Before a person is ready to travel, there are many things that need to be done, in a short amount of time, before he or she, actually gets going. Fortunately, by reading the tips in this article, you can better prioritize before you are about to start your travels, wherever that may be.

Take the first travel photo” of your luggage. If you do end up checking your luggage, take a picture of it before you turn it over to the airline. In case of a problem, this will document what the luggage looks like and its condition when you left it. Also keep your baggage claim ticket in a safe place or snap a picture of it, too, so you have all the information necessary in the event that your luggage is lost.

When traveling, make sure you make a list of all the items you want to take with you. This will help you to not forget something as simple as a tooth brush or deodorant. You can save money by buying these items before you leave rather then wasting unnecessary money and time while you are traveling.

If you are traveling abroad you can be easily the target of a crime. Make sure you don’t wear any expensive or conspicuous jewelry and carry an extensive amount of money. Following these two tips will lessen your chance of being pick-pocketed or being the target of a petty crime.

If you are traveling to a hot country, remember to pack insect repellent. Insect bites can be not only annoying. They can be also painful, and many countries won’t stock the industrial-strength repellent available back home. While abroad, apply a liberal amount of insect repellent as night approaches to ensure you get an undisturbed sleep.

When you are planning to fly and have a disability, make sure that you call the airline before you order your tickets to verify that they have the requirements that you need. They won’t know if you don’t tell them, call ahead so they are best able to accommodate you.

If you are taking a cruise, bring a tackle box and use it to store your valuables. Most thieves are only interested in what they can quickly find and get out with. They probably will not think to look in a tackle box for valuables.

Make your travel plans without locking yourself into advance booking. While you can get a good deal this way, you are asked to pay in advance for the length of your trip, and you don’t have the flexibility to cancel or change the dates of your trip. Particularly if you know that your plans could change, pay a little more and stay at a hotel that will let you adjust the dates of your stay up until a day before your arrival.

Keeping organized during the hectic schedule that you can often experience, right before you are about to travel, ensures that you do not forget any key item that you want to take with you. As things get chaotic before you leave, you will need to remain level-headed.