international travel tips
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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◦ [email protected] ◦ [email protected]
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 ??
