A Little Bit Of Planning Can Result In A Big Increase In Security And Satisfaction When It Comes To Student Travel.Here Are Some Tips From Experts On How To Prepare For A Student Trip:8226; Before You Go, Learn About The Laws And Customs Of The Countries You're Visiting, Especially Those Concerning Drinking Age, Drugs And Curfews. You Are Not Immune To A Country's Laws Just Because You're A Visitor. 8226; Tell Your Trip Leaders About Any Medications You're Taking. (Medication Should Be In The Original Containers And You Should Take The Actual Prescriptions With You When Traveling Overseas.)8226; Play By The Numbers. Give Your Parents The Phone And Fax Numbers Of Your Hotel, The Cell Phone Numbers Of The Chaperones And A Full Itinerary Of Your Trip. If Anything Changes, E-mail Your Parents Immediately With The New Info.8226; Pack All Valuables, Medications, Travel Documents And Passport In Your Carry-on Bag. Occasionally, Checked Luggage Gets Lost At Airports, So You Want To Have Your Important Items On You.8226; Do Not Carry All Your Cash At Once. Keep Your Wallet In A Zippered Pocket, Preferably Inside Your Jacket. If You Need To Exchange Money In A Foreign Country, Only Use Authorized Vendors Such As Banks. 8226; Don't Be Flashy. Wear An Old, Inexpensive Watch And Leave The Bling At Home. Don't Make Yourself A Walking Target For Thieves. Avoid Flaunting Your Digital Camera Or MP3 Player.8226; When You Check In At Your Hotel, Grab A Card From The Counter With The Hotel's Name, Address And Phone Number On It. Keep This Card On You At All Times. 8226; Travel With A Buddy At All Times And Never Wander Off Alone From The Group.8226; If A Charter Flight Is Involved, Check The Operator's Registration With The U.S. DOT's Special Authorities Division At (202) 366-1037. You Will Need Your Dates Of Travel, The Name Of The Carrier And The Charter Operator's Name, Address And Public Charter Number. 8226; Make Sure Your Trip Is Designed And Sponsored By A Reputable Travel Firm.
