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Before traveling abroad, read the U.S. Department of State travel alerts for your destination, and check the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate website for the latest security messages. 's handy traveler's checklist covers this and more important steps to take before you go:

Traveler's Checklist Safeguard Your Documents! Make two copies of all your travel documents in case of emergency. Leave one copy with a trusted friend or relative at home and carry the other separately from your original documents. To help prevent theft, do not carry your passport in your back pocket, and keep it ...

If possible, try to book your air travel for a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday to get the best deal on airfare. Check out this tip and more money-saving travel-planning advice in this article from The New York Times - Travel section:

11 Ways to Save Money When Booking Travel Booking flights, rental cars and hotels can add up quickly, but with a few simple tips you can save big when booking your next vacation. We asked a few travel experts how to travel luxuriously on the cheap.