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Travel Tips, Tricks & News you can Use!

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!

The Following Information has been provided by www.travelsense.org

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.

AVOIDING TRAVEL SCAMS

Everybody loves a vacation, especially one that's offered at an unbeatable price. If you have been offered a great bargain on a cruise or resort vacation, but you cannot seem to get all the details unless you pay the company first, it may be a scam. Here are some tips to help identify - and avoid - travel scams.

TRAVEL COMPLAINTS

Even the most well-prepared travelers can encounter some problems during a trip. Here are some tips to help you get these problems resolved.

New Travel Requirements

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.

Remember, your passport is your most valuable travel document when you are in a foreign country. Keep a copy of your passport number in a safe, separate place and immediately report the loss or theft of your passport or visa to the U.S. embassy or consulate and the local police authorities. Sand, Sun & Savings as a service to our clients will keep a copy of your passport while you are traveling and assist with providing the needed information to the proper authorities on your behalf.

Make several copies of your passport, traveler's checks, credit cards, itinerary, airline tickets and other travel documents. Leave one copy with a relative or friend back home and carry one copy with you.

Take most of your money in traveler's checks and record the serial numbers, denominations and date and location of the issuing agency. Remove all unnecessary credit cards from your wallet. Be sure to carry your credit card company's telephone number in case your card is lost or stolen. Always report losses immediately.