First Time Traveler Tips

Wrinkle Resist Shirt Folder

POSTED January 27th 2024 BY Travel Writer
Pack a shirt without wrinkles This Travel Shirt Folder Keeps Dress and Casual Shirts from Scrunching up and Wrinkling in Your Bag A wrinkle-resistant shirt folder is a must-have travel accessory for packing shirts without wrinkles. This shirt folder can keep up to five shirts wrinkle-free in your checked or carry-on luggage. It also keeps your shirts clean and minimizes space in your bag, so...
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Can You Fly If Your Driver’s License or ID Card Was Lost or Stolen?

POSTED November 28th 2023 BY Beth Williams
 The short answer to “Can You Fly If Your Driver’s License or ID Card Was Lost or Stolen” is yes, but read on. It’s a panic moment, you’re leaving for the airport and you can’t find a government photo ID like a driver’s license, passport, or military ID. It is lost or stolen. The good news is that if you’re 18 years of age or...
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Will Your ID be Valid for Your Next Flight?

POSTED June 10th 2023 BY Travel Writer
The Mandatory Deadline for Presenting a REAL ID-Compliant License to TSA is Now May 7, 2025 Will the TSA accept your driver’s license as ID for domestic travel? Due to circumstances resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Homeland Security has extended the REAL ID enforcement deadline. The new deadline for REAL ID is now May 7, 2025.  The TSA will continue to accept...
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How to Beat Jet Lag

POSTED March 3rd 2023 BY Travel Writer
How to Beat Jet Lag Quickly and Safely If you’ve ever traveled across time zones, you know that jet lag can be debilitating and can influence your normal circadian rhythm, making you tired too early in the day or causing you to wake up too early in the morning.  Jet lag can specifically cause physical fatigue and mental fog. Beating jet lag is all about...
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What’s the Difference Between a Travel Charger and an Adapter

POSTED February 10th 2023 BY Travel Writer
The difference between a travel charger and an adapter is rooted in their function Do you know the difference between a travel charger and an adapter? Do you need both or just for your destination? Here’s a quick read to clarify what your need to stay power upped and connected when you’re away from home. Travel Chargers or Converter A travel charger is also known...
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Over the Counter Travel Medications You Should Always Pack

POSTED January 8th 2023 BY Travel Writer
The 8 most purchased must-pack over-the-counter travel medications you should pack. It never fails if you’re going to get sick while away from home, it’ll happen at night when the stores are closed or somewhere when you’re a distance from a town with a drug store, and the worst scenario is it happens in a foreign country where you don’t speak the language. So be...
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In 2023 US citizens must register with ETIAS to visit Europe

POSTED November 11th 2022 BY Travel Writer
Starting in November 2023 US citizens will need to register to visit the 26 European countries that make up the Schengen Area countries which include some of the most popular destination countries of  Spain, France, Italy and Germany. This is a security screening of travelers prior to travel and entering European countries. Once you get your clearance from the European Travel Information and Authorization System...
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3 Rules to Save on Airfare

POSTED November 10th 2021 BY Travel Writer
Holidays are stressful enough without having to overpay for airfare. Follow these three rules to save money on airfare. These are the top three savings tips from frequent flyers and industry experts. 1. Rethink Your Travel Dates and or Times The holidays themselves or their eves are usually the cheapest days to fly.  At first, it may not be appealing but overpaying and facing delays...
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