Travel Tips and Passport Information

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. airlines will carry close to 209 million global passengers during the height of summer travel (June through August, 2013). Included in that estimate are 27 million international travelers.

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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.

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Travel 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

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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Passport Name Change After Honeymoon?

If you are about to go on your honeymoon and are traveling internationally, when should you change the name on your passport?  Here are a few options:

For those flying, your tickets need to match your passport.

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Passport Day Canceled? We Can Help!

Sequestration Cancels Passport Day

Saturday, March 9th, was supposed to be the 5th annual “Passport Day in the USA,”…but this year, it will have to be put on hold as automatic budget cuts loom.

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