Europe Traveling Tips
urope, with more than 2000 years of cultural history, carries different cultures and traditions to form a unique and fascinating
destination for travelers around the world. Whenever you visit Europe, be ready to enjoy this classic and elegant destination.
Travel Document and Passport
Make sure that your travel document (passport) is still valid for 6 months,
and all applicable visas are ready for the countries that you are going to
visit.
Please carry your travel document with you while traveling. Don’t lock them
inside your check-in luggage, as this will cause unnecessary delay when going
through border control. You’ll need to present your passport to cash travel
checks.
Cash, Travel Checks and Credit Card
Travel checks are a very safe way to carry enough money to pay for shopping
and other expenses incurred during your trip. However, you are advised to carry
at least $1000 USD in different denominations for not included meals, souvenirs,
tipping and other small expenses Currency exchange service is available at
some hotels, but the rate is lower. ATM cards are highly recommended, as
ATM machines are plentiful in European cities and accept ATM cards from the
US. Please remember to bring enough traveler checks to settle extra expenses,
as shops and tour guide/driver are not able to accept personal checks. You
need to bring your credit cards (VISA, MASTER CARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS)
for big shopping items and in case of emergency.
Luggage
Please pack clothing suitable for the climate of your travel destination. Each
passenger is allowed one piece of check-in luggage weighting no more than 44
lb. (20 kg.). According to airlines regulation, only one piece of carry on luggage
(dimension: 22”L x 14”W x 9”H , 56cm x 36cm x 23cm) is allowed aboard the
plane. Please ensure that all your luggage is properly tagged with Grand Holiday
tags and locked once you are in Europe. Note: according to US Federal
regulation, you are not allowed to loc