Travel resources for a smoother trip.
Official links and practical tools to help you prepare before you leave home.
Start early — especially with passports
Apply as soon as your dates are set. Processing times change with demand, and mailing time is not included in them, so check the State Department's current processing times before you book. Entry requirements can change too, so check your destination close to your travel date as well.
Travel documents
Get your paperwork sorted well ahead of departure.
Passport Application
Apply for a new passport or renew an existing one. Check current processing times before you book travel.
Start application →Passport Processing Times
Current routine and expedited timeframes, straight from the State Department. Mailing time is additional.
Check current times →REAL ID Requirements
Confirm your driver's license or ID meets federal requirements for airport security checkpoints.
Check your ID →Entry Requirements
Each country sets its own rules for visas, health documentation and entry. Check yours before you fly.
View requirements →At the airport
Move through security and customs with less friction.
TSA
What you can pack in a carry-on versus checked luggage, and how screening works.
Learn more →TSA PreCheck™
Expedited screening for departures within the United States — shorter lines, shoes stay on.
Enroll now →Travel Tips
Liquid rules, traveling with pets, medications and other practical guidance from TSA.
Read tips →Global Entry
Expedited clearance when returning to the U.S. for pre-approved, low-risk travelers.
Learn more →Automated Passport Control
Self-service kiosks that streamline the U.S. entry process at participating airports.
See how it works →Luggage Forward
Ship luggage and sports equipment door to door, to more than two hundred countries.
Get a quote →Safety & advisories
Know the conditions at your destination before and during your trip.
Travel Advisories
Check advisory levels for your destination first — conditions can change quickly.
Check advisories →U.S. State Department
Official guidance for domestic and international travel, including current restrictions.
Visit site →CDC Travel Health
Destination-specific health notices, recommended vaccinations and precautions.
Check your destination →Smart Traveler Enrollment (STEP)
A free service that registers your trip with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
Enroll free →Planning & packing
The practical details that make the trip easier.
Weather
Check the forecast before you pack so you're dressed for the conditions.
Check forecast →Currency Exchange
See current exchange rates so you know what your dollar is worth abroad.
Check rates →Pack for a Purpose
Use a little luggage space to bring supplies for community projects at your destination.
Learn how →Let's plan the trip.
Worldwide travel and cruises, planned around what you actually want. Send us a quote request and we'll take it from there — usually within two to three business days.
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