Program

Using a credit card abroad: Read either of these articles

Click here if you plan to take your smartphone with you when traveling.

Interactive global time zone map: Click here to find out the local time anywhere in the world.

Travel Insurance: In order to better serve our Tourin’ Tigers and alumni with their travel needs, the Association has partnered with USI Travel Insurance Service to offer travel protection. We recognize the cost of travel is a significant investment and we want you to be covered against any unforeseen circumstance. Click here to see the various options that are available to both our Tourin’ Tigers as well as any alumni who travel and want to be protected.

Best tips to share…
1. ALWAYS include your daily itinerary and contact information inside a checked bag. It should be the last thing that goes in on top of your clothes, just under one of the interior straps. If your bag gets lost, the luggage tag or airline flight tags gets torn off, the airline will be able to identify you as the owner of the bag and hopefully get it to you as soon as possible.

2. Before leaving the country call your credit card company to let them know you will be out of the country, give them the dates, countries, etc. so they can make a note on your record. This will prevent a possible hold on your card when you are making a purchase in a foreign country. On that same note, let your bank know too, in case you will be using your ATM card overseas for cash withdrawals.

3. Always bring a photocopy or two of your passport with you in case your passport is lost. Having a copy will greatly speed up getting a replacement. Keep those in a different location than your real passport. Many times hotels, ships, etc. will have a safe in the room where you can leave items that you don’t want to carry around every day.

Have a safe and happy trip!

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