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Do you often travel internationally?  If so, you may want to consider enrolling in the Global Entry program through the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency.  Once approved, you can go through customs using an automated kiosk, which is located at select airports.  For more information, contact www.globalentry.gov.

Enjoy smoother holiday travel by allowing ample time for check in and security at airports due to the increased amount of travelers and possible weather delays.  You will be able to go through airport security quicker if you plan ahead what to wear and how to organize your carry-on baggage.  Wear easy to remove coats and shoes or boots (slip-on is best), and fill your coat pockets with items like your cell phone, coins, keys or other metal objects - items that will have to go through the screener.  Holiday gifts need to be left unwrapped, regardless if they are in your carry-on or checked bag.  Try to travel during off-peak times, if possible.

Wintertime (excluding the holiday season) in the US is considered “off season” for travel to many international destinations.  This can be an excellent time to take advantage of lower costs in travel-especially airfare to many areas of the world, but also for hotels, cruises, and tours.  Let us know if you have a destination in mind and we can check what “off season” pricing is available to make your trip a reality!

Thinking of going on a cruise or already have one scheduled?  There are ways to enhance your vacation before, during and after your cruise.  For example, you may want to  consider customizing some of your shore excursions instead of choosing only from what the ship offers.  There are a number of supplier sources that specialize in shore excursions for cruise passengers.  These can be a very unique local experience and often more economical.  Why not extend your vacation a few days to visit surrounding areas of the departure or landing point since you are already investing the time and money to travel there?  Call us today – we will be happy to discuss ideas!