THINGS NOT TO FORGET
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PASSPORT
The passport is made to the police station or a police station, in small towns, even in the police station. Usually you need 15 days to 24 hours in some cities.
If you already have a passport, check it! The most bitter surprises at the airport are caused by invalid or expired documents.
Find out about the rules of the destination country, some nations will not accept a document expires, ie in the last months of validity (up to six months). Others claim a visa: You must ask the consulate, and pay any taxes and wait a bit 'of days .
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HEALTH CARE
If you go on holiday abroad and are citizens of the European Community, before you make a jump from ASL. Far from home medical care can be expensive. Italy has signed bilateral agreements with the EEC countries on the basis of which is guaranteed health care and affordable, the same as for local citizens. Simply go to the ASL in the area of residence and obtain an E111 form that entitles you to care for the entire period of stay abroad. If you have a health insurance policy, make sure it is still ongoing and valid abroad. Also get yourself a phone number of the Italian embassy nearest to where you are headed.
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CREDIT CARD
It is used to pay for the dinner at the restaurant, hotel, etc.. Check the expiry of your card, or if you have not, ask your bank for the release in a few days. E 'useful because you can shop around the world without having cash in your wallet.
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ATMS
It is used to supply the wallet directly from ATMs. Check if the card is enabled for withdrawals abroad, or require approval. E 'can also make payments in all business agreements.
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CREDIT CARD TELEPHONE
It 's simple to use it, simply type the personal code of the card and you can call any telephone, public, in Italy or abroad. The cost of the call will be charged on your bill or credit card. The alternative? The pre-paid international calling card.
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INSURANCE
In case of theft or loss of baggage is better to be covered by an insurance policy, or just take out the insurance of a credit card.
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MONEY
Before leaving, if you prefer to have a supply of "liquid money", go to the bank and ask for the traveler's checks: checks are in foreign currency, dollars, marks ... If the bank has not made them available to wait a bit '. But the moneychangers are cheaper than the Italian Post Office, where the Euro currency there are no fees related to the digit to be changed, but only a fixed fee for any amount, for non-Euro currencies also agree that the Post Office here: in addition to fixed fee there is a variable depending on the sale or purchase of foreign currency.
Where should change: in Italy or abroad?
It 's the question we are often faced with. Usually the first change should do so in Italy, you buy directly assess the need and trying to predict how much the right not to be forced to return the rest to return.
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MEDICINES
Before leaving, it is good to pack some medicines, for responding promptly to the unexpected. An antibiotic effective in cases of otitis, enteritis and bronchitis, a disinfectant for the urinary tract, an antipyretic, an anti-inflammatory drug and an antihistamine.
Bring on antineuralgic and a painkiller for headaches and menstrual pain.
If the holiday destination is a hot country, do not forget an intestinal disinfectant, a mineral supplement to compensate for water loss and a product for the sterilization of water.
Fear of flying: The plane is a funny thing. The main cause of air sickness is fear that is manifested by nausea, malaise, tightness, and only during takeoff and landing or in extreme weather conditions, the fault movement. What to do? Do not be alarmed. Before leaving, talk about the problem with the doctor who will recommend the most suitable drug, or take prescribed tranquilizer that can be taken in low doses it was ten days before departure. It would also be useful to release stress, trying to sleep or become distracted by talking to your partner. After the flight, the stress will decrease to offer: beautiful location ... but the return? Of course, the fear will not disappear: then brace yourself, also know that flying is the safest means of transport. But if the fear of flying turns into terror, then you can follow preparatory courses organized monthly by some airlines. But once you arrive at your destination what to do? The best thing is to adapt quickly to local time.
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TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Bring with you what to block credit cards or debit cards, and the numbers of insurance. Also inquire: is there a service that a telephone call from Italy or abroad, they stop all the cards registered, you can have a refund if someone uses your card before it is locked.
Also:
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brought an English paperback
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flow of electricity network adapters "universal", to use shavers, hair dryer, ...
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prepare a membership card for each bag, with name, address and owner
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bring a book of phone numbers regulars, relatives and friends.
And before you go:
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brought to the bank and jewelry and other valuables
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close your gas, electricity, water
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leave a bunch of house keys to someone you trust
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left to the family phone number of hotels to stay.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
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