Here are a few tips for helping you strtch your travel dollar from the Seattle Times.
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Suggestions on How to Stretch Your Travel Dollar While Abroad
Posted in Travel Tips on April 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Will You Need Vaccinations Before You Travel Abroad?
Posted in Travel Tips on March 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
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
Posted in Travel Tips on March 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
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
An Alternative to the Fast Paced Tour is ‘Slow Travel’
Posted in Travel Tips on March 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
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
Lithium Batteries No Longer Alowed in Checked Baggage
Posted in Travel Tips on March 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Since January 1, 2008 you may no longer carry litium batteries in your checked baggage. But they are allowed in your carry on luggage…
To get the whole story read the article from SAFETRAVEL.DOT.GOV
The TSA Initiates Program To Expedite Travelers Through Security Checks
Posted in Travel Tips on February 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The Transportation Security Administration and private industry developed the Registered Traveler (RT) program to provide Expedited Security Screening for passengers who volunteer to undergo a TSA-conducted security threat assessment (STA) in order to confirm that they do not pose or are not suspected of posing a threat to transportation or national security. The benefits to [...]
SimpliFLY Your Carry-ons at the Airport
Posted in Travel Tips on February 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The TSA(Transportation Security Administration)/US Department of Homeland Security would like to help you get through security checkpoints quickly and have a safe flight. The idea is to pack and dress smart to FLY through Airport Screening. Pack simply to FLY through Security.
How to obtain a Visa
Posted in Travel Tips on February 10, 2008 | 1 Comment »
If you are traveling to a foriegn country you may need to obtain a Visa from that country. To obtain information about obtaining that visa go to US Department of State.
How to get a Passport
Posted in Travel Tips on February 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
If you will be traveling outside the US in the near future you must have a valid Passport. Even short day trips into Canada or Mexico now require you to have a passport. The normal time to obtain a passport is between 4-6 weeks. This proccessing time can be cut to as short as 2 weeks. For all [...]
What am I allowed to bring onboard an airplane?
Posted in Travel Tips on February 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Since 911 the rules for what you are allowed to carry on-board an airplane have changed. Actually these restrictions continue to change. Wouldn’t it be nice to know what the current restrictions are? Knowing this could prevent serious problems at the airport security gate. Here is a link to the US Government source for accurate and up to [...]
