International Travel Group Weasely May 2009

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

Department of State – 1) Consular Information Sheets 2) Travel Warning & Public Announcements 3) Passport Information (to go directly: ml) 4) Information about Living Abroad 5) Travel Publications

Consular Information Sheets Consular Information Sheets are available for every country of the world and include: 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:

Center for Disease Control Travelers Health Information Destinations Traveling with Children Medical Emergency Preparedness Inoculations needed

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: insurance.com/Consumer/Welcome.htmx

Currency Where to get currency: Local banks or travel agencies Airports and banks abroad ATM’s and Credit Cards For Currency exchange rates go to:

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