Stoked Journeys 1st Edition-August 2015 | Page 5

Travel Corner WHY USE A TRAVEL SPECIALIST? We can quickly handle the research for YOU…saving YOU time! Due to our trainings and relationships with top-rated suppliers, we know exactly where to go to find up-to-date pricing and special promotions to make sure YOU receive the best value and get the most for YOUR vacation budget within a matter of moments! YOU don’t pay extra for our services and expertise! In fact, we can actually Save YOU Money! AND we will be with YOU every step of YOUR journey…from planning to YOUR return home, we are available for YOU! OR…USE THE STOKED JOURNEYS WEBSITE? Looking for one site where you can book YOUR vacation package? At www.stokedjourneys.com, links were created to save YOU time! Stoked Journeys is partnered with top-rated suppliers who provide YOU with upto-date pricing and special promotions to make sure YOU receive the best value and get the most for YOUR vacation budget within a matter of moments! Also, YOU don’t pay extra for service fees using www.stokedjourneys.com to book YOUR vacation package.  PASSPORT/VISA INFORMATION Make sure that you have at least 6 months validity on your passport after your scheduled return to the US. The United States Department of State strongly recommends that you renew your passport when you have 9 months of validity remaining. In addition to a passport, many countries require a visa for entry. To obtain the most current entry requirements for your upcoming trip, please contact CIBTvisas at www.cibtvisas.com/102588 or call CIBT at 800-577-2428. Be sure to reference CIBT Account 102588 for reduced CIBT service fees.   Know the Requirements for the destination to which you are traveling. Some countries, like the Dominican Republic, charge an “entrance fee” just to leave the airport! It’s important to use your travel specialists’ expertise to make sure YOUR vacation is perfectly planned, with no surprises. Plan ahead Of course this seems like common sense, but what about backups? Make sure you have worked out options with your personal travel concierge in case the flights are more expensive than you anticipated (we can’t stand high flight prices either!) Perhaps your dates of travel are flexible, or you’re willing to try an all-inclusive resort – let your travel concierge guide you towards a perfect vacation you may never have even imagined! Check your Documents – twice! When you get your confirmation documents from your travel concierge, please check them – twice - for accuracy and any other instructions from your hotel or resort. Many times they have additional bits of information or an added coupon will be printed there. Also, make sure your passports are up-to-date. Children’s passports expire every 5 years and adults every 10. Passports close to expiring must have at least six months validity AFTER your scheduled return home date!   Take Pictures of your vacation – that’s expected. But also take pictures of your passport, your documents and other identifying information. You’ll easily have an extra set at your disposal in case you need to prove your identity. Schedule your return trip on a Tuesday or Wednesday as they are the least traveled compared to Thursday thru Monday. Granted, maybe it’s not as easy to get that extra time off work, but trust me, IT IS WELL WORTH THE FIGHT! You don’t want to return home from the most relaxing and enjoyable time only to be traveling with EVERYONE ELSE returning from somewhere…right??? Not to mention, they’re also the most cost-saving flights…jus’ sayin’… www.stokedjourneys.com 4