Holiday help!

There's some really good advice in the following article which covers all the questions you are asking:

http://www.diabetes.co.uk/travel.html

I'm also very newly diagnosed type 1 and travel very frequently.... I have done lots of readings and got a list ready but is there any random hints from people with experience?

There are a few threads about this exact subject. Do a quick search on the forums.
As a quick bullet point of my own experiences:

• Take twice as much insulin and supplies as you expect you will need (this includes a spare meter. I had one die on a business trip once)
• Do plenty of testing (more than usual) since your sugars will be different due to different food and activities
• If you are not sure about keeping supplies cool take a look at Frio wallets.
• Take a good supply of hypo supplies (I like Lucozade tablets)
• Take a repeat prescription with you
• If you have a DSN take their on call numbers
• If going somewhere that they don't speak much English try and print yourself out a little card in the local language that says you are diabetic (google and microsoft translator services to a reasonable job)
• If going someplace hot take special care to keep hydrated
• And the MOST important thing: Relax, enjoy and have fun. BG running a little high while away is going to be ok as long as it is only a little and not very long.

I went to America a few months after being diagnosed and I was so concerned.... You need a letter from you GP saying you are diabetic and a prescription. I took two lots of supplies, one in my hand luggage and my friend had the other. On the flight it was put in the fridge (I know that I didn't need to do that now). Insulin is safe to use within 30 days of refrigeration unless it appears cloudy. I had a great time and everyone thought I was amazing coping so well. It's true, I am amazing, we all are xx

+1 for taking twice as much medication as normal and split evenly between hand luggage. A letter from Doctor would be good, I've never been asked for it at airports before but a good to have. Different climate, food and activities makes keeping a good steady BG difficult so don't get wound up about it - it is a holiday after all!

Have a good holiday!