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Bizarre Travel Superstitions from Around the World

For generations, travel was a hazardous undertaking. Consequently, many superstitions grew up around it. Such superstitions often have to do with the act of traveling, but some have been inspired by certain destinations. Superstitions About Traveling Unlucky numbers Many cultures believe in unlucky numbers. In the United States, for example, the number 13 is considered unlucky. Many Americans therefore refuse to travel on the 13th. Similarly, American hotels usually do not have 13th floors and American planes do not have 13th rows. Likewise many people do not want to fly in an airplane on September 11th. In Italy, the number 17 is considered unlucky, for the Roman numeral, XVII,[…]

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What US Travelers need to Know about Planning Trips to Cuba

Last week’s historical commercial flight landed in Santa Clara, Cuba from Ft. Lauderdale, making it the first such flight since 1961. Many US travelers are wondering about planning a trip to Cuba and what the future of travel to the island will look like as it becomes more accessible to US citizens. While the Obama administration has made historic strides in relations with Cuba, traveling for tourism is still prohibited for US citizens. New policy changes will make travel more accessible and economical for those who want to visit Cuba. However, there are currently 12 categories of authorized travel that can merit a trip to Cuba, without prior government[…]

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TSA Precheck Centers Can Now Be Found at the DMV, Concerts and Other Facilities

TSA Precheck centers are now available in many unexpected places, expanding the opportunity for more travelers to take advantage of this time saving feature. Precheck stations allow frequent travelers to get through security quicker. The process is quite simple. Upon application some basic information must be provided along with an $85 registration fee. Once clearance is received, it’s good for 5 years. The program is being endorsed by several large corporations, including American Express, JetBlue and Hilton Honors, and each of these companies are rewarding their members who complete the process with a reimbursement or some other type of incentive. The TSA is now focusing on getting even more[…]

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Expedited Customs & Border Protection Travel Programs – Summer 2014

If you have ever traveled internationally, you are familiar with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). All visitors are screened upon arrival from international departures, long lines happen and will continue to happen in the future. There are several programs intended to pre-screen travelers and ease lines. CBP is an agency that was formed in March of 2003, and it falls under the jurisdiction of the Department of Homeland Security. Having taken over some of the responsibilities of the former Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), Customs and Border Protection’s main mission is to manage the integrity of the borders of the United States and its entry ports. During the[…]

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