Have you ever thought about what kind of tips that you need to be aware of when getting ready to travel? Here are a few of my tips that have helped me out…

1. If you are traveling internationally, make sure that you have 6 months or more of validity when you return from your travels. If you do not have the 6 months of validity, you may not be able to cross back into the United States. If you need to apply for your very first passport, or you need to renew your passport, you can go to https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports.html/passport_1738.html and fill out the application online. You will need to furnish a passport photo, which the above mentioned site can guide you to places you can go to get these photos done. The website will also let you know what documentation is needed with the application.
2. Travel Protection. No matter how long your vacation will last, or when you purchased the tickets, it is always wise to purchase protection. This helps you in case of an emergency occurs, or the vacation has to be canceled. It is not required to purchase the travel protection, but your travel agent will always give the option to do so. If you choose not to purchase the travel protection, you could lose a portion of, to all of the money invested into the vacation.
3. Pack for the location you are traveling to, as well as for the weather that could be encountered. If you are flying, you will want to get with the airline on what the price is for checked baggage and for what weight limit for that price. If you are booking through your personal travel agent, he or she will let you know what that information. Also make sure that if you have liquids in the carry-on bag, that they adhere to TSA’s requirements or it will be thrown away. Do not wait until the last minute to pack. If you do so, you have a higher chance to forgetting something important.
4. Make sure that you have all of the right documentation (Photo ID, Passport (will be needed by 2020 if your Driver’s License does not adhere to the Real ID Act), boarding passes.
5. If flying domestically, make sure you arrive at the airport at least 2 hours before departure of your flight in order to give time to check in, get through the TSA process, and finding your gate. If flying internationally, you should arrive at the airport at least 3-4 hours prior to departure of your flight in order to get through all of the extra processes that may occur (getting through Customs as an example).
6. Have fun! Enjoy the journey along the way, no matter how long it is. Once you get to your destination, get away from what life has thrown at you, enjoy the sites, the cuisine, and the local culture!

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Until next time!