International Travel Group Weasely May 2009 International

International Travel Group Weasely May 2009

International Travel Find helpful information : n n n Department of State Consular Information Sheets Center for Disease Control Travel Insurance Currency

Department of State – www. state. gov 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Consular Information Sheets Travel Warning & Public Announcements Passport Information (to go directly: http: //travel. state. gov/passport_1738_2. ht ml) Information about Living Abroad Travel Publications

Consular Information Sheets are available for every country of the world and include: n n n n locations of the U. S. Embassy or Consulate unusual immigration practices health conditions minor political disturbances unusual currency and entry regulations crime and security information, and drug penalties Visit: www. travel. state. gov

Center for Disease Control n Travelers Health Information n n Destinations Traveling with Children Medical Emergency Preparedness Inoculations needed www. cdc. gov/travel

Travel Insurance Many companies offer medical and evacuation insurance. Talk to your travel agent, home insurance agent or use any search engine to search “Travel Insurance”. One example is: https: //www. travelexinsurance. com/Consumer/Welcome. htmx

Currency Where to get currency: n n n Local banks or travel agencies Airports and banks abroad ATM’s and Credit Cards For Currency exchange rates go to: www. xe. com/ucc

U. S. Customs Three ways to make customs quick and easy: 1) 2) 3) n Read the “Know Before You Go” brochure Keep a list of everything you buy while you are gone and prices Declare everything on the “Customs Declaration” form www. customs. gov