We all enjoy traveling but wish to do so safely, right. For your safety and the safety of your family, our SmartTravel Team has provided some advice! So, start packing and planning your trip to your favorite spot right away!
Let Others Know Where You Are
Always tell your family and close friends where you are! Today’s technology makes it possible to trace practically anyone. Always have your phone on you. Leave contact information for multiple people, including the length of your absence and your eventual destination. Check in frequently if you’re driving. Make a quick call by stopping at rest areas. Taking a flight? Give a trustworthy person a copy of your whole itinerary for the trip. When boarding and in between flights, check in. Inform somebody if there are any delays or cancellations. Give them your flight number so they can follow it. Make sure you are aware of any modifications to your route, such as detours, etc. Everyone wants to feel safe while enjoying a well deserved trip. These simple steps will help ensure you and your family’s safety!
Pick Up Any Medication In Advance
Do you or any other family members require a prescription? Avoid waiting until the last minute to pick up any necessary refills. Start about 5-7 days before your intended departure. Any prescriptions should be called in in advance. Plan ahead for those doctor’s appointments. especially if you anticipate spending a lot of time away from home. DON’T decide and pick up everything at once on the day of trip. This problem affects a lot of travelers, which could cause your vacation plans to be delayed. Consider the required temperature while packing any medication in the right luggage. ALWAYS keep your necessary medications in your own bag so that you will always have access to them. This includes any prescription, vitamins, and over-the-counter medications.
Plan Appropriate Care For Your Pets
Make sure you have a dependable individual look after your dogs if you intend to vacation for a long time. Being separated from their owners might cause severe distress in your pets. If at all possible, find someone with whom they feel at ease and let them remain at your house. If pets are in their own, familiar setting, they will adjust more readily. Purchase plenty of their preferred foods and sweets. As much as you can, keep them calm while you are away. Does your home have cameras? Wear them constantly. When traveling with kids, knowing that their pets are safe may also reduce their worry. Make a list of everything your pet’s carer will require and leave it with them.
Carry Your ID on You At All TImes
Always keep valid photo identification on you at all times when traveling, whether it be solo or with family. Carry a recent, updated driver’s license or passport. Make a copy, then place it in your hotel room’s luggage. That will make it easier to replace if it is lost or stolen. Additionally, leave a copy at home with a family member or trusted acquaintance. Have a copy of the child’s birth certificate on hand if you are traveling with anyone under the age of 18. If there is joint custody between the parents, make sure to bring the appropriate papers when traveling abroad. if feasible, a written declaration from the custodial parent and a paternity acknowledgement. This will make things go much smoother, especially if you’re driving through an international border!
Pack Extra Clothing
Always be prepared for the worst when traveling these days. When you travel, whether by vehicle or by plane, bring additional supplies. Families wind up stranded at the airport for an unforeseen number of hours due to several airline cancellations or delays. Bring extra snacks and entertainment for the kids. In case of delays, a small blanket and cushion can come in handy. Traveling with young children? Make sure to bring extra formula, bottles, and diapers. Fill up that baby bag to the brim! You can never be too prepared. Don’t leave shopping until you get to the airport. Few stores provide the necessary baby essentials. Always bring a spare set of clothes for you and your family in your carry-on bag. Always pack an extra or two outfits for yourself and family in your carry on luggage. We’ve all had lost luggage before, right? Never a fun task!!
Familiarize Yourself With Destination
This is SO crucial for you and your family to accomplish, but it’s sometimes forgotten. Do as much research as you can about your intended destination. What rules apply to hotels and automobile rentals? What dialects are used? Do you know where to be safe and where to stay away? These are all crucial elements in ensuring the safety of your family. What if you get disoriented? Do you know the location of the neighborhood hospital, police station, or fire station? Keep your location turned on ALWAYS if you carry a cell phone, which many of us do these days. Download The Waves app or Google Maps. When visiting another country and needing some help with the language, Google Translate is a great resource.
Invest In House Security
Depending on how long your journey will be, you want to ensure that your home is safe and well-protected. The security of your priceless house should be the last thing on your mind while you’re away. While you’re away from town, enlist the help of reliable neighbors to watch over your property. Make sure your mailbox is checked every day. A family has been absent from town for some time if the mailbox is full. Leave one automobile in your driveway if you have more than one. It appears that someone is home at all times. Keep one or two lights on inside your house. Consider purchasing a home security system. You can quickly download a lot of apps to your phone!
