IS YOU PASSPORT VALID and READY TO TRAVEL?

Open your door to Travel and have a Passport that is ready to Travel to an International Destination.  Being Safe and Prepared by holding a valid passport for everyone in your family is something you can assure with a periodical look to make sure your Passports are Valid and Ready to Travel. 

There are people who have recently booked a Vacation, but their passport is going to expire.  Don't get caught in the cycle of planning your vacation, but not being prepared totally.

If you need to apply for a passport here is the perfect place to read all about the requirements - http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/get_4855.html

Planning an International Vacation requires your passport to be valid for a minimum of 6 months  past the return date of your vacation.  I advise my clients to make sure that their passport is valid for at least 9 months to give them a little lee-way.  All the expense that goes into planning and purchasing a Wonderful Vacation, shouldn't be met with an un expected denial to board. 

Recently the cruise lines have implemented requiring a Passport for certain cruise itineraries.  I try to make sure where the cruise is departing from and advise the clients that it is always a good idea to have a passport.  If you are visiting a foreign country but depart and return to the same US port you will not be required to have a passport.  WARNING NOTICE is if you are just traveling with a government issued ID you might have an emergency and have to depart from a foreign port.  This is where things can be a problem.  WISE to be prepared and just purchase your passport and make sure it is valid.  AN INFORMED TRAVELER IS A HAPPY TRAVELER. 

If you are looking for information on renewing your passport the best website is going right to the State Government Website   http://travel.state.gov/passport/renew/renew_833.html. 

Remember the  Adult Passports are valid for 10 years and Children Passports are valid for 5 years.  If you need to get a passport in a hurry the information is attached. 

Get Your Airline Tickets Soon for Summer Travel - Prices Are Constantly Rising

Going on Vacation this Summer?  Now is a great time to start looking for airline tickets.  It is noted that airlines are cutting back on routes and giving you, the traveler, fewer choices when trying to book the best fares.  Spring is only a few days away and a perfect time to check into the prices for future travel.

Noticing the fares are constantly rising, if you take a little time and do some research you can benefit from the constant changes in the Travel Market.  It doesn't cost anything to have a Travel Agent check their resources.  Travel Agents have recsources that they can check to help you get the best prices at the time you are ready to book.  We are able to keep competitive with the online companies by working with companies that only work with the Travel Industry. 

I tell people to do your online search, but let me try to meet or beat their Travel Package and many times I will be able to beat their best deals that they found.  Please remember to plan enough ahead that you have at least one month in advance for your purchase of airlines tickets.

When booking a tour or cruise, booking early can actually benefit your total cost.  Remember if you book a cruise, you are not locked into the higher price if the prices go down.  This is the advantage of not purchasing the cruise online and letting a Travel Agent work for you to get the best prices out there and make your Dream Vacation a Reality.  If you have any questions, please feel free to check out my website at http://www.travelatheart.com  or if would like travel tips check out my Business Page on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/travelagentjeannefelix.  Happy Travels and Make the Best Travel Purchases with Care.