Becoming ill from food or water contamination when traveling abroad can put a real damper on your vacation. This topic may not be at the top of your list when planning your trip, but knowing how to prevent food poisoning is essential to having a good time. Here is what you need to know. The… Continue Reading

Unsuspecting tourists can easily become the target of thieves and scams. By being aware of how to avoid this deception, you can keep your vacation from “getting stolen”. Oftentimes thieves work in groups and unfortunately will use children, pregnant women, or women holding babies as a distraction. They may come across as the “friendly local”… Continue Reading

If you are planning a trip outside the U.S., check your passport’s expiration date. Many countries will deny entry if your passport will be expiring within three to six months after your return date. Be sure to allow at least six weeks (or more during busy travel times) for your renewal or a new application… Continue Reading

Here is your final checklist of what to bring on your trip – from important documents and identification to what to pack in your carry-on and checked baggage. Travel Documents, ID’s, and Contact Information Carry these with you, preferably in a money belt for safekeeping. Photocopy all documents (passport, driver’s license, credit cards, etc.).  Pack… Continue Reading

When renting a vehicle, you can protect yourself from financial losses by knowing what to plan for. To begin with, there is the question of insurance. Chances are, nothing will happen to your rental vehicle, but if it does, you want to make sure you are covered. Even a flat tire may cost you—like the… Continue Reading

Planning is essential when traveling abroad. To make your job easier, I have compiled a checklist to guide you through the preliminary planning stage. Renew or Apply for a Passport: (allow at least 6 weeks) If your passport expires within 6 months of the date of your return, plan on renewing it. Many countries require… Continue Reading

You arrive at the airport with your boarding pass in hand, but prior to boarding, you are informed that there are no seats available for you on the flight. You have just been bumped from your flight. Frustrating, right? A question many travelers ask is why does this happen?  You paid for a seat, so… Continue Reading

Given recent headlines, you might wonder: Does travel insurance cover terrorism? And the short answer is, ‘Yes, but…’ Here’s where it gets tricky. Source: Does Travel Insurance Cover Terrorism?

Updated on January 31, 2017: With the ever increasing lines at airport security checkpoints, travelers are becoming more frustrated with the lengthy delays. If you fly several times a year, you can reduce your wait time at security checkpoints in many airports throughout the U.S. This would involve becoming a member of the TSA Pre√®… Continue Reading

This is a special tribute to our veterans and all of the men and women serving in the Armed Forces.  They are and always have been the pillars that support the freedoms that we so cherish—our “unsung” heroes deserving of our respect and honor. We are thankful for our soldiers and veterans—not only on Veterans’… Continue Reading