| ar, a large number of families and couples make | | | | the event that something goes wrong back |
| the decision to vacation in St. Thomas. If you are | | | | home, you will be able to be reached in a short |
| interested in becoming one of those individuals, | | | | period of time. |
| there are a number of steps that you should take | | | | Once you have made the above mentioned plans, |
| to prepare for your St. Thomas vacation. | | | | you can begin to start packing for your vacation. |
| Many travelers mistakenly believe that vacation | | | | When packing, it is encouraged that you leave |
| preparation begins the week or two before your | | | | valuable items at home. Many times, if you lose or |
| vacation. If you are interested in traveling to the | | | | misplace some of your belongings, you will be the |
| Caribbean or overseas, you will need to start | | | | one who will have to pay for replacements. It is |
| planning your vacation well in advance. This | | | | also advised that you properly tag your entire |
| planning often includes obtaining a passport. | | | | luggage with your name and contact information. |
| Passports can easily be obtained; however, they | | | | Should your luggage get lost in the air or on the |
| may take some time to process. Requesting a | | | | ground, an identification tag may come in handy. |
| passport months before your vacation to St. | | | | When vacationing in St. Thomas, it is likely that |
| Thomas is the best way to ensure that you will | | | | you will bring along spending money you. You are |
| have it on time. | | | | advised against carry large sums of money. If |
| In addition to a passport, you will need other | | | | you must bring cash with you, you are |
| forms of identification. A driver's license is the | | | | encouraged to divide your money into smaller |
| best thing to bring along. If you do not have a | | | | amounts. Storing your cash in multiple locations will |
| driver's license another form of identification with | | | | prevent you from being without funds in the |
| your picture on it should be good enough. Before | | | | event that your money gets lost or stolen. |
| leaving on our vacation, you may want to | | | | Instead of carrying large amounts of cash, you |
| consider making copies of all of your important | | | | may want to consider cashiers checks, traveler's |
| documents. These copies may come in handy if | | | | checks, or money orders. |
| you happen to loose or misplace the originals. | | | | When traveling around St. Thomas, you are |
| Since most travelers stay at least a week in St. | | | | advised against brining a purse along with you. |
| Thomas, you will want to make sure that | | | | Purses and large wallets are sometimes targets |
| someone will be able to watch over your home | | | | to thieves. Instead of carrying a purse or a wallet |
| or your pets, if you have any. This person can be | | | | you may want to consider a money pouch. |
| a close friend, family member, co-worker, or | | | | Money pouches that tuck right into your shirt can |
| neighbor. It is important that you leave them | | | | be purchased from most dollar stores in the |
| detailed instructions on how to care for your pets. | | | | United States. This small purchase makes it |
| If you do not need anyone to watch over your | | | | difficult or impossible for you to lose your money |
| home, you will want to place your mail on hold. | | | | or have it stolen. |
| This can easily be done by visiting your local post | | | | Using some of the tips mentioned above is the |
| office. | | | | best way to plan for your St. Thomas vacation. |
| When you know exactly when you will be leaving | | | | St. Thomas is located in the Caribbean, should |
| and where you will be staying, you are urged to | | | | anything go wrong you are most likely far away |
| let a friend or family member know. If you have | | | | from home. Taking the time to fully prepare for |
| developed an itinerary for your vacation, you | | | | your vacation is the best way to make sure that |
| should give a copy to someone that you know. In | | | | nothing goes awry. |