We always take 3-4 sturdy styrofoam coolers packed with great on-board pre-made apps/meals/foods that are easy to serve and difficult to find. I label the tops with our info and the destination info and "Perishable provisions". TSA always opens but reseals them well. Customs has never bothered with them. You can declare a value - did it the first time when we flew in, but via the ferry it's all you can do just to make your way through the madhouse. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" />