Travel Essentials

Here are some facts & ideas to help you enjoy your honeymoon travel plans:

– If you are changing your name, make your flight reservation and apply for your passport with your maiden name. They must match, and you can amend your passport later.
– Don’t plan anything too taxing the first few days of your trip. You will be surprised how exhausted you’ll be post-wedding. Take some time to enjoy being Mr. & Mrs.!
– While making reservations before and during the trip, make sure everyone knows that you are newlyweds. You never know what complimentary services you will receive.
– Buy film and batteries for your camera and a blank book to use as a journal. If you are going abroad, buy an electrical adapter, and if you are uncomfortable with foreign currency, buy an exchange-rate calculator.
– Ask your doctor about vaccinations required for your destination. If traveling abroad, ask your doctor for some basic medications, just to be safe.
– Order special meals through airlines, if necessary.
– Book tours, tee times, theater tickets, dinner and other activities that require reservations through your travel agent to be sure that you get the times and dates that you want.
– If you have a pet, don’t forget to make kennel reservations.
– Check all travel plans, tickets, etc. BEFORE leaving the travel agent’s office.
– When purchasing traveler’s checks, copy numbers of the checks in case they are stolen.
– Arrange to have your mail and any periodicals and newspapers held during your honeymoon.
– Ask stores you’ve registered with to hold orders so deliveries don’t pile up on your doorstep, or ask a relative or friend to collect packages.
– Reconfirm all travel plans 3 days before leaving.
– Arrange transportation to and from airports.
– Leave itinerary with a relative in case of emergency.
– Check weather reports for your destination three days before leaving.
– One day before your trip, don’t forget to ready your house—clean out refrigerators, set timers, etc.