H OW TO PACK FOR

I NTERNAT IONAL T RAVEL

Be prepared for a variety of weather conditions when packing for an

international locale. Think in layers, starting with breezy clothing for

warmer days, plus long pants and sweaters for cooler nights on the

water. Depending on the time of year, be prepared for unpredictable

weather. You may want to include waterproof shoes and rain ponchos

that fold small and can easily be tucked in a suitcase or carry-on bag.

D O U B L E C H E C K T H E W E A T H E R

Avoid extra luggage

fees by skipping

heavy toiletries or

cosmetics that you

might not use on a

brief trip. Before you

go, whittle down

your repertoire to a

handful of “must-

haves.”

S T R E A M L I N E Y O U R D A I L Y R O U T I N E

There’s a high probability that you won’t mind breaking your routine on

vacation – you’ll be too busy making memories to last a lifetime!

Don’t pack heirloom jewelry or

other valuables when traveling

overseas, primarily to avoid the

risk of saying goodbye forever

in the event of lost luggage or

other mishaps.

Also, in some international

countries, theft can be

common, and flashy jewelry

can make you a target. Stick to

inexpensive costume jewelry,

or pick up some new pieces

during the trip!

L I M I T J E W E L R Y A N D V A L U A B L E S

When packing, skip

items that can easily be

found internationally.

For example, aspirin,

magazines and other

reading material, or

extra razors. These

common items can be

found in airport shops

or at your destination,

should you need them

during your travels.

B U Y I T W H E N Y O U A R R I V E

• A copy of your passport,

stored separately in case

the original is lost or stolen

• A copy of your itinerary,

including names, phone

numbers, and addresses

D O C U M E N T S T O R E M E M B E R

• Passport

• Necessary visas

• Airline tickets

• Proof of driver’s license

• International credit cards

• Record of immunizations

Here is a checklist of important documents to bring overseas:

To avoid over-packing, pick neutral

clothing that can be mixed and

matched throughout the trip. For

example, a shirt that can be worn

with either a pair of slacks or

shorts. Also, consider articles of

clothing you can dress up or down,

such as a maxi dress you can wear

to the beach or dress up with a

belt and a pair of heels for an

evening out. With this method, you

can significantly reduce the

amount of items in your luggage.

C L O T H I N G T I P S : N E U T R A L S

Rolling your clothes takes up

less space than folding each

item. Keep this in mind:

• Rolling can cut down on

wrinkles and creases,

especially for items made of

synthetic fabrics.

• The rolling method works

well for shorts, socks,

undergarments, & sleepwear.

• Cotton is one fabric that

doesn’t take well to rolling.

C L O T H I N G T I P S : R O L L , D O N ’ T F O L D

You’re likely to pick up souvenirs

on an international trip, so be

sure to leave space in your

luggage. Another idea is to pack

an empty tote or duffle bag,

folded small so that it takes up

virtually no space. At the end of

the trip, it can be filled with

souvenirs and checked or carried

separately. If you’re still low on

extra room, use all the space

you can: tuck small souvenirs

into shoes or clothing pockets.

S A V E R O O M F O R S O U V E N I R S

AmaWaterways is an all-inclusive

river cruise line offering vacations

on the waterways of Europe, Asia

and Africa. The company was

founded in 2002 and is one of the

pioneers of river cruising, having

introduced the modern-day river

cruise concept to the market.

For more info about river cruises

in Europe and beyond, call 1-800-

626-0126 or visit

http://www.amawaterways.com/.

C O N T A C T U S