The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) published a final rule providing a framework for federal agency phased enforcement of REAL ID requirements. Starting on May 7, only state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards that meet the security requirements established by the REAL ID Act will be allowed for official purposes, including boarding commercial aircraft. All states are issuing REAL ID-compliant driver's licenses and identification cards. TSA continues to urge travelers to obtain a REAL ID-compliant state-issued driver's license, state-issued identification card or another form of acceptable ID before May 7, 2025 to avoid delays at airport security checkpoints.
For more information on REAL ID, please visit TSA.gov/real-id.
3- COURTESY HOLD UPDATE
We are pleased to share an update to our courtesy hold policy aimed at providing a more streamlined booking experience, making your bookings easier to manage and encouraging your clients to finalize their reservations earlier. We will be adjusting the maximum allowed courtesy hold period to 5 days. This change is designed to simplify the booking process across all channels, ensuring that both you, as the advisor, and your guests have access to the most accurate inventory across our fleet. Please note that any booking created before January 13th will be honored under the existing option date policy. New Courtesy Hold Guidelines:
• 0 hold days for sailings departing within 0 to 30 days
• 1 hold day for sailings departing within 31 to 45 days
• 2 hold days for sailings departing within 46 to 90 days
• 5 hold days for sailings departing within 91 days or more
Please note that we will no longer support extensions for the option date. The sufficient payment ...
1. Sometimes, it’s the smallest fees that hurt, so make sure to use no-fee banking cards that won’t charge any foreign fees.
2. It’s always best to be prepared for anything, so make extra copies of your passport or any other important documents. You can also upload a copy of your passport to our secure online MyTrips vault, accessible to you in the event of theft or loss during your travels.
3. Read up on your history ahead of time! The places that you’ll see will be far more fascinating if you take the time to get to the know the stories of your destination.
4. Looking to avoid crowds at attractions? A general rule of thumb is go either really early, really late, or when everyone else is eating lunch.
5. Pack an empty water bottle and fill up where you can. You’ll enjoy the extra convenience as well as the money you’ll save.
6. If cruising, always check the daily cruise newsletter in your stateroom for each port’s ship agent and snap a photo of the agent’s contact ...
In March of 2024, I took a cruise aboard the Scarlet Lady, the first ship in the Virgin Voyages fleet, Here is my quick review of that cruise and ship!