TSW Travel Concierge

09/19/2024

Destination: Mexico
Did you know that a policy that was established quite a while ago is now being enforced at some Mexico destinations. Travelers are finding themselves paying for taxes on their own property. Customs agents in Mexico can confiscate these items if you are not willing to pay the taxation.
Allowed Items:
1 laptop or similar portable computing device (e.g., iPad)
Limited Items:
Up to 3 cell phones
1 GPS
2 cameras
1 pair of binoculars
4 fishing poles

Exceeding these limits may result in customs duties starting at 19% of the item's estimated value, with some cases reporting fees as high as 200%. To avoid these potential charges, please advise your clients traveling to Mexico to adhere to these guidelines.
This information was supplied to us by ALG vacations... a great partner!
Let us know if you are ready to go to Mexico, we are ready to help!

08/27/2021

Love this type of traffic jam! Custer State Park.

12/09/2020

Isn't this exciting for 2021! Hawaiian Air will be flying non-stop from Austin to Honolulu on Sundays and Thursdays starting April 21, 2021.

Did you know?
Hawaii is home to one of the world's largest active volcanoes, Mauna Loa, rising gradually to more than 4 km (2.5 mi) above sea level.

About one-third of the world's commercial supply of pineapples comes from Hawaii.

Black, green, and red beaches in Hawaii, oh my!

11/24/2020

One of the few positives this year in travel!

11/16/2020

Travel serendipity, right place right time! My last one was a year ago in Portland celebrating a sister's 50th birthday. What an unexpected delight when the Kimpton Monaco Hotel Portland had therapy lama and alpaca for their guest to take pictures with. They brought smiles and laughter to everyone.
What is yours?

08/31/2020

Did you hear the great news? United Airlines is eliminating changes fees on most fares!!!

05/21/2020

This is a great resource from IATA, International Airline Travel Assoc., for country by country travel restrictions. It is updated on a regular basis. https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/international-travel-document-news/1580226297.htm

Can't wait until we can travel again!

03/28/2020

03/24/2020

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