Margaret Nichols at Largay Travel

04/25/2026

Wondering where to apply for your U.S. passport? Here are the basics:

First-time adult applicants (age 16+): In person at one of the 7,500 passport acceptance facilities using the DS-11 form. Find locations at iafdb.travel.state.gov

Child under age 16: In person at one of the 7,500 passport acceptance facilities with both parents or guardians present (or with a signed consent form). Passport valid for 5 years.

Ages 16-17: In person at one of the 7,500 passport acceptance facilities. Must show that one parent or legal guardian is aware you are applying. Passport valid for 10 years.

Urgent travel within two weeks: In person at one of 27 passport agencies. By appointment only. Must show proof of travel. If you already have a pending application, call 1-877-487-2778.

Adult renewal: By mail or online (IF you meet the requirements). For both mail and online: last passport was issued when you were 16 or older, it is undamaged, has not been reported lost/stolen, and was issued within the last 15 years. For online: Last passport must be expiring within one year or expired less than 5 years ago, not requesting a name change or expedited service.

Find more information at the official source for all things passport, www.travel.state.gov

04/25/2026

San Sebastián, Spain is for everybody!! If it’s not on your bucket list, you should add it!! 🌎

04/22/2026

Northern Spain- an amazing part of Spain- food, fun, cider, wine, fishing, mountains, the ocean and the Camino del Santiago. It should be on everyone’s bucket list.

03/30/2026

Americans in the Middle East who need consular assistance can call the 24/7 State Department task force at +1-202-501-4444.

03/30/2026

If you have an upcoming trip abroad, here are some tips on where NOT to put your passport based on our experience issuing tens of thousands of emergency passports:

❌The seatback pocket of the airplane

❌The glove compartment of your rental car

❌Sitting out on a restaurant table

❌In a bag hanging on the back of a chair.

If something does happen, our consular teams are there to help. Learn more at travel.state.gov/helpabroad.

03/09/2026

I am excited to share that I am traveling to Amsterdam tomorrow to attend the ASTA River Cruise Expo.
I will be joining 30 other Largay Travel Luxury Travel Advisors to explore more than 15 ships. We will have the opportunity to tour the vessels, sample the dining options, and experience the onboard entertainment. This firsthand experience is the best way for me to help match you with the perfect river boat for your next trip.

03/04/2026

Great news regarding Egypt!

02/17/2026

Our national identity is truly linked to the land we live on, from the rugged granite peaks of the Black Hills to the quiet, rolling countryside of Virginia. Traveling through the United States is about more than just a change of scenery; it's a journey through the landscapes and stories that shaped the American spirit.

Whether it’s walking through the private estates of the founders in the Virginia Piedmont or witnessing the scale of history at Mount Rushmore, these destinations offer a visceral connection to the past. There is a specific kind of freedom in the American road trip—moving from the thermal marvels of Yellowstone to the mist-covered forests of the Smokies, or exploring the scorched beauty of the North Dakota Badlands where the frontier spirit is still very much alive.

As we look toward the year ahead, there is a profound beauty in rediscovering our own backyard. Learn more in our latest edition of the Insider's Club.

https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-insiders-club-7180564749397438464/

02/05/2026

01/28/2026