A) PRE TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS  

Decide the Package 
 

First decide that whether you want just a change or relaxation - the location can be one near to you with a calm atmosphere.  

If for enjoyment select a place where lot of recreational felicities are available - finalise the Package accordingly.

It is advisable to finalise the Package at least 60 days in advance, if you propose to travel by Train for easy ticketing or avail apex fare facility for Flight ticketing.

Confirm the Programme
 
Confirm the bookings for Train, Flight or Bus for the destinations. Confirm the Hotel bookings also. If there is an onward journey confirm all the leg bookings.

Collect Tickets / Hotel Booking Receipts / Vouchers

 
Collect the Tickets for travel and Receipts / Vouchers of Hotels with details of Hotel booking, the name of Hotel, location, pick up arrangement if required & further sight seeing programme details and Tickets if any. Confirm the reservation position if required.  
   

Copy of Travel Tickets and Booking Receipts  

 
Take Xerox of Tickets, Receipts etc. The number of copies can be according to the Group size. Any way take minimum of two copies. Keep safely the Original and Xerox copies at different places preferably with different Members of the Team. Let the original be with the Team Leader and the Xerox copies with others. Ensure that each copies and original are in different Packages with different persons so that even some loss of Luggage or Tickets takes place under some unfortunate circumstances the copies are available for further action.  
 

B) STARTING THE TRAVEL

Less luggage makes the travel a pleasure - keep the minimum but all required items in Luggage.  

If you are taking medicines regularly ensure sufficient stock till you return from the Trip.  

Keep other first aid items such as Band-Aid Strips, Medicines for minor ailments such as Cold, Cough, Headache, Fever, Loose Motion, Vomiting. If you vomit during travel (from your past experience) take precautionary step by taking Anti-Vomiting Drugs prior to the journey.

Keep some Paper / Pad, Pen / Pencil handy.

Keep Chain & Lock for locking the Luggage, number can be as per the Luggage. Anyway keep one Lock extra.  

Make sure to carry some Water. Further requirement can be met by purchasing MINERAL WATER - Ensure that the Mineral Water Bottles are sealed ones before purchase. Do not drink other Water to avoid health problems during journey.  

Remember to keep one small Penknife & small Torch in the hand Baggage. If travel is by Flight keep them in the check-in Baggages.

Check the Tickets, ATM / Credit Cards or Travelers Cheque which will help to avoid carrying more cash are in bag. Any way keep the money you carry at different places so that you will not be in trouble any time. Any cards will help for identification in case of difficulty.  

In case you Lock the house while going ensure that the Gas in closed from the Cylinders and Electricity main off for prolonged Tours.  

Ensure keys of the house are kept in safe custody and the keys of Baggage are kept handy.  

Keep one copy of your Programme schedule with your close relative or friends with contact numbers.  

C) DURING THE TRAVEL  

Do not accept food / chocolates from strangers. This may prove costly.

Do not open your purse to give change to unknown persons. Avoid this transactions.  

If the group is traveling in different vehicles, note the numbers of the vehicles. Keep the number of your own vehicle also with you.  

While asking for directions ask the shop keepers or traffic police. At least get the route confirmed by two persons.  

Count the baggage at every loading & unloading point.

If pick up arrangement is asked ask for some identification elements such as vehicles number, name of Driver, name of attendant or some pre - arranged identification.  

Always keep the name and address of contact persons in case of any problems for you.