Signal Spring 2020 Newsletter

6 www.alliancecom.net First on the Itinerary is Reading These Expert Travel Tips General Tips for Any Trip ( ordinarytraveler.com/best-travel-tips ) Christy and Scott have been traveling the world together since 2006, and their goal is to inspire others to live an adventurous life. This list includes Christy’s 25 best travel tips. Each item is important to remember but easy to forget, like extra camera batteries and sunscreen. Ideas for Specific Destinations ( fodors.com) For years, Fodor’s has been offering useful, detailed information about just about anywhere you might want to visit. Check out the site for articles like “15 Things You Need to Know Before You Go to the Caribbean,” or “32 Ultimate Things to Do in Rome.” Advice for Traveling With Kids ( ytravelblog.com/family-travel-tips/) Aussie “serial travel addicts” Caz and Craig share their tips for traveling with children. Learn how they pack smart, save money, and make great memories. High-level tips include planning together, understanding each person’s needs, and adjusting expectations to thrive in each situation. Practical Packing Guide (goodhousekeeping.com/life/ a27056659/packing-tips) Follow these suggestions to ensure you have what you need on the plane, when you arrive, and throughout your trip. For example, pack the outfit you’ll wear first on top, so you can get right out to the beach the moment you arrive. Cut Travel Costs (fool.com/the-ascent/credit-cards/ articles/7-ways-save-money-on-travel) Here are seven great tips for saving money when you travel. Where you stay, when you book, what you eat, and how you use travel rewards can make a big difference. For example, stay in a less touristy neighborhood to reduce your lodging costs. Truly great vacations don’t just happen. They usually involve a lot of research and preparation. Visit the sites below to find out what the experts recommend you do to maximize travel comfort and convenience. TSA Now Requires REAL ID to Fly The Transportation Security Admin- istration (TSA) is the organization that oversees security at airports. You’ve no doubt become acquainted with them as you’ve taken off your shoes and put all your belongings into plastic bins at airport security checkpoints. Here’s an important TSA message if you’re planning to fly this year: Beginning October 1, 2020, every air traveler 18 years of age and older will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, state-issued enhanced driver’s license, or another acceptable form of ID (such as a passport) to fly within the United States. In most states, REAL ID-compliant licenses are marked with a gold or black star at the top of the card. However, a few states have issued compliant IDs without a star (Hawaii, Ohio, Tennessee, and Utah). So it’s best to confirm with your state driver’s license agency directly if you don’t see a star and find out how to get a REAL ID. QUICK TIP: Travel-specific clothing is a little more expen- sive but offers handy features like hidden pockets and wrinkle resistance.