Mobile phones
Check with your mobile phone company to see what is available on your contract before you head out. Look into costs to purchase a SIM card prior to coming to the United States. You can also purchase a pay-as-you-go phone in the United States. Due to some remote locations for resorts, anticipate that internet and cell phone service may be slow and potentially there will be no cell phone service.
Money
We recommend having $200 in cash and a credit card with you when coming to the United States. It may be that you have to get a bus or train to the resort or your debit card doesn’t work immediately when you arrive.
Your personal bank
Once you know your departure date, notify your bank of your travel plans. If you do not, and attempt to use your bank card, your bank may presume fraud and potentially freeze your account. One quick phone call will make sure you’re covered. Do the same for a major credit card.
Social media
The resorts that we partner with may have quite a few rules surrounding social media due to their reputation and privacy of high-profile guests that stay with them. Make sure you have reviewed your resort's social media policies, and know what’s expected of you when online.
Going private
We recommend making your social media accounts private. Status updates, pictures and even the different pages you’ve liked can all be seen by others. Resorts have dropped future staff members before they’ve even arrived in the USA based on what has been found on their social media accounts. Be wary about how you portray yourself on any of your social media accounts.