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Top Travel Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

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5 biggest mistakes Travelers make and how to avoid them: 1- Overpacking: It’s tempting to bring outfits for every possible occasion, but it makes it difficult to haul your luggage around, and you may get stuck with high baggage fees for accidentally exceeding the weight limit. You won’t wear all of them, you don’t have to sacrifice style, and you can always do some laundry on the road. 2- Not Booking Enough Time in Between Flights: Flight conditions can be unpredictable. If one gets delayed, you might be forced to rush through an unfamiliar airport to make your connecting flight, and you might not make it in time. It’s best to book them with a safe buffer in between. 3- Not Informing Your Credit Card Company of Your Travel Plans: Credit card companies flag foreign transactions in case of credit card fraud and may freeze your account, so be sure you inform your company ahead of time. While you’re at it, find out if they charge a foreign transaction fee, so there are no surprises

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The quintessential cocktails of New Orleans {VIDEO}

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Drinking and New Orleans are inextricably linked. In many ways cocktails came into their own in New Orleans. Come on a tour with us as we show you the must-drink cocktails of New Orleans and the best places to get them. Bottoms up!

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Top 6 Must-Visit Vacation Spots in Mexico

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There’s more to Mexico than Cabo and Cancun. Don’t get us wrong— those places are great . But in a country with more than 761,000 square miles of coastlines, mountains, deserts, and jungles, not to mention a vibrant culture with Spanish and indigenous influences, there are bound to be some hidden gems. Here are six extraordinary vacation destinations in Mexico to consider for your next trip: Valle de Guadalupe This Baja California locale has earned a reputation as “the Napa Valley of Mexico.” Unwind at the  Monte Xanic winery , Mexico’s first boutique winery and the one that makes Valle de Guadalupe a must-visit for vino enthusiasts. Foodies will also love the  Valle Food & Wine Festival , started in 2017, which attracts celebrity chefs from around the United States and Mexico. For lodging, the  Campera Hotel Burbuja  is one of the most unique hotels on the continent, with clear, bubble rooms— yes, bubbles —so guests sleep comfortably under the stars. Its proximity to Sa

Are Travel Agents Really Worth It?

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It's a MYTH that using a travel agent will cost you more money when you're booking a vacation. Travel Agents are an invaluable asset; saving you time, money and frustration when you're ready to take that fabulous VACAY! Book with your trusted Travel Agent Today! So, you want to go on a trip. As usual, you open Google and start looking up various destinations. Or, if you have a particular one in mind, you begin the hunt for cheap flights and decent hotels. Then you remember that you'll need a rental car. And you wonder which restaurants have the best ambiance. After a while, you start to realize just how time-consuming setting up your whole itinerary can be. Yet you haven't even considered your best possible option:  the online travel agent . Aside from simply saving you time, recruiting the help of a travel agent has plenty of other advantages, too. Among these: THEY'RE PERSONAL. Your travel agent takes the time to get to know you, your vacati

Time to Get Your REAL ID

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Learn about flying with a REAL ID. Beginning October 1, 2020, travelers will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or another acceptable form of ID to fly within the United States. If you are not sure if your state-issue ID is compliant check with your state driver’s license agency. Visit tsa.gov/real-id for more information. For information about TSA’s protocols and procedures, visit www.tsa.gov or call 1-866-289-9673. Federal Relay 711. You can also send us a tweet or message in Facebook Messenger at @ASKTSA. Learn more about TSA: • TSA Website: https://www.tsa.gov • TSA Twitter: https://twitter.com/TSA • TSA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TSA • TSA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TSA • AskTSA: https://twitter.com/AskTSA AND https://www.facebook.com/AskTSA