Baggage guidance
Airline-specific fees, weights, and carry-on rules — check with your specific carrier or ask your advisor.
Official resources
U.S. Passports (State Dept.) ↗
Apply, renew, expedite.
International Travel Information ↗
Destination-specific entry rules.
TSA — Airport Security ↗
What you can bring, TSA PreCheck.
REAL ID Information ↗
Required for U.S. domestic flights.
U.S. Travel Advisories ↗
Country-by-country risk levels.
CDC Travelers' Health ↗
Vaccines and health notices.
CBP — Returning to the U.S. ↗
Global Entry, duty-free limits.
Quick guides
Airport arrival timing
Domestic: 2 hours prior. International: 3 hours prior. Peak holiday windows: add 30 minutes.
International travel checklist
Passport valid 6+ months, visa if required, travel insurance, host-country entry forms, and copies stored securely.
Cruise preparation checklist
Passport (recommended even on closed-loop sailings), embarkation forms, luggage tags, medical & mobility disclosures.
Travel insurance
We recommend a trip protection plan on every international booking. Coverage varies by state; your advisor will quote options with your quote.
Accessibility requests
Share any mobility, dietary, or medical needs at intake — the sooner, the better for arranging appropriate accommodations.
Traveling with children
Minors traveling internationally without both parents may require a notarized consent letter. Ask your advisor.
Traveling with medications
Carry prescriptions in original containers, in your carry-on, with a copy of the prescription for controlled substances.
Currency & tipping
Advisor briefs cover local currency norms, tipping expectations, and cash-vs-card in each destination.