international travel tips

International Travel Tips

Leanna FreemanAccount Manager

Raptim International Travel

Leanna Freeman◦ Account Manager◦ Previous Trip Experience

Missions Trips & Personal Travel

Raptim International Travel◦ History◦ Benefits ◦ USA Locations

Lewiston, NY | Dallas, TX | Colorado Springs, CO

Introduction

Request for Airfare Documentation Requirements Immunization Requirements Travel Insurance Know Before You Go Packing Security

Planning your Trip

Passenger Names Organization Name Number of Travelers

◦10 or more qualifies for a group fare City Pairs Dates of Travel Special Service Request

◦Seating | Meals | Frequent Flyer Numbers

Request for Airfare

Phone ◦ (800) 777-9232

Email◦ raptim@raptimusa.com ◦ groups@raptimusa.com

Online ◦ www.raptimusa.com

How to Request Airfare

Documentation Requirements

Passports Visas

Check expiration date Keep an extra copy with

you Leave a copy at home

office Scan a copy and email

yourself Keep 10 extra copies

handy

These are permits from different countries for entry; you must ensure they are in order, before leaving home country.

Do not proceed on vague impressions that a visa can be obtained on arrival at the destination airport

Passports & VisasPassports Visas

◦ Apply◦ Renew◦ Report Lost or Stolen◦ Change Name

◦ Visit◦ Study◦ Work◦ Immigrate

Raptim Travel partners with CIBT to offer discounts on passports and visas.

Check for Required Vaccines

Update Yourself on World Health Issues

Immunization Requirements

Raptim Partners with Travel Guard to offer Exclusive Travel Insurance

Policies

Brochures at the Raptim Travel Booth

Research Travel Location

Have a map of the area with key points identified

Dress according to local cultural norms

Check with TSA for travel updates

Know Before You Go!

A free service provided to U.S. citizens who are traveling to, or living in, a foreign country.

Allows you to enter information about your upcoming trip abroad so that the Department of State can better assist you in an emergency.

Travel Warnings & Travel Alerts Receive routine information from the nearest U.S.

embassy or consulate.

Smart Traveler Enrollment Program

Know your baggage allowance Pack light Pack clothes you can mix and match Keep prescription meds in your carry on Keep all first day paperwork in carry on Check weather at location ahead of time Pack a medical kit

Packing

Small flashlight and extra batteries. Large and small band aids. Door tool and all in one tool. Needle and thread. Snacks and bottle of water. Permanent marker.

◦ leave messages Whistle. Notepad and pencil. Small radio. Small mirror.

Travel First Aid Kit

Pay attention to what’s going on around you. Avoid demonstrations or areas of civil unrest. Avoid taking pictures of military Listen to your gut.

◦ If something does not feel right, it isn’t. Avoid hot button discussions

◦ Religion or Politics Have a working cell phone with at all times

Key Points

Information◦ Medical Mission Travel Discounts◦ Missionary & Humanitarian Travel Discounts◦ Quote Requests◦ Travel Insurance◦ International Cell Phones

Enter to Win◦ Stop by and enter to win a $25 Starbucks

Card

Raptim Booth

Questions ??

Leanna Freeman(972) 819-5009

lfreeman@raptimusa.com