Prepare for the unexpected

March 31st, 2009

Filed Under Travel Tips | 3 Comments

No one likes to think that something bad will happen on vacation but unfortunately it can happen.  Do yourself a favor and keep an emergency number list with your travel papers and a copy in your rental glove compartment so if something comes up you know exactly who to contact.  Some numbers I always make sure I have on hand are travel related like the 800 numbers to the airlines I’m using (including interisland) with my flight numbers as well as the rental car company and the rental/condo agencies for where we’re staying.  If your flight gets delayed, you want to make sure you call ahead to the hotel and rental car company so they don’t give away your room or car to someone else.  I’ve heard horror stories! 

Also make sure you look up the number and addresses to the local police department and hospitals in any towns you are planning to visit.  You never know if you may need them.

Finally, make sure you have the 800 numbers to your credit card companies of any cards you may take with you as well as the numbers to your travelers check companies.  Make sure you have copies of your receipts with you in case your travelers checks are stolen and keep them separate from the checks.  This will expedite the process should you need to replace them.

A little preparation can go a long way to make a not-so-ideal situation a little less stressful!


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  1. Tweet, Tweet, Rockin’ Carnival! on May 4, 2009 6:07 pm

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  2. Pua on May 5, 2009 9:56 am

    Those are great recommendations for travelingn, and easy to do. Who wants to think of such scenarios before a trip to Hawaii but better be prepared than sorry.

    Aloha, Pua
    Best Hawaii Vacation Blog

  3. Evelyn on May 5, 2009 4:41 pm

    I love it when people are practical. This is especially good to prevent any of those horror stories! Thank you for sharing!

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