Summer is the time when most U.S. citizens choose to travel abroad especially for family vacations and for students participating in international study programs. Unfortunately, with the increase in summer travel there is also an increase in home burglaries and scams. According to the FBI, burglary rates overall increase around 10 percent in the summer months of July and August. Furthermore, many cyber thieves troll social networks for personal information that can be used in online fraud scams.
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Travel Alert: Measles Outbreak in Pakistan May Lead to International Travel Ban
An uncontrolled measles outbreak is taking its toll on Pakistan. A report released last month stated that less than four months into the new year, there have already been 25,401 reported cases of measles in Pakistan, and 146 children have already died as a result of this disease.
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2013 Record International Travel Predicted
International travel will hit record highs this year, at least that’s the prediction from Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organization for leading U.S. airlines.
In its annual forecast, A4A predicts that this year U.S.
Read ArticleAre Expedited Passport Services Worth the Money?
Traveling in a hurry? There are several ways to get an expedited passport.
According to State Department spokesman Peter Velasco, the Department of State has 26 passport agencies across the nation that can assist U.S.
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Planning Your Summer Travel
Summer travel season is almost here. Even with our current economic challenges, vacation getaways still rank at the top of our “most wanted” list. But with less discretionary income for vacation travel, most people are looking for ways to cut costs.
Read ArticleTravel Insurance: Yes or No?
People have a lot of questions about travel insurance. What is it? What does it cover? Is it worth the price? Where do I get it? So here are some simple answers to help you make a more informed decision.
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International Air Travel with Your Pets
More than ever before, our pets are considered part of our family. Since a recent survey from AAA and Best Western International shows 51 percent of Americans take their pets along when they travel, here is some helpful information about traveling internationally with pets.
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