I would like a complimentary Personal Travel Consultation
with a Travel Attendant to discuss my future travel needs!
Happy Travels!
~YOUR UNIQUE TRAVEL ADVISOR
Over 70 countries have been visited by our travel attendants.
In addition to having insider knowledge, we are able to provide journey planning advice based on our own experiences.
*The purpose of this site is to offer you a resource and guide that will help you have a seamless travel experience.
MY TRIP IS BOOKED!
How do I prepare for my trip?
Travel Checklist
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Print copies of your passport and/or driver’s license
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Trip Cancellation/Medical Insurance
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Minor Custody Affidavit (if applicable)
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Leave House Key & Trip Itinerary w Neighbor / Friend
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Stop /Hold Mail & Deliveries
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Turn Off Water Heater
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Eliminate Fire Hazards (unplug appliances, etc.)
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Empty Refrigerator
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Lock All Doors and Windows
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Language Book
Travel Essentials
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Crossbody or Backpack
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Travel Size Toiletries
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First Aid Kit
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Comfortable walking shoes
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Collapsible water bottle
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Travel Watch: quartz, battery-operated, lightweight, water resistant
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Universal Converter/Adapter
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Travel Organizer
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Rain Protection
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A Positive Attitude: Travel sometimes means unexpected delays or
detours.
Travel
TipPING
Tipping Abroad
● Tour Operators: $10/20 pp
● Hotel Housekeepers: $5/day
● Europe: 10-15% service charge is sometimes included in your bill,
leave an extra 10-15%
● Middle East: 15-20%
● Canada: 15-20%
● Australia/ New Zealand:15%
● South America: 10-15%
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Africa: 10-15%
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Asia: Not customary; if you choose to, leave it in the local currency
WhILe
Traveling
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Check-in to your flights 24 hours before your departure.
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Make sure you arrive at the airport at least 2 hours before your departure time.
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Call your bank and let them know the dates that you are traveling
Helpful Apps to Download
● Whatsapp (to communicate for free over wifi)
● Google Translate
● TripLingo (translator and tips from locals)
● Yelp
Our Favorite Travel Necessities
Favorite Luggage
Favorite Toothbrush
Favorite Backpack
Favorite Pillow/Blanket
Favorite Portable Charger
Favorite Travel Bottles
Favorite Converter
Favorite Door Stop
Favorite Speaker
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Disclaimer of Liability
The material displayed on this Website is provided without any guarantees, conditions or warranties as to its accuracy. we do NOT collect, share or provide any data to anyone.
Travel Vlog
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Studies show that the average person will spend 10 to 30+ hours planning their travel.
The Travel Attendant has put in those hours for you: researching reviews, the best neighborhoods to stay in, the travel time to get from one place to the next, the best restaurants, bars, and shows to indulge in, and countless other details that might concern you. Not only have we done the research, but we've also traveled there to make sure that everything we've researched is true.
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