Travel Professionals International

02/01/2026

NEW travel perk: TSA PreCheck Touchless ID is now available at 33 airports and 77 checkpoints with 5 airlines participating. It will be expanding to 32 more airports by Spring 2026.

If you have TSA PreCheck and a valid passport, look at opting in here: https://www.tsa.gov/touchless-id

12/08/2025

Transportation Security Administration - TSA recently announced that starting February 1, 2026, air travelers without a REAL ID or other acceptable form of ID will be charged a $45 fee to use an alternative identity verification system (TSA Confirm.ID) to establish identity at security checkpoints. If you don’t have a REAL ID, remember that a passport card or passport book are both accepted REAL ID alternatives for domestic travel and can help you avoid this fee. Just remember that the $30 passport card is not sufficient for international air travel- you'll need a passport book for that. Learn more at travel.state.gov/passportcard.

10/30/2025

The power of community can light the way forward. Hurricane Melissa, the strongest storm ever to make landfall in Jamaica, has left a profound impact on our communities, many of which are now in immediate need of assistance.

The Sandals Foundation has launched a special Relief Mission, responding quickly to offer support to those in need while partnering with local authorities and emergency agencies to lay the groundwork for recovery.

Now, more than ever, we need your help.

Donations make a true difference, helping families rebuild their lives, restore hope, and strengthen Jamaican communities – with one hundred percent (100%) of every dollar donated going directly toward bringing relief and recovery to those affected.
Please know that no donation is too small. Every contribution counts and helps make a difference. Here’s how you can donate:

Go to sandalsfoundation.org/donation
From the drop-down menu, select Relief Mission

Together, we can rebuild hope and stay Caribbean Strong.

10/27/2025

I thought I would share this from a traveler that is at Beaches Negril in Jamaica. Not how you want to spend your vacation but sounds like Beaches is making the best of it.

Honestly, I can’t imagine a resort handling the current situation any better than Beaches Negril. There are 5 restaurants open for dinner tonight plus Yo-Yos and Cafe de Paris. For the last 2 nights we have had room drops of fresh fruit, pastries, and chips to make sure that we have extra things to munch on. They are delivering extra towels, amenities, and soda/juice/water to try to get us as stocked as they can before things get rough. Communication is excellent and the staff is as accommodating as you can possibly imagine. Constantly making sure you are happy and have everything you need. The entertainment staff is setting up more games and crafts to keep the kids happy and entertained and to relieve any stress on their parents that they can. They are providing popsicles, fruit kabobs, fruit cups, etc for fun snacks also! Baby items are being brought in and dietary restrictions are still being paid attention to. They are moving people’s rooms if they are uncomfortable with their current location and a member of management is staying on each room block so that we have easy access to someone at all times. There are 200 guests here and 100 employees that will be weathering the storm together. It’s been amazing to see how the staff is preparing for the storm and fortifying the resort against the coming wind and rain while trying to keep as much available to the guests as they possibly can. I’ve always loved this resort, but my confidence in them and their care for their guests has multiplied and grown even more during this stay.

09/23/2025

Give us a call if you are ready to plan. 850-678-6688

09/04/2025

One of my favorite resorts. Let me know if you are ready for a vacation.

08/27/2025

If you have a passport check your expiration date. Most countries require it to be good for 6 months past your travel date.

With the summer travel season winding down, NOW is a great time to apply for or renew your passport:
💫Processing times are even lower
💫 A U.S. passport can be used to meet the Real ID requirement for domestic air travel
💫 Renewing has never been easier with online passport renewal. See if you qualify at travel.state.gov/renewonline

08/13/2025

We’ve revamped our international travel information to make it easier for Americans to research their destination and be prepared before going abroad. Visit travel.state.gov/destination to see the new design and plan your next trip with confidence!

08/05/2025

A few more pictures from Sandals Curacao. So relaxing and enjoyable to ride bikes across the property and floating in in the pancake floats in the calm protected water. Eating pizza as a mid afternoon snack with a fruity, frozen drink. And it is all included.

Dreaming of your own getaway like this? Don’t wait!

📅 Book your Sandals or Beaches vacation by Tuesday with me to unlock exclusive perks like a FREE private catamaran cruise + $250 spa credit—just for my clients!

Send me a message and ask me anything about this, or any other Sandals resort.

08/02/2025

The Island of Curacao is beautiful. The water, the breeze, murals and colorful buildings. Haven’t seen anything I didn’t like.

08/02/2025

Two tiers. Infinite fun. Enjoy panoramic views of the ocean as it blends in with the edges of our Dos Awa pool! Are you ready to take a swim?

08/01/2025

Great news, area travelers! A permanent TSA PreCheck enrollment center has officially opened in the region—making expedited screening easier than ever for Okaloosa County and beyond. No more waiting for pop‑up events or traveling out-of-town—now you can enroll locally by scheduling an appointment at the Office Depot site, located in Sun Plaza, 419A Mary Esther Cut Off NW in Fort Walton Beach. Use this link to start the process: https://tsaprecheckbytelos.tsa.dhs.gov/