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- Bear spray (buy locally)
Carry bear spray on hikes in bear country and learn how to use it. It is not allowed in your flight luggage, so buy it locally.
- Cash (most foreign cards don't work)
In Russia and Cuba most foreign cards currently don't work, and cash machines rarely help. Plan enough cash plus a reserve, within any limits that apply to you. Check the current…
- City card or museum pass
Covers public transport or many museums for a fixed price. Worth it if you plan several sights a day; compare the price with single tickets.
- D’Viajeros entry form (Cuba)
Everyone entering Cuba fills in the online D’Viajeros form on entry and customs, currently within 48 hours before check-in. Use only the official website.
- Driving on the left
Traffic drives on the left here. Take your time on the first drive, especially at roundabouts and when turning; an automatic rental car makes it easier.
- e-Visa for Cuba
Most tourists need a visa for Cuba, applied for online on the official eVisaCuba portal before the trip. Airlines may check it before boarding. Check the current rules for your…
- ED card (Aruba)
Visitors to Aruba fill in the online ED card before the trip. Air travellers currently also pay the sustainability fee there, before check-in. Use only the official website.
- ED card (Curaçao)
Visitors to Curaçao fill in the online ED card before the trip. Use only the official website. Check the current rules for your nationality.
- ESTA travel authorisation (USA)
To fly or sail to the USA without a visa, you need an approved ESTA if your country is in the Visa Waiver Program. Apply only on the official US government website, ideally 72…
- eTA travel authorisation (Canada)
To fly to Canada without a visa, you need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA). Apply only on the Government of Canada website, ideally before you book. Check the current…
- Mosquito head net
In summer, midges and mosquitoes can come in clouds in the north. A light head net over your hat saves your evenings outdoors.
- National park annual pass
Pays off if you visit several national parks: in the USA the America the Beautiful pass, in Canada the Parks Canada Discovery Pass. Buy it online or at the first park entrance.
- Online entry form (British Virgin Islands)
Most travellers to the British Virgin Islands submit the online entry and customs form before departure, currently from 72 hours before arrival. Show the confirmation printed or…
- Permit for the Antarctic trip
Antarctic visits need a permit under the Antarctic Treaty from a national authority. On organised trips the operator usually holds it; ask whether it does.
- Reef-safe sunscreen
Hawaii bans the sale of sunscreen with oxybenzone or octinoxate, and many cenotes in Mexico allow only biodegradable sunscreen. Check the ingredients.
- Sightseeing - Antigua and Barbuda
17-mile Long Beach Devil’s Bridge Fort Barrington Frigate Bird Sanctuary Helitour Nelson’s Dockyard / English Harbour Pillars of Hercules Redcliffe Quay Rendezvous Bay Stingray…
- Tall waterproof boots for landings
For wet landings you need tall waterproof boots. They are often provided by the ship, so ask before you buy a pair.
- Timed-entry tickets for major sights
Many major museums and sights only let you in with a booked time slot and sell out days ahead. Book online before you go.
- Travel guide for Antarctica
A guide to the wildlife, ice and history of Antarctica helps you make sense of landings and talks on board.
- Travel guide for Antigua and Barbuda
A travel guide with the beaches of Antigua, Nelson’s Dockyard at English Harbour and the pink sand of Barbuda, plus tips for boat trips.
- Travel guide for Aruba
A travel guide with Eagle Beach, Arikok National Park and Oranjestad, plus tips for snorkelling and getting around the island.
- Travel guide for Barbados
A travel guide with beaches, the best snorkelling spots, rum shops and tips for getting around the island by bus.
- Travel guide for Belize
A travel guide with the barrier reef, the cayes, Maya sites and jungle lodges, plus tips for boats and small planes.
- Travel guide for Bermuda
A travel guide with the pink sand beaches, historic St. George’s and the Royal Naval Dockyard, plus tips for buses, ferries and scooters.
- Travel guide for Bonaire
A travel guide with dive and snorkel sites along the reef, flamingos, the national park and tips for driving on the island.
- Travel guide for Canada
A travel guide for Canada in your language.
- Travel guide for Costa Rica
A travel guide for Costa Rica in your language.
- Travel guide for Cuba
A travel guide for Cuba in your language.
- Travel guide for Curaçao
A travel guide with colourful Willemstad, the bays of the west coast and Christoffel National Park, plus tips for snorkelling and diving.
- Travel guide for Dominica
A travel guide with hikes to waterfalls and hot springs, diving spots and tips for the winding roads of the island.