When is the best time to go on that trip you’re dreaming about? If you’re lucky, you can plan the time of year you travel and schedule your holiday ahead of time. Some people can’t get away when the company has deadlines.
You may have to plan your time around when the kids are out [...]
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If you’re a frequent flyer, you don’t need us to tell you about security and the TSA Self Selecting Lanes. You’ve probably already used one of those "Black Diamond Lanes" designed to get you through the TSA check point faster. According to the TSA, those lanes are working.
If you’re wondering what we’re talking about, [...]
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It may seem obvious, but when you’re traveling, you want to get there on time. So why do we need to discuss this? Because so many people don’t! When you’re planing your flights for your trip, there are several things to keep in mind so this doesn’t happen to you.
The tendency is to book [...]
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Definitely plan to take credit cards with you when you travel. Even when you travel abroad.
It’s a good idea to let your card company or bank know when and where you’ll be traveling. Identity theft is such a problem these days, that if your card company sees unusual spending patterns they may grow suspicious. [...]
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Passports for children? Yes, minors who are traveling into or out of the United States with or without their parents need a passport. This applies for children of all ages including newborns and infants. Each child MUST have their own passport.
If you are a foreign national planning to visit the United States check with [...]
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You’re going abroad, and you’ll be changing money. What is the best way to do that? The short answer is to use the ATM. REALLY! Almost anywhere in the world now, you’ll find ATMs. Almost.
Try to check ahead before you go to know whether to take cash, traveler’s checks, ATM or credit cards. Traveler’s [...]
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A delayed flight can be a problem. The airlines get bad publicity because so many flights do not depart and arrive on time. In the U.S., the Department of Transportation keeps statistics and publishes them regularly. In Europe, there are strict new rules for compensation. This is making the problem better.
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Choosing your destination…. that’s the very first step in trip planning. It’s obvious, and it may seem simple, but let’s take a look at the things you need to think about as you do your trip planning and make your decision.
Some of these things will be running in the background of your head when [...]
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Who needs a passport? The short answer is if you’re going to travel internationally, you do. But of course, nothing is ever quite that simple.
We’ve covered that it’s a travel document issued by your home country that allows you to leave and return. Citizens of all countries need one to travel out of their [...]
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What is a passport? Bear with me as I start at the beginning of planning for an international trip. If you’re a citizen of the world where they are commonplace, you’ll be wondering "Who doesn’t know THAT?" Well, many Americans for one thing.
The United States is a large, diverse country. People can and do [...]
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