• Do some research, learn as much as you can about your destination.
• Check to see what type of weather the area has so you can plan accordingly.
• Check to see what type of paperwork and documentation you will need to travel.
• Find out what type of diseases are common to the area you’ll be visiting and take actions to prevent your exposure to those diseases.
• Check your own medical coverage to see what type of coverage you’ll have when away from home. Consider purchasing trip insurance.

How can I protect my travelers checks while traveling?

• Take the same precautions you would to protect your cash. Be sure to learn and follow the procedures required if you lose your travelers checks. You’ll also need to make copies of your travelers checks before you go and keep separate from them the following information.
• The serial numbers of the travelers checks.
• The denomination of the travelers checks.
• The date and location of their purchase.
• The phone number to call to report them missing.

How can I protect my health when I travel?

• If you have any food allergies, learn the names of those foods in the languages used in the countries you’ll be visiting. This way you’ll be better equipped to stay on the look out for them.
• Find out what types of diseases are common to the area you’ll be visiting and take actions to prevent your exposure to those diseases.
• Find out what types of vaccinations you will need to enter the country, there may also be medications you’ll need to take before, during and even after your trip. Get you vaccinations done early in case you have a reaction and need some recovery time.
• You should consider a dental appointment if you haven’t had a check up in a while.
• Be careful what you eat and drink.
• Carry complete health information with you on your trip.
• Consider joining any Medical Assistance to Travelers.