10 Travel Mistakes to Avoid
1. Travel without insurance
2. Travel without letting a family member or friend know your destination and itinerary
3. Carry too much cash on you (credit cards and traveler checks are recommended)
4. Forget to make copies of your passport info pages and leave them in your suitcase (will speed up application process in the event of passport loss or theft)
5. Not informing your credit card company of your travel plans (avoid card being refused because of fraud alert)
6. Not making hotel, car, excursion reservations in advance (you will save time and unpleasant surprises)
7. Leaving your passport in your suitcase or hotel room (use safety box)
8. Go on excursions without carrying an ID
9. Forget you are in a foreign land with foreign laws and customs, so be alert and always practice caution
10. Not inform your cell phone company of your travel and not get an international phone plan for the trip duration
Practice safe travel and avoid common travel mistakes. Enjoy your trip and plan ahead. Caution is always recommended.