Join our Travel Club Guide Find the world at your fingertips. Directory Get the vital stats of any place. Say bye bye to those travel blues with these handy tips. Before leaving, check out your insurance coverage.
Many credit cards offer automatic travel accident insurance.
Be aware, however, that in order to activate the coverage for loved ones traveling with you, you may need to charge each ticket individually or on your spouse's or children's cards. Some governments require international health certificates, signed and stamped by your physician. If you're bringing any medication with you, an official-looking letter from your doctor can help ease customs inspections. Carry spare passport photos to use for visas along the way. Make photocopies of all important documents and carry them separately.