HomingPin’s Holiday Travel Checklist

December holidays are nearly upon us and countless South Africans will be packing their bags and setting off on holiday soon. Amidst the thrill of an adventure, the stressful activity of preparing can cause anxiety to the most seasoned of travellers. To help ease the burden, read ahead for HomingPIN’s essential checklist to help you prepare for a smooth vacation.

  Always ensure that you have access to the essentials when travelling! What are these crucial items? Here you go: The Essentials: Passport Visas Itinerary Credit/debit cards Foreign currency Birth certificates and certified documentation for children International Driver’s License Car registration documents / Carnet – car passport for African countries Correct stickers for vehicles going into Africa Airline ticket Emergency contact details Travel Insurance Cellphone and charger Set up roaming for your phone Remember to tag all your personal belongings! HomingPIN tags can be used on bicycles, golf clubs, cameras, laptops, car keys, passports, wallets, cellphones, fishing rods etc – available at select Cape Union Mart Stores and online at www.takealot.com. Top tips: Photograph your important documentation in case of loss. This way you will have a record of all those important papers in times of crisis! Also, be sure to check your baggage allowance before arriving at the airport in order to avoid exorbitant fines! Whether it’s a long haul flight or a “are we there yet” car journey to your destination of choice, travelling in general is not very comfy. Here are some items to help create an experience that is either restful and soothing or as entertaining as you would like it be. You will need: Earplugs Travel pillow Books and magazines Travel sickness tablets Ipad/ Tablet Headphones Laptop and charger Plug adaptors Travel games for children Summer holidays are a time to relax, unwind and enjoy.

Ensure that you protect yourself and your family from the unnecessary stress of lost items by attaching your HomingPIN tag to your luggage and any other gadgets that you’re taking away with you. HomingPIN is integrated with the worldwide World Tracer system, which all baggage handlers have access to. For airlines, HomingPIN will instantly provide information on the bag’s whereabouts when it is found. The airline will then contact the owner to arrange transfer of the goods. What’s more, is that HomingPIN can provide reasonably-priced transportation of your found goods, from anywhere in the world.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HomingPin-South-Africa.