Pre‑Travel Checklist | Just In Joy Travel

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Mark the dates that apply to your specific cruise, resort, flights, and theme‑park bookings.
If anything looks unfamiliar, contact Just In Joy Travel—your concierge team will walk you through it.

Names & IDs: Confirm all traveler names exactly match government ID/passport.
Passports & visas: Ensure passports won’t expire within 6 months of your return; check visa/ESTA needs.
Travel protection: Purchase or review your plan (cancellation, medical, evacuation). Save policy number and emergency line.
Special needs: Request accessibility assistance, refrigeration for meds, mobility devices, or sign‑language support.
Celebrations: Tell us about birthdays/anniversaries so we can note it with suppliers.
Loyalty programs: Add your airline/cruise/park memberships and Known Traveler Number to all reservations.
Dining & activities windows: Note dates to reserve dining, shows, spa, excursions, kids club, and check‑in.

Online check‑in for airlines, cruise line, and hotel/resort.
Documents & photos uploaded (cruise security photos, emergency contacts, payment method).
Reserve experiences: excursions, specialty dining, shows, spa, cabanas, beverage/Wi‑Fi packages, stroller/scooter rentals.
Theme parks: Link tickets in the app, set park reservations if needed, consider Express Pass/Virtual Queue.
Airport plan: Arrange rideshare/parking; confirm baggage allowance and seat selections.
Money prep: Notify banks of travel, set daily limits, add a backup card, consider a no‑fee international card.
Household: Pet/house sitter, mail hold, lawn care, and school notes for kids.
Health: Review required/recommended vaccines or travel meds with your provider.
Download apps: Cruise lines, airlines, Universal/Disney Parks, WhatsApp, Google Maps/Translate, weather.

Weather check; adjust packing per forecast.
Reconfirm flights, transfers, hotel, tours; re‑download e‑docs.
Print/save: boarding passes, cruise e‑tickets, luggage tags, insurance policy, transfer vouchers.
Medications: Refill prescriptions; pack a written med list and physician contacts.
Kids & consent: If a child travels without both parents/guardians, carry a notarized consent letter.
Cash & tips: Pull small bills for porters, room service, drivers, guides.
Home prep: Run dishwasher/trash, adjust thermostat, timers, sprinkler schedule.

Airline check‑in and pay for bags if needed.
Cruise arrival time: complete health questionnaire and confirm your port arrival group/time.
Tech & charging: charge power banks, watches, tablets, e‑readers; download shows, playlists, offline maps.
Security copies: photo/scan passports, IDs, and cards; store securely (encrypted/cloud). Don’t pack originals in checked bags.
Out‑of‑office: update email/voicemail with emergency contact only.

Carry‑on essentials: Passports/IDs, meds, valuables, electronics, a change of clothes, swimsuits for embarkation day, printed e‑docs.
Baggage: label all bags with name, phone, and ship/hotel details; trackers if you use them.
Hydrate & snacks; pack refillable bottles (empty through security).
Arrive early: airports 2–3 hours before; cruise terminal at your assigned time.

Check‑in times: arrive at assigned port window; bring printed/visible luggage tags.
Muster drill: complete app‑based safety briefing, then check in at your station.
Onboard account: set spending limits; review internet package options.
Excursions: know meeting points and ID requirements in each port; bring towels/ID/ship card.
Disembarkation: choose self‑assist vs. tagged luggage; keep morning meds/documents accessible.
Restricted items: irons, steamers, surge‑protected strips, candles, hot plates are commonly restricted.

ID compliance: REAL ID or passport for domestic; passport for international.
Liquids: follow TSA 3‑1‑1 rule for carry‑ons.
Seats & bags: re‑confirm seat assignments and baggage size/weight limits.
Connections: ensure minimum connection times; consider carry‑on‑only for tight layovers.

Bank travel notice and backup card; small bills for tips.
eSIM/roaming plan set before departure; download carrier app.
Device safety: enable Find My/Device Manager; use hotel safe; avoid public Wi‑Fi for banking.
Emergency plan: share itinerary with a trusted contact; designate a meetup spot if phones die.

Bring proof of eligibility for discounts (ID card, LES/orders as required).
If on active duty, keep a copy of leave orders/command letter for contingency changes.