The Xerox in her luggage subbed for the one she lost, until we got to an U.S. embassy and applied for a new one. A driver's license is essential, but an International Driving Permit, purchased from an automobile association, may be helpful in some European locations, especially in Italy. Obtain a map of the country and the region. The larger the scale, the more fun you will have in deciding which slopes to attack. Ground transportation Gateway cities have bus service between the airport or main train station and major resorts.
Trains are clean and fast and they run on time.
Where trains do not go, there are efficient alpine buses that you can also set your watch to. Rail passes purchased in the U.S. allow unlimited travel on trains and postal buses and also earn discounts on certain uphill conveyances. Rental cars offer maximum flexibility and are the most cost efficient for two or more people traveling together. Skiers need to be sure that their domestic insurance carrier or credit card company covers accidents. But they may still want to think about buying collision coverage to avoid worry and red tape hassles.