Smart. You should have one for your grandkids too plus one that authorizes you to take them out of the country.

 

I had one for both kids on the SC trip...actually I'll type something up for the grandson and his cousin that covers taking the little darlings into Canada as well as medical authorization.

 

 

Heading south to Florida for the month on Feb 1st. Not our favorite spot for winter getaway, but we need to visit friends/ family who have bought places on the Gulf coast

First stop will be the Raleigh/ Durham area for 3 nites with cousin & childhood friend; then on to 2 nites in St. Augustine with high school friends who moved from Happy Valley PA. After a one-nite stop with Kathy's nursing school roommate in Ocala, we'll arrive in Fort Myers Beach for about 5 days. After a $$$ one-nite stop in a cute beachfront cottage on Sanibel Island, we'll hunker down with my sister-in-law near Tampa. The trip northward at the end of Feb is not yet written, but will include some stops in GA and SC.

 

Lainey, not to but this is what I found on the Norwegian Cruise Line site:

Traveling with Minors Unaccompanied by Parent or Legal Guardian*:

The following documents must be supplied at the pier during check-in:

Minors or the same parent(s)/legal guardian(s) may be listed on the same form

Adoptive parents, legal guardians or persons separated or divorced are advised to keep legal and other relevant documents available in order to clarify custody rights.

1. Download and Complete the Parental Consent Release form (PDF)
2. Copy of both parents/legal guardians Driver’s License or other Government Issued ID

*If travelling to Canada, you’ll the following document in addition to items #1 and 2 (Alaska, Pacific Coastal, and Canada/New England Itineraries):

Canadian entry requirements stipulate that a child under the age of 18 traveling alone, or with person(s) other than both parents, should be in possession of a letter (preferably notarized) from the parents or legal guardian containing:

• Authorization for the child to travel with another person and to be outside the country;
• The name and a 24-hour contact telephone number of the parents or guardian;
• The destination and length of stay in Canada

 

Thanks so much, Gene! It's good to be prepared

 

Will do

 

I’ve registered for a Rick Steves' thirteen day tour of Southern Italy beginning in late May and ending in early June. I really wanted a Nile cruise, a Peruvian adventure -or- Southern England into Scotland tour, but my better half and I had different likes and tastes…so Italy is our compromise. I’m certain that I’ll enjoy it!

 

I'd be interested to hear your review of his tour when you get back.

 

Will do, Gene. If anything like Rick Steves' Northern Italy Tour it will be fantastic!