Alexander Travel Team

You will find these ALEXANDER TRAVEL consultants well traveled and fully experienced in making your vacation a reality. The number of years of experience range from 18 to 34 years. Among the 11 consultants you will also find specialists for almost every destination in the world and/or activity you might be interested in. They are constantly updating their education to better assist with your vacation plans. ALEXANDER TRAVEL is a full service agency. Start planning your next getaway at www.alexander-travel.com.

How will the latest security changes affect my trip?

UPDATED TRAVEL BAGGAGE POLICY

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has adjusted its total ban on liquids, gels and aerosols effective Tuesday, September 26. There are two significant changes: Travelers will be allowed to carry travel-size toiletries (3 ounce or less) that fit comfortably in ONE quart-size, clear plastic, zip-top bag through security checkpoints. Travelers may also bring items, including beverages, purchased in the secure, boarding area on-board the aircraft.



TSA will be enhancing security measures throughout the airport environment, both visible and not visible to the traveling public. Examples of these measures include: more random screening of employees, additional canine patrols, stronger air cargo security measures, more rigorous identity verification standards and deploying more trained security officers in bomb appraisal and screening by observation techniques. It is unlikely that further adjustments to the ban on liquids, gels and aerosols will be made in the near future.



The U.S. Homeland Security threat level for aviation remains at Orange, or high, and will not change at this time. This security regime will apply to all domestic and international flights departing U.S. airports. Travelers should, however, check with transportation security authorities in their country-of-origin for flights originating at non-U.S. airports.



Existing exemptions including larger amounts of required medications, baby formula and diabetic glucose treatments must be declared to security officers at the entrance of the checkpoint for screening



Revised 26sep06

When should I book?

The Earlier the Better!!!

It sometimes depends on the time of year you are traveling. For example, the most popular times of year, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. These should be booked as soon as tours operators and/or airlines have their prices.

Most airlines can be book 10 to 11 months out.

Cruises can be booked a year and a half out.

If you are thinking Europe in the summer you need to book Nov/Dec the year before.

Alaska can be booked in August of the previous year.

Should I buy travel insurance?

We highly recommend purchasing insurance. If something is going to happen it will be just before you are to leave and you do not want to loose all your money. If something happens while you are on vacation medical care can be quite costly. Being air lifted back to the US can be astronomical! Buy the insurance and save the anxiety.

Do I need a Passport?

Remember anyone leaving the United States is required to have passports now. NO exceptions! Make 2 copies of the first page of your passport. Take one with you keeping it in a different place than your passport, but not in your checked luggage. Leave the second copy with someone at home that you could call should you loose both your passport and copy.

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