Packing:
You can basically bring along three items - One checked suitcase, one carry-on, and one personal item. For the one checked suitcase you need to pack all the clothes for the trip, any toiletries, uniform (if in band), etc... stuff you won't need until you get to Rome and into the Hotel. The checked suitcase needs to also weigh AT or UNDER 50 lbs. otherwise it will cost you extra. Personally I am going to be packing a bunch of t-shirts, a couples pairs of jeans, 3 pairs of shoes (one is my marching shoe), and my toiletries. I will probably roll much of these items before I leave just to see how well all of this packs into the suitcase. I am hoping to buy some souvenirs while I am overseas, so I do not want to over-pack. For my one carry-on this should be like a backpack or a small duffel bag. This must be a specific size - it cannot exceed 45 linear inches in combined length, width, and height and must fit inside the carry-on baggage check. I am bringing my backpack which will have have my laptop, my mp3 player, headphones, and some books. Lastly there is the one personal item, which must be able to fit under the seat. The personal item is usually a purse or very small laptop bag. For those of you who are in the band, this would also be like a piccolo or a clarinet.
Money:
If we are talking about how much cash to bring, then that should be minimal. Dollars = $ would really only be needed/ used in the U.S. airports. Euros = € can be retrieved when you get to Rome. You shouldn't need to get this ahead of time. There are ATM's in the airports and all over the city of Rome (just like in U.S. cities). That's where you should pull out money. Now this means you will probably be using your credit or debt card while overseas. You must, must, must call your bank or credit card company before you leave. They need to know when you will be travelling, for how long, and where. This will not only help them prevent fraud, but it will also help make sure you are not unable to use your different card(s).
Flight Seats:
With your confirmation number in hand, you can pick out where you want to sit on your flights. Simply use your confirmation number and go to either Delta, United, or US. Airways website. From there you can pick your seats for your flight there and back.
Cruise Extras:
Costa lets you customize your cruise experience, but it's going to cost you. From excursions, fruit baskets, all-inclusive drink deals, etc... You can do a lot from the costa cruise website. I decided to do an extra excursion paid for through Costa, and that is the only customization I am going with. I will be doing the Ephesus excursion in Izmir, Turkey.
Items Checklist:
It is important to think about different things you will definitely need for this trip. It is good to make a list for yourself before you leave. Mine is the one below...
- Passport (Make a photocopy of this and leave it in your suitcase)
- Driver's license
- Costa Boarding pass
- Credit/Debt card
- One suitcase - casual clothes, dress clothes, BMB uniform, toiletries, dress shoes (wearing tennis shoes to airport),
- One Carry-on - My backpack cleared out of any sharp objects or things I will not need on this trip. It will have a couple books, headphones, mp3 player, laptop, laptop cord, ear plugs, Advil, GUM, Camera, memory cards, batteries,
- Airplane ticket (I will be boarding not with the group, so I won't be doing the group check-in at Minneapolis)
- Victor the Velociraptor - to take pictures with for my dear friend Holly Dow
What kind of things are on your checklist? I am probably missing something... leave comments below!
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