Checklist

Ensure you have all documents you need for your travel including things such as confirmation numbers, applicable travel tickets, and any pertinent health information and/or records.

Without proper identification, you won't make it far!  Ensure you have the appropriate government-issued identification that can include driver's license, passport, visa, official birth certificate, and don't forget any applicable identification for discounted rates based on your organizational affiliation.

Check any travel warnings or adivsories that may impact your travel  This can include weather reportses or safety advisories for particular locations -  

 https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html/ 

Prepare yourself for any potential medical needs you have including prescription medicines, mobility assistance devices, and health contact information to keep you healthy throughout your travel.  Remember flights have certain requirements and restrictions for carry-on items -   https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening 

For those looking to stay connected, be sure to check cellphone coverage at your destination.  Another overlooked compatibility item is debit and credit cards - check with your financial institution to confirm you can use these cards at your destination and always have cash on hand in the event there's some difficulty using your cards during travel.

Don't overlook this important coverage - having this type of policy with trip cancellation can save you a considerable amount of money in the event you experience a delay or need to cancel travel due to an emergency.