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What to Know Before You Go
The Department of Transportation has issued specific policies effective immediately on the disclosure of fees for checked baggage. Please refer to this list for a summary of each carrier’s policies. Click here for more details or go to the carriers' website for full detailed information. Due to the rising cost of fuel and the recent increases in fuel surcharges and airfares, we highly recommend that you include the total price of the air with your original deposit at the time of booking as the airfare is not guaranteed until ticketed. We highly recommend you fully prepay your airfare at time of booking in order to secure the quoted rate. Note: There is a remote possibility even those ticketed itineraries, although paid in full, may be subject to government tax increases without advanced notice, which will be collected by the airline directly. We strongly encourage our clients to access the Department of State website at http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html and review all of the information related to temporary changes, including the Frequently Asked Questions section, which is very helpful. Payment Policy
United States Travel RequirementsBeginning October 1, 2007, passport applications will no longer be accepted in lieu of an actual passport for entry into and departure from the United States. The use of temporary identification was implemented in June by the U. S. Department of State due to a backlog of passport applications. The U.S. Passport Department has restored passport service to the standard six-to-eight-week processing time for routine passport applications and no more than three weeks for expedited service. Remember, U.S. residents do not need a passport for travel to Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands or to cruise roundtrip from any U.S. port. Information on how to obtain a passport can be found at http://www.travel.state.gov If you need to locate a passport office near you use the zip code search on http://iafdb.travel.state.gov The web information found on http://travel.state.gov/passport/about/agencies/agencies_913.html describes how and where to obtain a passport in less than two weeks, additional fees may apply. Barbados Tourist AdvisoryThe wearing of camouflage or military apparel is considered illegal and clothing will be confiscated and persons charged accordingly. Dominican Republic Travel RequirementsAs of April of 2005, Dominican Republic law requires that children under 18, traveling with an adult or guardian other than their parent, must present written authorization from the parent(s), on the day of departure. This authorization must state that the parent(s) have given consent for the child to leave the country. The letter must be written in Spanish and notarized at a Dominican Consulate in the United States. If the child is traveling with only one parent, the letter is not necessary. In addition, Dominican immigration authorities have recently begun restricting the ability of children to depart the country with only a birth certificate, especially when those children are American citizens of Dominican heritage. If the child's last name differs from the last name of the accompanying parent(s), proof of parentage is required. Parent's name change must be documented (i.e. marriage certificate). If the minor is 14-17 on the day of departure, they must hold either a valid passport or a valid, official photo ID along with their birth certificate. Anyone under 18 on the day of departure will be denied boarding if not accompanied by an adult 18 years or older.
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