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Boomeresque

This is a “must read” blog by Suzanne Fluhr about Baby Boomer travel for the body and mind. Suzanne is a recovering Philadelphia lawyer who shares her somewhat irreverent take on her travel experiences around the world and on her journey through life, while providing "news you can use" in planning your own travels through space and time.  Heck, even if you aren't a Boomer, you should read it.  Click here for blog.  

U.S. Department of State Passport Information

Passport forms

Travel vaccination information

U.S. Department of State Travel Advisories

Visa Information

The Smart Traveler Program (STEP)

The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is a free service provided by the U.S. Government to U.S. citizens who are traveling to, or living in, a foreign country.  STEP allows you to enter information about your upcoming trip abroad so that the Department of State can better assist you in an emergency.  Click here for more information.

Global Entry Program

If you don’t like waiting in those LONG lines when returning from overseas, this is your program.  Global Entry is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States. There is a fee for this program.  Click here for more information.

TSA Pre Check

TSA Pre Check allows select frequent flyers of participating airlines and members of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Trusted Traveler programs who are flying on participating airlines, to receive expedited screening benefits. Eligible participants use dedicated screening lanes for screening benefits which include leaving on shoes, light outerwear and belts, as well as leaving laptops and 3-1-1 compliant liquids in carry-on bags. However, this is a random selection.  

In 20xx, there was a change to allow person to apply for this  program.  You will receive a Trusted Traveler Number, which is what the Global Entry Program provides.  TSA Pre-Check is only for departures from the U.S.  If you want to enroll in the program to guarantee selection, there is a fee.  Click here for more info on the program.

World Weather

Local and Domestic Weather

Travel Immunizations

Contact your county health dept. for travel immunizations.  They can also provide information on immunizations and safe practices for travelers.  Additionally, many vaccines can be administered in the clinics. There is a fee for these vaccines. Immunizations are also available at your local doctor’s office.

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