General Travel Information

REAL ID – On May 7, 2025, U.S. travelers must be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights – go here to find out what to do. From the Department of Homeland Security.

Passport Information – US Department of State – Where you need to go to order or renew your passport. Or understand anything else about passports.

Destination Health Requirements – Make sure you meet your destination’s health requirements. From the Centers for Disease Control.

Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) – You chose travel insurance? That’s great. Now register with STEP to provide an extra layer of security in case of an emergency while traveling abroad. A free service provided by the US Department of State.

TSA PreCheck – Sail through security in US airports. Paid service from the Transportation Security Administration.

Global Entry – Freaky fast way to get through US customs. Paid service from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

CLEAR – A paid private service that gets you through airport security (not available at all airports) even faster than TSA PreCheck. Also many other venues. They also have a free smartphone app for storing vaccination information.

Know Before You Go

The World Factbook – An indispensable aid for basic information on the countries you’ll visit. From the Central Intelligence Agency.

Fodor’s Travel – Expert advice from one of the world leaders in travel.

Guide Michelin – Not sure where to eat? Let Michelin be your guide, especially in Europe.

Preferred Vendors

Travel Guard (AIG) – Our preferred travel insurance provider.

USA Transfers – Transfers in Cancun/Riveria Maya.