Oak Lane Travel

11/05/2025

06/05/2025

If you will be traveling by air after today, you will need a Real ID (domestic) or a Passport (domestic or international) to FLY!

23/04/2025

Are you in Rome this week? Tours of the Vatican and St. Peter's Basilica will be affected due to the events following the death of Pope Francis.

𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐕𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐍 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐒 ➡️

Following the passing of Pope Francis, here’s what travelers should know about visiting the Vatican during the funeral and mourning period:

📍 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐬: 𝐒𝐚𝐭., 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟔
The official funeral will take place in St. Peter’s Square and is open to the public. Expect large crowds and high security.
Watch live via major news outlets or the Vatican’s official YouTube channel.

Following the funeral, the casket will be transferred to Santa Maria Maggiore, in accordance with the Pope’s burial wishes.

📍 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐕𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐮𝐦𝐬
Out of respect for the funeral, the Vatican Museums will be closed on Saturday, April 26. They will remain open on other days.

📍 𝐋𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟑–𝟐𝟓
From Wednesday, April 23 through Friday, April 25, the Pope’s body will lie in state in St. Peter’s Basilica. The public are welcome to pay their respects during the following hours:
-Wednesday: 11:00 AM – Midnight
-Thursday: 7:00 AM – Midnight
-Friday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

📍 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟑–𝟐𝟔
St. Peter’s Basilica will not be included in our tours from Tuesday, April 23 through Saturday, April 26.

If your tour is affected, you will receive direct communication from our team with options or modifications.

📍 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐞: 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟖
The Papal Conclave to elect a new Pope will begin on Monday, April 28 in the Sistine Chapel. As a result:

The Sistine Chapel will be closed to the public starting April 28 until the election concludes. Tours that typically end with direct access to St. Peter’s Basilica will instead feature a longer visit to the Vatican Museums.

📍 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐬 & 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐬 𝐮𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥.
However, expect larger crowds in Rome as mourners arrive to pay their respects.

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We’ll continue to share updates as soon as we receive them.

Thank you for your understanding during this critical time.

We join millions around the world in sending love to all who are grieving, and reflecting on the life and impact of Pope Francis. 🩵

- The Walks / Walks of Italy team


[PC: Catholic Church England and Wales]

16/04/2025

Just another reminder to get your Real Id asap if you plan on traveling by air after May 7. The real ID will be required for domestic flights. A passport, normally used for international flights, also acts as a Real ID for domestic flights. Make sure the name on your air ticket matches the form of ID you are using. That is either your Real ID or your Passport.

Are you REAL ID ready? Beginning May 7, 2025, U.S. travelers will need to present a REAL ID compliant license/ID for air travel within the United States. A U.S. passport meets this requirement. Passport processing times are 4-6 weeks – Apply now so you're ready for summer travel.

Find other REAL ID options at tsa.gov/real-id

Learn how to apply for or renew your passport at travel.state.gov/passport

21/03/2025

Have you gotten your Real Id yet? You can't fly without it starting this May! You can also use a valid passport for domestic flights. So Real ID or Passport to fly within the US. You must have a passport book to fly internationally.

Starting May 7, 2025, all air travelers aged 18 and older will be required to present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or identification card, a state-issued enhanced driver’s license, or another TSA-approved form of ID at airport security checkpoints for domestic flights.

For more information on the REAL ID program, visit dhs.gov/real-id

13/02/2025

This is something I always recommend for a cruise, a passport, even if it is not required for your itinerary. All cruises (foreign flagged ships, most are) departing from the US must go to a foreign country. If you have an emergency while in another country, you will need a passport book to fly home. Your real ID, passport card, or birth certificate won't get you home. Better safe than sorry!

11/02/2025

It’s really happening this time. Get your real id if you intend to fly anywhere this summer. Of course, if you have a passport, you’re good to go. Make sure the name on you airline ticket matches whichever one you use, the real id or passport.

⭐ The REAL ID 🪪 enforcement date is now less than 3 months away!

On May 7, 2025, U.S. travelers must be compliant to board domestic flights✈️ and access certain federal facilities ⚖️.

Use our interactive checklist 📝 to identify the documents you need to get .

🔗 https://expresslane.org/REALID

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