Preparing to Travel

Before you begin to pack for your trip, remember you are allowed one suitcase and one carry-on bag. Each participant will be required to handle their own luggage. Student Adventures recommends using a lightweight suitcase with wheels. Carry-on bags must be small enough to fit under a seat or in the overhead bin of the motor coach (duffle bags or backpacks are perfect).

Know the weather for your destination! You will want to pack accordingly.

Your carry-on bag will remain with you at all times and should contain your valuables, a few essentials and, to be safe, a change of clothes for the next day. Here are a few suggestions for your carry-on

• Extra Face masks, hand sanitizer, and thermometer.
• Change of clothing (you will not have access to your main luggage until the following day on all overnight travel trips)
• Spending Money/Debit Card

Basic toiletries: deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, hand sanitizer, menstrual products, etc.

• Medications
• Cell Phone/iPod with chargers
• Glasses/Contact Lenses
• Reading Materials
• School ID
• Your suitcase should contain your wardrobe for as many days as you will be traveling. Keep in mind that weather will play a factor so pack accordingly. Definitely take the following:
• A good pair of walking shoes and a pair of flip-flops for the hotel. A pair of dress shoes if necessary.
• Underwear – take one pair more than you think you need, just in case!
• Jeans/Khakis (or shorts if permitted)
• T-shirts, collared shirts
• Sweater, sweatshirt, windbreaker