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Originally Posted by bethelam
I know somewhere on this site there is a packing list that many people have contributed to, but I can't find it. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
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Here it is for you.
x-book air fare
x-book cruise
x-travel insurance
x-book hotel
x-book ship/airport shuttle
x-book rental car
x-valid credit card exp. dates
x-copies of birth certificates
x-passport photos
x-apply for passports
x-got passports on 4/3
x-complete online fun pass
x-print orlando directions
x-make kennel reservation
x-book excursions
x-print excursion conf.
x-print prescrip./allergies
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April
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simba-rabies/distemper shots
type up emergency numbers -
3 copies of credit cards, auto ins card, med ins cards, air reservations, itinerary, fun pass, div agrmt,
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May
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print excursion confirmations
pay remaining cruise balance
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June
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Reconfirm all reservations
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first wk ofJuly
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Packing - test run
have International Dialing added to cell - contact Verizon Financial Services Department at 1-800-999-3955. Their hours of operation are 8AM-8PM Monday through Friday and 8AM-4:30PM on Saturday.
Get cruise docs from TA
copy cruise docs
confirm all reservations
Complete and copy the immigration /embarkation and the onboard credit card application forms
tell citibank & top 5 credit card banks to expect charges from st louis, dallas/ft worth, orlando & bahamas
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2 weeks before leaving
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send copies of all docs to mom (she lives in Boynton Beach, FL)
Verify that I have the International Dialing feature (I-Dial) added to your calling plan by dialing *611 (Customer Service) (verizon)
notify apt. office
notify post office
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1 week before leaving
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Make sure to have several copies of docs (contact numbers to report lost/stolen credit cards, passport, travel itinerary, credit cards, drivers license, medical and auto insurance cards, fun pass, travel docs,
divorce agreement
confirm all reservations
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day before leaving
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Verify that you have the International Dialing feature (I-Dial) added to your calling plan by dialing *611 (Customer Service)
You may check in and obtain your boarding pass for U.S. domestic electronic tickets within 24 hours of your flight time online at AA.com by using
www.aa.com/checkin or at a Self-Service Check-In machine at the airport. Check-in options may be found at
www.aa.com/options
Call the airline you are flying with and confirm your reservation 1 week then 24 hrs prior to departure.
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night before leaving:
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charge all batteries
set phn to p/u vmail at 2 rings
Be sure luggage is marked with identification on the inside and out.
Pug a cheap radio into a timer so you can have some noise in the house during part of the day.
run dishwasher
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morning of flight out
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put wallet stuff in safe place
Empty the refrigerator of items that might spoil
empty trash
Turn refrigerator to lowest setting.
Unplug all electrical plugs
leave sink light on
leave blinds 3/4 closed
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ON THE SHIP
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purchase 'welcome aboard' photo
ask about a fan
ask steward to freeze ice pack
Register wells fargo cc for sign & sail
Get Fountain Fun Card for Ian ($15)
put passport & set ofdoc copies in safe
put set of doc copies in purse
keep 3rd set of doc copies in suitcase
Before you retire for the night, leave the television tuned to the channel with the "view from the bridge" and you'll awaken with a "window" on the outside world.
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last day on ship
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Check the balance of your on board account before the end of your cruise. Straighten out any discrepancies immediately and avoid a long line at the Purser's Desk that last morning after your final bill arrives
Become a member of the former passengers' club of the cruise lines
call car rental place to let them know when I'll be there to get the car
(as we're staying an extra night in Orlando before flying home and will be exploring Int'l Drive attractions the afternoon/evening of debarkm