Useful travel tips

Plan properly. Find out the details of your flight: Weight and number of baggage allowed, number of hubs (break journey), connecting flights, and transit information (in case you need to change the terminal during your break of journey).

Give a copy of your travel program with flight details and the address of stay, to your family and friends.

Inform the person who is coming to receive you about your flight details well in advance.

If you fall sick or are seriously injured during your stay abroad, then getting medical care can be extremely expensive. Make sure to get a medical insurance from any local health insurance company, or State Insurance Association, before leaving India. Such insurance covers all your medical expenses, and also few other things like loss of luggage etc. But discuss and understand all the terms and coverage questions before signing it.

** Remember, without medical insurance it could be extremely expensive to travel abroad, in case of any health problem.

Traveler's checks are a safe and easy way to protect your travel money. Merchants and financial institutions the world over accept them. Traveler's checks are offered in a variety of currencies and denominations. If lost or stolen, traveler's checks can be replaced with a phone call, usually within 24 hours. They don't expire, so you can use your unused traveler's checks for your next trip or take them back to your hometown and get them reimbursed.

Traveler's checks can be purchased at any bank, or financial institutions around the world. The most commonly used traveler's checks are: American Express Traveler's Checks, Thomas Cook, Visa Traveler's Checks, MasterCard Traveler's Checks.

Ask your doctor about travelling precautions. Make a list of all the medicines and their salt compositions (you won't find the same brand name here) needed for your recent or recurring ailments, allergies etc.
Carry enough pills, dosages, and emergency medicines. Remember, you might need a prescription to buy them in the USA. Without recognized prescription you can't get medicine except basic medicines for cough, cold, fever, head ache etc.
Do you Wear spectacles? then note the specifications of your lenses. It is advisable to carry a backup pair with you. Even if you wear contact lenses, carry a pair of glasses. Keep all the needed eye drops and ointments.
If you need to take medications that contain narcotic drugs or are addictive, get a doctor's certificate for it. To ensure you do not violate the laws of the country you are visiting in any way, consult the embassy or consulate of those countries beforehand.
It is also advisable to get a thorough check up done before travelling.
People with some restrictive food diet .: Diabetic, gastric patients etc. must carry some food items like fruits etc. Although, food and perishable items are not always allowed during flight travel.
During take-off and landing, the cabin pressure changes which may cause ear blocking and ear pain. This may be relieved by chewing gum, or by opening your mouth widely as if you were yawning. Carry candies to chew and some cotton balls to stuff your ears, as it is not provided in most of the international flights.
If you are traveling with a severe cold, then this pain will get worse. In such case carry some nasal drops, or medicine for cold. Consult a doctor, in case you have a problem.
Some people have problems like vomiting sensation, nausea, dizziness, pain in ears etc. Hence ask your doctor about the required medicines, prior to traveling.

Checkout, what precautions you should take while traveling to any part of the word.