Traveling is a lot of fun, but don't let your vacation fall victim to scams, world events or changing regulations. By staying informed and being a careful consumer, your dream vacation can be everything you want it to be.

 

We at Sand & Sun Vacatons have provided this page as a courtesy to our customers because we feel that being an informed consumer will insure the best possible experience for your vacation holiday. Please be aware that the world can change in the blink of an eye and to check back here often!

 

Please review the following links. You will find information regarding Passports, Travel warnings, US Customs, Airport Stats, Airline On Time Stats, Weather & even Beach Temperatures to name a few!

Passports -- travelers to and from all International destinations including the Caribbean, Mexico and Canada are required to have a valid passport to re-enter the United States. No longer can you travel internationally with drivers license and birth certificate be valid.

We advisr that all passports be valid for a period of 6 months after travel is completed as some nations require it.

 

 

AIRLINE BUMPING

The nation's airways are getting busier, and many flights will be filled to capacity. Airlines bumped over 420,000 passengers in the first half of 2004. Some passengers are willing to be bumped, while others are involuntarily taken off their flight. Knowing the difference - and your rights - will make being bumped much less of a hassle.

 

 

FLYING BANKRUPT AIRLINES

In these tough economic times, struggling airlines may declare bankruptcy. It's one thing when the carrier stops flying altogether - and you already have a ticket - but what should you do if the airline keeps flying? TravelSense offers these tips to consumers holding tickets on any airline that has declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy.