Suggestions on How to Stretch Your Travel Dollar While Abroad

Here are a few tips for helping you strtch your travel dollar from the Seattle Times.

TSA Implements SPOT Program for Detecting Unusual Behavior

TSA agents are being trained to monitor the behavior of the traveling public.  Unuaual behavior may trigger a closer look by security screeners.  The new program is called SPOT (Screening Passengers by Observation Techniques).  For more details read the article at http://www.star-telegram.com/national_news/story/564545.html

Department of Homeland Security and the State Department Publish the Final Travel Documents Rule

If you are planning a trip abroad then you need to read this article from the FCW.COM (Federal Computer Week)  about the travel documents that you will need when you return to the US.

Airlines Lighten the Load to Save Fuel

With the rapid rise in fuel costs (having doubled in 2007) most airlines are looking for ways to remove dead weight from their planes. Many airlines now have a surcharge on the second piece of chucked baggage, have reduced the size of the snack/meal and have removed some of the extras from the cabin.  Get the whole story at Chicagotribune.com.

Will You Need Vaccinations Before You Travel Abroad?

This CDC (Center for Disease Control) website lists recommended vaccinations by country and has relative information on how to stay healthy while traveling abroad.

FAA Guidelines For Traveling With Children

When flying with children here is what the FAA wants you to know about airport security and safety aboard the airplane. This FAA website tells you what to expect and what you need to do. Also on this site are links to

• Flying safe
• Flying with pets
• International travel
• Passengers with disabilities
• Preparing to fly
• Report travel problems, concerns and complaints

Be Aware Of What Is In The Contract’s Fine Print When You Travel

When you purchase an airline ticket, book a cruise, rent a hotel room or rent a car, you enter into a contract with that company.  The contracts main purpose is to limit their liability and you should be aware of what they are not responsible for. Here is an interesting article on the subject from CNN.COM.

The Associated Press Offers Tips On ‘How To Stay Safe In China’

Anyone planning to travel to China should read this article by the Associated Press

Granite Peak’s Guidebook/Website are a Useful Tool when Visisting Yellowstone

Granite Peak Publications’ Yellowstone Treasures and accompanying website will enhance your trip to Yellowstone Park.

An Alternative to the Fast Paced Tour is ‘Slow Travel’

Slow Travel involves staying in one locale for at least a week instead of visiting many different tour guided spots. You stay in a vacation rental (eg. apartment, villa, house) rather than a hotel.

For more information visit Slow Travel