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PACKING SUGGESTIONS
You will need to pack any medications in your carry-on, as well
as a change of clothes and your toiletries. All medications whether
prescription or over-the counter must be in their original containers
and clearly marked.
If you bring anything electrical, you will need a 220 adapter
unless it has a switch to convert it to 220. Your cameras, camcorder,
tape player, etc… may also have a converter switch on them. If
not, contact Radio Shack for a converter. Make sure you buy all
your film & batteries for cameras in the U.S. as it is less expensive.
It is a good idea to pack a bottle of Woolite, so you can do
some laundry in your hotel room. Sunscreen is suggested, as is
a good hat and/or umbrella, as well as sunglasses. Some people
find that having an inflatable neck pillow is the only way to
sleep on the plane-if you really can sleep on a plane. You can
find them in many shops that carry luggage. We suggest that you
purchase a waist pouch for carrying your passport and money. (You
will need two copies of your passport before you leave).
CLOTHING
We have requested that both men and women please dress modestly.
That means no shorts and no bare shoulders for men or women at
the holy sites. Women can pack a shawl or light sweater/jacket
if you think your sleeves are not long enough for going to the
holy sites. You can pack a pair or two of shorts and we will let
you know if you can wear them on a travel day. Please do not pack
anything which is military green or camouflage. You will also
want to pack a swimsuit for floating in the Dead Sea, Elat, or
for Mikveh. You will also want to pack a beach towel.
- Men: Jeans, casual slacks, long sleeve shirts, jacket or
coat - it will be cool this time of year.
- Women: Long skirts, leggings, dresses, slacks, Jacket or sweaters
are suggested.
This time of year you would want to dress in layers. Some places
will be colder than others.
Make sure you have a good pair of walking shoes. If new, make
sure you walk in them for a couple of weeks to break them in.
On the plane you will want to wear loose-fitting clothes and
pack a pair of slippers to wear for the flight, as well as a light
weight jacket. Make sure your shoes are lace-up, as your feet
may swell a little.
HEALTH CARE
Some people find that taking themselves off caffeine and taking
compounds high in anti-oxidants to be helpful in combating jet
lag. You can also take Jet-stress or Cell Guard which are herbal
complexes designed to combat jet lag. Ginger can be helpful in
motion sickness. Melatonin helps to allow you to sleep on the
plane. These items can be found at most health food stores.
CURRENCY
Bring lots of $l.00 bills. You will be amazed at how much sells
for $1.00! (Like bottled water, which you will need on a daily
basis). American money is accepted almost everywhere, along with
Visa, MasterCard and American Express and many places take Travelers
Checks. You will even find shops that take American Checks.
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