We love to travel, and 2020 was supposed to be a big travel year for us. Like the rest of you, that didn't happen. 2021 hasn't been so good either!
We're still dreaming about travel, reading about new destinations, and making (tentative) plans for the future. We hope all of you are well and staying safe... and that you find some inspiration here for YOUR future travels.
Let's hope we can all be traveling again in 2022!
We're not sure that you need a form to declare medications...
But, remember...
You must declare your liquid, gel, aerosol and cream medications... if they do not fit in your plastic bag.
You do not need to declare pills or powders.
The
TSA requirements and other travel security sites say that you must
declare medications at the security checkpoint for screening if you carry them outside of the allowed plastic bag.
We think it would just make it easier if you made a list of the prescriptions and other essential medications you will take in your carry-on luggage.
Your medication COULD be carried in your one quart size, plastic, zip top bag if you only have 3 ounces and it fits...
But if you have to carry more than 3 ounces of medication, you will have to carry it separately.
If your bag is already full of toiletries, you may want to carry any of your liquid or gel medications separately so you can get everything you need into your carry-ons.
We've gone into more detail in traveling with pills and packing medications on those respective pages.
This IS just a suggestion, but...
If you have a lot of medications to take, you could make a list and put it on a form to declare medications and medically necessary liquids that you could hand to the security agent to speed things up.
Here's a sample form to declare medications. Copy it, customize it for your own medications, fill it out and carry it with you.
(Just so you know... we do not make a list like this... but we don't take any liquid medications.
To repeat... pills and powders do not need to be declared or put into your plastic bag.)
I wish to declare the following items contained inside my carry on bag:
Baby food ____ Baby food or baby formula ______of _____oz.
Medication ____ Over the counter medication ______of _____ oz.
Medication ____ Over the counter medication ______of _____ oz.
Medication ____ Over the counter medication ______of _____ oz.
Medication ____ Bottles of liquid medication of _____ oz.
Medication ____ Bottles of liquid medication of _____ oz.
Medication ____ Bottles of liquid medication of _____ oz.
Liquids ____ Bottles of _____ oz. of liquid for diabetic/other medical need
Liquids ____ Bottles of _____ oz. of liquid for diabetic/other medical need
Liquids ____ Bottles of _____ oz. of liquid for diabetic/other medical need
Fill
in how many tubes, bottles or jars you have and how many ounces of each
you're carrying. Make a few copies so you can leave it at security if
you need to. We hope this helps!
Happy travels... even if you don't travel the world... just remember that life is a journey... embrace and enjoy it! Judy and Mark
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The Holidays are Here!
Time to remind you we have tips on
Surviving Holiday Flights
Holiday flight may be more frustrating than usual. Try to stay calm.
Remember, if you DO travel and if you’re carrying gifts, it’s better not to wrap them… airport security might make you open them!
And if you're not traveling far, reminisce about past trips.
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The holidays can be hectic, but treat yourself...
Take the holiday time to explore more pages here... Get ideas for travel destinations and how to get there.
NOW is the time to start planning for a great trip next year.
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Our 2021 travels were only domestic. COVID kept us close home. Road trips and a cautious flights but still fun.
Our 2020 travels were slim. COVID kept us home too. One trip to the Three Guyanas, but dreaming of travel next year.
Love discovering less touristed regions? The three Guyanas are tucked up in the north east corner of South America that doesn’t get much attention.
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