Bon Voyage

Checklist

Travel insurance
Travelling is an adventure, and with every adventure comes unexpected moments. Be prepared with a good travel insurance policy. Head on over to our partner Cover Genius for your quote today.
Visa requirements
If your tour travels through multiple countries or you're catching a connecting flight, remember to check each country's entry requirements. To find out if you need a visa, check out our trusted partner, Sherpa.
Passport
As well as remembering to take it with you, be sure to check the expiry date of your passport. Some countries require a minimum of 6-months validity.
Bank fees
Remember to tell your bank that you're heading on tour and double-check your bank fees. A travel money card, or exchanging currencies prior to departing, can save you some cash.
Phone
It's worth checking with your phone company the roaming fees and coverage for where you are travelling to. Sometimes an international sim card is a great option.

Packing

Before you even decide what to pack, consider the local conditions, the length of your trip, the style of the tour, the regulations of the airline and the activities planned. Then it is time to prepare your checklist.

Pick the right travel bag
Walk through the wilderness with a travel backpack, unpack your suitcase once on a cruise, load your duffel bag onto a coach or stroll down cobblestone streets with a day bag, choosing the right travel bag is essential.
Pick the right travel tech & entertainment
Make sure your devices are charged with an international adaptor , a universal cable and a powerbank. Stay entertained with a Kindle and earphones, or get to know the country with a travel guide.
Pick the right travel toiletries
It's a great idea to find travel-sized versions of your daily must-have toiletries. Don't forget a travel medical kit, hand sanitizer, band-aids, face wipes, and a nail clipper, you'll never know if you might need these.
Take other useful accessories
Be prepared and pack a travel towel, flip-flops, a reusable bottle, earplugs, and travel laundry detergent. These essentials can sometimes be hard to find in a new place but will make the world of difference if you forget them.
Organise your bag with packing accessories
Get organised with packing cubes, make more space with compression bags and empty your favourite products into convenient travel bottles. Also, don't forget to weigh your luggage before leaving!

Just before leaving

• Stay updated with your flight status, and print out your tour voucher and any documents for any additional services.

• Keep a copy of your passport on you, whether on your phone or printed, you never know if you might need it.

• Create an emergency contacts list and keep them updated on where you are travelling to.

• Check what currency is used in the countries you are visiting and keep some small change on you.

• Brush up on your language skills and learn key phrases in the local language and download a translation app.

• Share happy memories with your friends and family with customised postcards from the MyPostcard app.

Extra tips

What to pack for a hot & dry destination?
Protect yourself from the warm rays with sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat. Consider packing light clothing that covers your arms and shoulders, as well as some sunburn cream just in case.
What to pack for a tropical destination?
On top of what is needed for a hot and dry destination, packing a good insect repellent, water shoes, waterproof bags, a backpack cover and quick-dry clothes is essential for those humid climates.
What to pack for a cold destination?
Stay warm with gloves, a hat and scarf, thermic underwear, warm waterproof boots and a good packable light jacket. Don't forget to pack a lip-balm and moisturiser too, as the air can be cool and dry.
What to pack for a wet destination?
A good rain jacket, waterproof boots, and quick-drying clothes are a necessity in a wet climate. It's important to ensure that all of your luggage will be protected with a waterproof backpack cover.