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Great news for passport renewals!

Americans Can Now Renew Their Passports Online Americans for the first time are now able to renew their passport online, according to an announcement made on Wednesday by the U.S. Department of State. | The U.S. Department of State announced that Americans for the first time are now able to renew their passport online. Learn more here.

Need or want more legroom on a flight? Here are the airlines with the best legroom between seats:

These Are the Airlines That Have the Best Legroom — Daily Passport The thought of settling in for a long flight is much easier knowing you have a little extra room to stretch out, especially if you're tall. Here are five airlines that offer the most legroom.

Great info on the new Airline Rules for delays & cancellations:

Airlines Now Have to Refund You for Flight Delays — Here's What's Changing — Daily Passport Getting your money back from the airline after a flight disruption is all too frequently a headache. Fortunately, that's all set to change thanks to new rules announced by the Department of Transportation regarding delayed or canceled flights, delayed bags, and other flight disruptions. Here’s a r...

This article has some good advise. I learned a few new things!

10 Rules You Can't Break as a Tourist These rules can get you into serious trouble — not just with glaring locals — but also with the law. Here are 10 rules you should never break as a tourist.

Baggage fees are going up! Will try my best to fly with carry-ons only, even to Europe!

Airlines Are Increasing Baggage Fees — Here's How To Avoid Them — Daily Passport Checking a bag on your next flight? Despite their unpopularity, baggage fees likely aren’t going anywhere soon. 2024 has already seen increases in bag fees across the board — with one airline even going so far as to introduce a dynamic pricing model. Find out how much you can expect to pay for c...

I love to explore small towns as the folks in these towns are hard-working, building their business from the ground up. I love to support them. Here are some small towns I added to my long list!

The Cutest Main Streets Across America From the home of a Civil War hero, to a town with a literal salmon stream carving through it, take a stroll down the cutest main streets across America.

Finally, the public will get refunds for delays. See the link for all the details.

Biden administration finalizes rule establishing airline refund requirements Domestic flights delayed by more than three hours will trigger a refund requirement and international flights delayed by more than six hours will do the same.

Many clients ask me these questions. Here is an article that will answer most of them. I was sanitizing my sitting area way before the pandemic realizing that the crew does not have the time to "detail" the inside of the plane.

The Dirtiest and Cleanest Parts of an Airplane — Daily Passport In the short time between flights, cabin cleaning crews move quickly to keep things tidy onboard airplanes. But do tight schedules actually leave time for a proper cleaning? From sanitization procedures to air filtration and the truth about the places in the cabin we come into contact with the most,...

The airline fares are now confusing: Basic (more restricted), Economy, Economy Plus (more leg room) and Business/First classes. Where does one start?. This article will help clarify most of it. Because each airline, and the various airplane equipment used, it is still best to check with each airline on their restrictions. There is no "one size fits all."

What’s Actually the Difference Between Basic, Regular, and Premium Economy? — Daily Passport Even frequent fliers may not fully understand all the terminology used when it comes to airplane seating. The branding can become especially overwhelming for economy class, where there are often many different varieties of seating to choose from, each with its own perks and restrictions. Here are th...

Trying to pack light? Need to figure out which bag to buy? Here are some ideas of carry-on luggage to fit all types of travelers:

The Best Suitcase for Every Type of Traveler Which type of traveler are you? We've got the bag that’s just right for your travels.

Did you know?......Enjoy these fun-filled facts.

Wishing everyone a Happy, Healthy New Year!

16 Surprising Facts About the World's Most Iconic Landmarks — Daily Passport The most famous landmarks around the world endure thanks to wild, surprising backstories. Do you know these fascinating facts about Earth's most iconic spots?

Some great places to visit......If interested, call 845-357-1600!

5 European Tourist Traps to Avoid - And Where to Go Instead Here are five European tourist traps you should avoid plus suggestions of exciting places to go instead. Happy exploring!

As we are traveling more and more by air lately, here are some travel tips from TSA (some I did not know!). Safe travels!!!

8 TSA Rules You Should Know No one likes being held up in airport security because someone forgot to take off their shoes. Here are 8 TSA rules you should know.

I just sailed on Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas from Miami with family & friends. It’s been awhile since I was on a mega ship. They offer so much to choose from. The food was great (including their specialty restaurant, Chops, which was outstanding, both food & service), the staff was superb, and the entertainment was amazing (ice skating shows, Broadway plays, comedy clubs, karaoke, and parties on the promenade deck), especially the aquatic show. Call me for your own adventure on one of RCCL’s mega ships. 845-357-1600

My heart is breaking for those who live and work in the town of Lahaina, Maui. If any of you had visited that cute fishing town, it was a must-see with the 150 year-old historical Banyon tree. So hard to see the pictures of the decimated town. I am posting a picture of what it looked like. Let's keep all those affected by this in our prayers.

All aboard! On my bucket list is a cross country trip on a train. Check these out for some scenic routes.....

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/the-most-scenic-train-trips-in-the-u-s/XvHyVpKgiwAG5az5?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=1874184828

Passport Information - Delays!
You may have heard that the U.S. State Department is experiencing an unprecedented surge of passport applications and renewals this travel season, resulting in major processing delays. Currently, it’s taking 10–13 weeks for routine passport renewals and applications (and 7–9 weeks for expedited service) – and that doesn’t include up to four weeks of mailing time.
If you are traveling internationally soon, take the following actions now to ensure passport delays don’t derail your vacation plans:
• Check the expiration date of your passport before you confirm your travel plans. For international travel, it is strongly recommended that your passport be valid for at least six months after your return date.

• Note that if your passport is expired, you can still renew it up to five years after the expiration date.

• Budget a minimum of 17 weeks total (about four months) for your routine passport renewal or application to be completed. Expedited service costs an additional $60 and processing times are currently 7–9 weeks; plan for at least 13 weeks (about three months) for expedited passports.

• Check the U.S. State Department website for the most up-to-date information on passport renewal and application, including current processing times.

TSA or Global Entry? This article will help you make a choice...

Everything To Know About TSA PreCheck & Global Entry Most people agree that the smoother airline travel can be, the better. After all, who wants to wait for an hour in the security line, only to spend even more time on the plane to your next destination? The same goes for the lengthy customs line, which can be a particularly exhausting chore after a l...