Useful Travel Links
Posted by A Broader View in Travel on 01. Sep, 2009 | No Comments
Useful Travel Links
U.S. Customs & Border Protection
US Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Transportation Security Administration
Airport Security Checkpoint Wait Times
World Time Server
Worldwide Country Facts
State Dept. Travel Warnings
Passport Information
List of state consumer affairs offices
U.S. Embassies and Consulates
Fly-Rights-A Consumer Guide to Air Travel: Guide to passenger’s rights from the Aviation Consumer Protection Division of the U.S. Department [...]
Documents and Papers
Posted by A Broader View in Travel on 01. Sep, 2009 | No Comments
Travelers have long needed various documents to travel. As security tightens in the United States, authorities are being strict about proper documentation. Whether you are visitng the U.S. or an American citizen traveling abroad, it is vital to have all your papers in order.
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How to Avoid Travel Scams
Posted by A Broader View in Travel on 01. Sep, 2009 | No Comments
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, you may be dealing with a travel scam.
PAY NOW, TRAVEL LATER … MAYBE
Typically, scam operators won’t give you full and complete information in writing until after [...]
Why pay to volunteer?
Posted by A Broader View in Travel on 01. Sep, 2009 | No Comments
You are offering your time, skills and enthusiasm for free – so why do you have to pay to volunteer?
It is a question many volunteer sending agencies in the US are asked time and time again. There is no hard and fast rule, and each potential volunteer should consider it their own responsibility [...]
