A Few Travel Suggestions
Just a reminder to all of our traveling friends. Get your passports! Even though the requirements have been extended for some travelers and it is not needed for travel to and from Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, it is a good means of ID for you and your family. Remember babies are included in this, so you must have one for the little one traveling also. It is better to be safe than sorry. There are some islands that require it for entry regardless. Just as the requirement has changed to included air travelers at this time, it could change back to the original at anytime.
As of February 1, 2008, the cost of new passports go up from $97.00 to $100.00. The change applies to renewal fees as well.
If you don't know where to get the applications, check your post office, court house, contact me or click here.
Remember to avoid delays at customs: do not pack sharp items, gels, sprays, liquids (not even bottled water) in your carry-ons. They will be confiscated. Shoes must be removed. For faster check in. Check your luggage in at curbside. They will give you your boarding pass and you can go avoid the long lines.
Speaking of luggage. You may want to rethink your packing, as some airlines have begun to charge extra for checking in even 1 bag. American will be charging $15.00 for the 1st bag and $25.00 for the 2nd bag on all local flights, so if you plan to go shopping on your vacation, you may want to consider having it shipped back home. Either way you will pay for it.
Happy and safe traveling to you!
For more travel info, want to check your own availability or find out up to date deals, we now have it all available for you on our designated travel website www.nolacaribeconnection.com. Visit us soon! We have everything from cruises to all-inclusives and all in between. Planning your next family reunion or group vacation. That's a good place to start. Need ideas, just tell us what you want to do and let us put it together for you. Destination weddings and honeymoons, we've got you covered.
We invite you to join us on our June 14, 2010 - 4 day cruise from Miami aboard NCL's Norwegian Sky. We will have a fun filled sail to Grand Bahamas Island, Nassau and NCL's private island Great Stirrup Cay. We have Ocean View and Balcony Cabins reserved and your $100.00 deposit is due by February 12 in order to take advantage of this offer. Contact as soon as possible so that you can get the cabin type you want and/or for more information. This is a perfect way to celebrate a birthday, girlfriends getaway, or just to getaway. You can take the entire family. There is plenty to do for everyone. For first time cruisers, this is a good way to fall in love with sailing.
Well as fast as they came, they went! The holidays that is. Well don't worry, now we have Valentines's Day, Mardi Gras Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, all coming up, and we'd like to help you prepare for it. Just check out our specials and Party store, contact us about African clothing and much much more.
Our prayers go out to all of Haiti and to our Haitian friends abroad!
Looking for a good read. Try "Caribbean Heat" by my good friend Ophelia Turner. You can get it online at Barnes & Nobel and amazon.com.
