HOLIDAY ESCAPE: Tips for traveling abroad INTEREST IN TRAVELING is up as COVID-19 restrictions lift around the world, which means many will opt to travel outside the U.S. this holiday season. While the rugged ski slopes of the Alps and the glistening beaches of Ibiza await you with open arms, here are some tips to ensure you’re ready to go. BY SALLY J. CLASEN
The pre-trip prep Do check if your passport and
capture pertinent information, and find out if you need travel adapters and voltage converters. Don’t wait to exchange currency until you arrive at your international destination, particularly at airport kiosks that have notoriously high transaction fees and long wait lines. For cash travelers, California Bank & Trust can exchange more than 80 foreign currencies prior to departure. Plus,
vaccinations are valid — well in advance of your trip. Visit travel advisory and embassy websites for the latest entry requirements and warnings. And make sure your medications are legal where you’re headed, kept in original, labeled containers and stored in your carry-on. In addition, use your smartphone to
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