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Forbes posted this information about travel insurance. Since the holidays are coming up, it may be useful to read what they have to offer in choosing an insurance plan. Use the link below.
Safe travels!
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Breast Cancer & Travel
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. What are the guidelines for someone who has had surgery if they want to travel? Below is a link and list of things you may want to consider and talk to your healthcare providers about before traveling for a holiday.
Learn more at this link:
https://breastcancernow.org/about-breast-cancer/life-after-treatment/travel-and-breast-cancer/#1-before-you-book-a-holiday
Find out how you can donate to help fight Breast Cancer.
1-800-227-2345
All the best in Wellness!
SEPTEMBER 11
Locked Luggage Guidelines
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Apparently, it is ok to lock your luggage, and it is advised if you’re traveling internationally.
Use the links below to find out more:
Additional points of view:
https://travelinglight.com/are-tsa-locks-safe/
Safe Travels!
End of Summer Tipping Advice
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It’s almost time to get back into the swing of things as we end our summer relaxation 🙂
How should you handle tips for the camp counselor(s), pool cleaner, babysitter?
https://emilypost.com/advice/end-of-summer-tipping-guide
All the best in travel & wellness!
Climate Change & Travel
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There is “nowhere to run or hide” from the impact Climate Change is having on our planet. Below are various links to information, which can give you ideas going forward for the safety and personal knowledge of things you should be aware of as you think about traveling.
Tips for how you can reduce your carbon footprint when traveling.
Safe travels!
What are Trusted Traveler Programs?
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What you should know about Trusted Traveler programs.
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/passport-help/after-getting-passport.html
Comparison pdf chart – click for details
Safe Travels!
Tipping Anyone ?
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Oftentimes I am at a loss when it comes to tipping. Below are some links, which may help you decide.
https://emilypost.com/advice/general-tipping-guide
https://www.tripsavvy.com/tipping-guide-policy-for-travelers-1860980
https://thepointsguy.com/guide/tipping-while-traveling/
https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2023/03/business/how-much-to-tip-guide/
Safe Travels 🙂
DS -11 Form – In Person Passport Appointment
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Applying for a Passport during the summer months has turned out to be a huge challenge. However, you may be able to expedite the process by using the DS-11 form to request an ‘in person’ appointment. Use the link below for the guidelines. The video explains everything is detail.
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport/apply-in-person.html
Safe travels!
What is a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA)?
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If your child is born abroad, what steps should you take in order to secure a Passport for them?
See details at the link below:
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/while-abroad/birth-abroad.html
What is a non-citizen national?
https://www.fema.gov/node/how-does-fema-define-non-citizen-national-and-qualified-non-citizen
What is MyTravelGov? How can you use it to apply for CRBA?
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/about-us/mytravelgov.html
How do you create an account?
Source: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/about-us/mytravelgov.html
Safe travels!
TRAVELMARE! 