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Before going on vacation
always remember to call and confirm any reservations twenty-four
to forty-eight hours prior to departure. A valid photo ID will
be required upon check-in. When traveling out of the United
States to Europe, Asia, Africa and South America, a valid passport
is required. To remedy minor accidents, pack a small medical
kit with travel sickness medications, aspirin, sunblock, insect
repellent, tweezers, topical ointment and bandages. Resealable
plastic bags make excellent laundry and make-up bags. Pack snacks
or sandwiches in case of travel delays.
DHS Reminder: Temporary WHTI Accommodation Ending Soon
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is reminding
air carriers and the traveling public that the temporary Western
Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) accommodation allowing U.S.
citizens to travel by air within the Western Hemisphere using
a Department of State (DOS) official proof of passport application
receipt will end as scheduled at midnight on Sept. 30, 2007. For additional information, visit Department
of Homeland Security.
Passports & Visas
Travelers who have not applied for passports to date should
plan ten weeks for standard passport processing and two weeks
for expedited processing. Information on how to apply for a
passport, including how to expedite processing, is available
at U.S. Department
of State website. Applicants requesting expedited service
must write "EXPEDITE" on the outside of the envelope containing
their application.
The Department has committed additional resources and
personnel to meet the unprecedented demand for passports. Passport
production has hit record highs as the Department works diligently
to honor its mission and ensure that every citizen gets a passport
in time for planned travel.
The National
Passport Information Center (1-877-487-2778) remains open for
limited weekend hours to make emergency arrangements for travelers
departing in seven days or less. NPIC has expanded its business
hours and is now staffed Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM -
Midnight, Eastern Time.
Travelers can check the status of their pending passport applications online at the
U.S. Department of State website.
Information is normally available
online approximately four weeks after the application is submitted.
Those who have applied and are leaving within two weeks can send an email
inquiry to the U.S. Department of State
to check the status or call the National Passport
Information Center at 1-877-487-2778. Please
leave the telephone lines open for those with immediate travel needs.
Visa questions? Need a visa application form? Not sure about
the entry requirements? The online visa section puts all the
information you need at your fingertips. U.S. Department of
State visa
information.
See the real Europe, with Eurail passes. Whether this is your
first rail journey or your tenth, Eurail passes can take you
where you want to be. Travel to capital cities and charming,
forgotten towns where time has stood still for centuries. You
can save by going second-class (it's hardly roughing it) or
travel first class all the way with gourmet meals and private
sleepers. The goal of travelers is to experience that sense
of place. Beauty is found not just in a museum or monument.
It's also right outside your train window. Eurail travel is
for everyone.
Eurailpass: Great
flexibility for a wide range of travel. Unlimited train travel
through the eighteen Eurail countries including Austria, Belgium,
Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hungary,
Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Romania,
Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.
Eurail Selectpass:
Great value in a three-country pass. Unlimited travel on the
national rail networks of any three, four or five bordering
countries out of twenty-two European countries that are connected
by train or ship. Our easy “country selector” makes
the process of booking this pass very simple.
Single country passes:
Best deal when traveling to only one country or region. If you
are only going to be traveling within one country, a single
country railpass is your best option. Choose from any of twenty-four
countries.
Rail and drive: For
the ultimate in adventure and flexibility. Take the train for
longer distances and then get a rental car to explore locally.
This pass is the choice of travelers who like to be able to
see the out of the way places.
Point to point tickets:
For single trips. You can book a ticket from any of 3,500 cities
in Europe. This includes high speed trains like Eurostar (the
Channel train), Thalys or the TGVs.
Call Town & Country Travel, 603–524–4041, for
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If you travel frequently,
or even if you’re just planning a random, spur of
the moment trip, you should consider opting for
travel insurance. While obviously no one ever plans
to run into the unexpected while traveling, many
times that is just exactly what occurs and nothing
can help you to be better prepared for emergencies
you didn’t plan for than travel insurance. While
everyone always hopes they won’t run into any unforeseen
circumstances while traveling, travel insurance
can give you and your family the peace of mind you
need to enjoy your trip. From bad weather to identity
theft, CSA
Travel Protection will protect you and your
family. Call Town & Country Travel, 603–524–4041,
for additional information.
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