You might want to browse through a travel catalog for specialty items such as electrical adaptors or other supplies. The Internet can be a great resource for obtaining advance information on just about any vacation destination. If you do not have access to the Internet at home or work, check with your local library to see if they have online computers. Be sure to confirm flight arrangements with your airlines. Unlike travel within the United States, international flights must be confirmed 72 hours prior to departure or you risk losing your reservation.
Most foreign travel requires a passport.
Every U.S. citizen, including infants, must have a valid passport to visit foreign countries. Although passports are not required if you are traveling to Mexico, Canada and some Caribbean islands, it is still wise to have them as it might make your trip through customs and immigration much easier. You may obtain an application for a passport at your local courthouse or at any official U.S. Passport Agency. Passports are valid for five years for children under 18 and for 10 years for adults. Make plans to get your passports early, as it can take six weeks or longer during peak travel times to obtain them.