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Blissed out in the Balearics
How to Spend the Summer in Spain’s Balearic IslandsBetween Menorca, Ibiza, and Mallorca, you can find just the right vibes...
Read MoreTravel Tuesday is over in THE AZORES
Located in the North Atlantic Ocean between Europe and North America, the Azores are one of the most spectacular island groups in the world. Journey 850 miles off the coast of Portugal to discover the most fascinating landscapes, natural parks and marine reserves that make this destination perfect for adventure-seekers who enjoy discovering uncharted territory.AZORES OVERVIEWIn the north Atlantic Ocean, 850 miles west of Portugal, sit nine breathtaking islands, the Azores — Sao Miguel, Santa Maria, Terceira, Faial, Pico, Sao Jorge, Graciosa, Flores and Corvo. Abounding with adventure, the remote archipelago extends more than 370 miles, with each island possessing its own dramatic landscape and distinctive, charming character. The Azores’ world-leading sustainable tourism and award-winning natural parks and marine reserves provide an unspoiled landscape that’s perfect for unique and unforgettable experiences.The Azores are easy to travel to from North America, but far enough away from the stress and busyness of everyday life. It’s the ultimate destination for vacationers seeking to discover life’s true essence in pristine surroundings.Destination FactsThe Azores main industries are agriculture, dairy farming, livestock, fishing, and tourism, which is becoming the major service activity in the region.There are nine major Azorean islands and an islet cluster, in three main groups. These are Flores and Corvo, to the west; Graciosa, Terceira, Sao Jorge, Pico, and Faial in the center; and Sao Miguel, Santa Maria, and the Formigas Reef to the east. All the islands have volcanic origins
Read MoreWishful Thursday is a view of Italy
Don't you want to cruise past pebble beachfronts and charming boutiques and cafes on a Positano, Italy road trip. I...
Read MoreTravel Tuesday is Iceland
Explore the natural wonder and beauty of the land of fire and ice, from the Golden Circle to Diamond Beach...
Read MoreHoneymoon Wednesday!
#honeymoonwedensday Traveling the world is a dream come true, but a honeymoon offers a level of intimacy unlike anywhere else...
Read MoreTuesday Spotlight is Malta
All you need to know to travel to Malta is its one of the smallest countries in the world, and...
Read MoreID REQUIREMENTS ARE CHANGING FOR U.S. TRAVELERS
Travel Tip: Beginning May 3, 2023, U.S. citizens and legal residents 18 years of age and older will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, state-issued enhanced driver’s license, or another acceptable form of ID (e.g. a valid passport or U.S. military ID) to fly within the United States. Make sure you have an acceptable form of identification to board U.S domestic flights. Visit TSA REAL ID to learn more. Check for the StarREAL ID-compliant cards are marked with a star at the top of the card. Check with your state driver’s license agency on how to obtain a REAL ID compliant card. About Enhanced Driver’s LicensesMichigan, Vermont, Minnesota, and New York states issue REAL ID and state-issued enhanced driver’s licenses, both of which are acceptable. Washington state issues enhanced driver’s licenses only.State- isssued enhanced driver's licenses are marked with a flag. These documents will be accepted at the airport security checkpoint when the REAL ID enforcement goes into effect. It’s the LawPassed by Congress in 2005, the REAL ID Act enacted the 9/11 Commission's recommendation that the federal government “set standards for the issuance of sources of identification, such as driver's licenses.” The Act and implementing regulations establish minimum security standards for state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards and prohibit federal agencies, like TSA, from accepting licenses and identification cards from states that do not meet these standards for official purposes, such as getting through the airport security checkpoint to board a plane. Learn more about REAL ID enforcement
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