Abroad for first time....Help,please

steve9856

Hi my wife and i are going to the states this weekend for a month , we have never been abroad before could some of you kind members give us some tips , on just about anything please.....thanks to this board i have money sorted through Nationwide debit and credit card so that`s something less to worry about many ...many thanks......

steve

Lifesaver

Whereabouts are you going?
How are you travelling?
Have you got accommodation sorted yet?

A bit more info and maybe I could help with advice.

trisontana

If you are going to the States , don't forget the luggage rules imposed by US Customs. You must leave your suitcases unlocked , unless they are fitted with approved locks to which Customs have master keys. Otherwise you might find they have forced open you luggage.

shopndrop

How do you find out which are approved locks?

richardw

Info on locks http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/assistant/editorial_multi_image_with_table_0234.shtm

trisontana

shopndrop wrote:

How do you find out which are approved locks?

This company sells them ( just scroll down) http://www.ifsogo.com/acatalog/Luggage_locks_straps.html

And another one :- http://www.nomadtravel.co.uk/store/customer/product.php?productid=21158

As you can see the symbol to look for is TSA.

steve9856

Hi sorry about the lack of imformation . We are travelling from Manchester to Seattle everything sorted with that.
Staying at relatives , i really need information on what to expect at the airport having never done anything like this before....i suuppose we are feeling slightly arehensive about the trip......

steve9856

steve9856 wrote:

Hi sorry about the lack of imformation . We are travelling from Manchester to Seattle everything sorted with that.
Staying at relatives , i really need information on what to expect at the airport having never done anything like this before....i suuppose we are feeling slightly arehensive about the trip......

See what i mean its affecting my spelling......