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04/20/2016

Thank you to all those who go out and help our community!

04/01/2016

Are you pulling any pranks today? Share them below!

03/31/2016

Driving becomes such a routine thing we often can neglect to remember how important it truly is. Flip through these 10 Safe Driving tips for a quick refresher: http://ow.ly/109cf4

We've been taught how to drive safely, but the number of automobile accidents and fatalities remains high. Let's get back to basics and review...

03/11/2016

Do you have big plans this weekend? Post in the comments!

02/29/2016

Now that the work day is almost over, how will you spend your extra time this year?

02/26/2016

Wondering what we can do for you? Sure you could book a vacation on your own, but why create stress when we can help get you organized, relaxed, and help you save money! http://www.express-travel.com/services

02/25/2016

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What you need to know if you’re on a trip or planning one soon, including low-cost flights to Paris on Norwegian Air and an app for passport renewals.

02/24/2016

The best way to celebrate Independence Day is in like a local in Washington, D.C.

02/24/2016

TAKE 50% OFF REQUIRED DISNEY CRUISE LINE DEPOSIT
Now thru March 27,2016 you can take half off the required deposit when you book a Disney cruise of 7-nights or longer for departures between August and December 2016.

With sailings from a variety of ports, there are so many convenient options for you to choose from – from a tropical 7-night Disney cruise to the Caribbean or Bahamas to exciting itineraries in Europe, Alaska and beyond.

02/24/2016

It can be tricky to know the difference between passport books, passport cards and other types of identification and when each type of ID is needed when traveling. And with new laws requiring IDs to be REAL ID-compliant combined with rumors of a "passport crisis," it can all get very confusing. Here's what you need to know .
First, REAL ID-compliance is a standard approved by Congress in 2015 to make the issuing and use of driver’s licenses and other state-issued ID cards more secure and less prone to fraud. It’s a state-level issue that affects travelers flying domestically, and the first big deadline for states to meet is January 22, 2018.
The looming passport crisis is not as scary as it sounds, but it could affect international travelers in a big way. The crisis refers to an influx of passport renewals expected to happen in 2017 that will slow down processing times. The U.S. State Department is currently recommending travelers with soon-to-be-expired passports to renew as soon as possible in order to avoid any delays.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO APPLY FOR OR RENEW A PASSPORT?
The routine processing time for new passports or renewals is estimated at 4 to 6 weeks, but can be expedited to 3 weeks for an additional fee. The processing time may also vary based on demand. Peak season, which can slow down processing times, is from January to August. Off-peak season is from September to December. If your clients can wait until off-peak season to apply for or renew a passport, recommend that they do so.

HOW MUCH DOES A PASSPORT COST?
The cost of a new passport for an adult is $135. The cost of a renewal of an adult passport is $110. A passport for a minor (anyone under the age of 16) costs $105. This page has helpful information on all the fees associated with passports.
Passport cards, which are different than a passport, are less expensive but can only be used for international trips by land and sea – they are not valid for international air travel. To learn more about passport cards, visit the Department of State’s passport card page.

02/24/2016

What kind of pictures will you take this year?
http://www.youramazingplaces.com/the-100-most-beautiful-and-breathtaking-places-in-the-world-in-pictures-part-2/

The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page. – St. Augustine This saying says it all. So how do you want to get the story? By its cover? By the first page? Or lets read it whole? Beachy Head – England Image Source: Beachy Head England Mount Ararat eruption,…

02/24/2016

“All of the resort areas are Zika-free … the Zika problem is not throughout the country,” said Rodolfo Lopez Negrete, CEO of Mexico’s Tourism Board

The Mexico Tourism Board in a statement this week urged travelers that there is “no need to cancel vacation plans to Mexico’s top hot spots.” The agency quoted Pablo Kuri Morales, Mexico'a Undersecretary for Prevention and Health Promotion, who said that “the reality is Zika virus does not pose a massive risk to health in Mexico.”

The Mexico Tourism Board has said it would update the map if and when additional Zika cases are reported in Mexico.

“Our Mexico tourism partners continue to demonstrate their strength in addressing travelers concerns,” Jack Richards, president and CEO of Pleasant Holidays, said in a statement about Mexico’s response to the Zika virus outbreak. “It’s very clear they are committed to being very proactive to reduce the risk of Zika, especially in the primary beach destinations of Huatulco, Mazatlan, Vallarta-Nayarit, Ixtapa, Cancun, Riviera Maya and Los Cabos."